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Beaufort
Hunting
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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
First Look • Hunt Conditions
🌒
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 50%
10:14 am
12:33 am
89°F
10 mph
Weather as of 4:56 PM ET
Good — increasing moonlight; deer active morning and evening.
Game Zone 2 • Beaufort
Beaufort Hunting Season Status
Whitetail Deer
UNK
Season DatesUNK — 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 DatesUNK — 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 DatesUNK — 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 DatesUNK — 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.
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First Look
Beaufort Hunting Weather Now
89F
Thunderstorms
Feels like 99°F
as of 4:56 PM ET
Wind
10 mph WNW
Humidity
63%
Pressure
1016 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
10 mph
Moderate
Barometric
1016 hPa
Normal
Moon Phase
🌒
Good
Extended Outlook
Beaufort Hunt Forecast — 5 Days
TODAY
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
94° / 77°
13 mph wind • 0% humidity
STAY IN
JUN
Showers And Thunderstorms
88° / 75°
16 mph wind • 0% humidity
STAY IN
SAT
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
92° / 75°
6 mph wind • 0% humidity
STAY IN
SUN
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
92° / 75°
5 mph wind • 0% humidity
STAY IN
MON
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
95° / 77°
10 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
Congaree Bluffs Heritage Preserve WMA
acres
White-tailed Deer
Wild Turkey
Small Game
Field Tip
Manchester State Forest
acres
Field Tip
Harbison State Forest
acres
Field Tip
Sandhills NWR (Lee County, ~50mi)
acres
Field Tip
Broad River WMA (Fairfield County)
acres
Field Tip
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Coverage
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Outfitters and Gear
Hunting Gear Guide
Gear reviews and picks for the Beaufort hunter — boots, optics, packs, and more.
Gear Reviews — Tested for Lowcountry SC Hunting
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Laser Rangefinder
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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 for current Game Zone 2 regulations.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sunday hunting rules in South Carolina vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with SCDNR and Beaufort before hunting on Sunday.
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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.
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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.
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