--- title: "Beaufort Hunting" url: https://www.herebeaufort.com/hunting-beaufort-sc/ date: 2026-06-18T12:10:28+00:00 modified: 2026-06-18T12:23:21+00:00 author: "" site: "HERE Beaufort" attribution: "HERE Beaufort" --- # Beaufort Hunting *Source: [HERE Beaufort](https://www.herebeaufort.com/hunting-beaufort-sc/) — June 18, 2026 by * HERE Beaufort # Beaufort Hunting Report Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Beaufort and Game Zone 2. Hog: UNK Turkey: UNK Dove: UNK Deer: UNK Game Zone 2 **6** WMAs Profiled **Live** Hunt Conditions **Solunar** Rating **2026** Season Guide First Look • Hunt Conditions 🌒 Waxing Crescent Illumination: 51% Sunrise 10:14 am Sunset 12:33 am Temp 89°F Wind 9 mph Weather as of 5:56 PM ET Good — increasing moonlight; deer active morning and evening. 30 SLOW Slow day expected. Still worth going — anything can happen. Game Zone 2 • Beaufort ## Beaufort Hunting Season Status Whitetail Deer UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with SCDNR. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with SCDNR. No verified Whitetail Deer season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load SCDNR canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from SCDNR. Feral Hog UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with SCDNR. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with SCDNR. No verified Feral Hog season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load SCDNR canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from SCDNR. Spring Turkey UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with SCDNR. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with SCDNR. No verified Spring Turkey season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load SCDNR canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from SCDNR. Mourning Dove UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with SCDNR. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with SCDNR. No verified Mourning Dove season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load SCDNR canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from SCDNR. Season dates shown are for Game Zone 2 private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with SCDNR before hunting. [Report a Season Update](/submit-a-tip/?topic=report-a-season-update) Hunting Report Partners [Dick's Sporting Goods](https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/c/hunting) [Bass Pro Shops](https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/hunting) [Cabelas](https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/hunting) [Academy Sports](https://www.academy.com/hunting) First Look ## Beaufort Hunting Weather Now 89F Thunderstorms And Rain Feels like 102°F as of 5:56 PM ET Wind 9 mph WSW Humidity 67% Pressure 1015 hPa Moon Waxing Crescent Location Beaufort, SC Field Scout Tips - Nothing is in season today — pure scouting window. Walk property lines, check trail cams, and hang stands for the opener. - Warm day — scout creek bottoms and water sources where game will hold once seasons reopen. - Use closed season to inventory deer, locate gobblers on the roost, and pattern hog sign for when seasons return. Solunar Index ## Beaufort Hunt Conditions Today Temperature 89°F Too Warm Wind Speed 9 mph Moderate Barometric 1015 hPa Normal Moon Phase 🌒 Good SLOW Slow day expected. Still worth going — anything can happen. Extended Outlook ## Beaufort Hunt Forecast — 5 Days TODAY Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 94° / 76° 13 mph wind • 0% humidity STAY IN JUN Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 89° / 75° 17 mph wind • 0% humidity STAY IN SAT Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 91° / 74° 6 mph wind • 0% humidity STAY IN SUN Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 91° / 76° 5 mph wind • 0% humidity STAY IN MON Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 93° / 78° 9 mph wind • 0% humidity STAY IN Public Hunting Lands ## Beaufort South Carolina Wildlife Management Areas Six public hunting areas within reach of Beaufort — from in-county dove fields to mountain bear country an hour west. Wateree River Heritage Preserve WMA acres • White-tailed Deer Wild Turkey Waterfowl Field Tip Field Guide Coming Soon Congaree Bluffs Heritage Preserve WMA acres • White-tailed Deer Wild Turkey Small Game Field Tip Field Guide Coming Soon Manchester State Forest acres • Field Tip Field Guide Coming Soon Harbison State Forest acres • Field Tip Field Guide Coming Soon Sandhills NWR (Lee County, ~50mi) acres • Field Tip Field Guide Coming Soon Broad River WMA (Fairfield County) acres • Field Tip Field Guide Coming Soon Did We Miss a Spot? Know a Beaufort-area hunting land, WMA, or public access parcel that should be on this list? Let us know. [Report a Hunting Spot](/submit-a-tip/?topic=report-a-hunting-spot) [Launch Special$1 a day for up to 90 days — Best deal in Beaufort Reach all the Hunting traffic in Beaufort — it’s a deal! Find out how](#hr-banner-form) Launch Special Your Banner *Here* $1/day Up to **90 days** at the launch rate. 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[Learn About Gear Advertising](/section-sponsorship/?section=hunting&tier=gear) Game Zone 2 Key Dates ## SC Hunting Season Calendar UKN Season calendar not yet seeded for this clone Verified dates must be loaded via the `here_hunting_seasons` WP option, sourced from SCDNR. Until then, see [dnr.sc.gov/regs/hunting](https://www.dnr.sc.gov/regs/hunting.html) for current Game Zone 2 regulations. Game Zone 2 Dates reflect 2026 South Carolina hunting regulations for Game Zone 2. Always verify with the current SCDNR Hunting and Fishing Guide. Regulations are subject to change. Hogs are legal year-round on private land with a hunting license — no closed season. Questions and Answers ## Beaufort Hunting FAQ Common questions about hunting in the Beaufort area, answered. - When does deer season open in Beaufort South Carolina? Deer season dates in Game Zone 2 vary by year and land type (private vs WMA). Specific dates for Beaufort have not been confirmed against current SCDNR regulations for this guide — see dnr.sc.gov for the current South Carolina Hunting and Fishing Guide. - Where can I hunt near Beaufort South Carolina? Public hunting near Beaufort is listed in the WMA directory above. SCDNR manages all WMAs in South Carolina; a WMA license is required in addition to a basic hunting license. - Do I need a license to hunt in South Carolina? Yes. All hunters in South Carolina need a state hunting license. Deer and turkey require an additional big game permit. Hunting on any Wildlife Management Area (WMA) requires a WMA license. Federal migratory bird hunters age 16 and older need a federal duck stamp for waterfowl. Licenses and permits are available through SCDNR at dnr.sc.gov or at authorized license agents throughout Beaufort. - Can you hunt on Sundays in South Carolina? Sunday hunting rules in South Carolina vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with SCDNR and Beaufort before hunting on Sunday. - What is the deer bag limit in Game Zone 2? Deer bag limits in Game Zone 2 vary by land type (private vs WMA) and by antlered vs antlerless. Limits for Beaufort have not been confirmed against current SCDNR regulations for this guide — see dnr.sc.gov for the current South Carolina Hunting and Fishing Guide. - Are there bear in the Beaufort area? Bear hunting in South Carolina is regulated by SCDNR. Bear populations and seasons vary by Game Zone. Check the current SCDNR hunting guide for bear zones and tags relevant to Beaufort. ITS ALL HERE! 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