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Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Greenville County and Game Zone 2.
Hog: Open Year-Round
Turkey: Closed
Dove: Closed
Deer: Open
Game Zone 2
First Look • Hunt Conditions
🌒
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 78%
7:34 am
6:54 pm
81°F
10 mph
Weather as of 5:50 PM ET
Good — increasing moonlight; deer active morning and evening.
Game Zone 2 • Greenville County
In Season Now: Greer Hunting · Oct. 16
Open now
- Feral Hog (Private Lands) Year-Round · Statewide (Private)
Opened this season
- Deer Archery-Only Season Opens Sept 15, 2026 · Deer Season Closes Jan 1, 2027 · Game Zone 2
- Deer Primitive Weapons Season Opens Oct 1, 2026 · Deer Season Closes Jan 1, 2027 · Game Zone 2
- Deer Gun Season Opens Oct 11, 2026 · Deer Season Closes Jan 1, 2027 · Game Zone 2
Coming up
- Bear Still Hunts (No Dogs) Oct 17 – 30, 2026 · Game Zone 2
- Dove Season — Segment 2 Nov 13 – 28, 2026 · Statewide
From this page's SCDNR season calendar. Always verify current regulations before you hunt.
Greer Hunting Season Status
Whitetail Deer
OPEN
Season DatesArchery only: Sept 15 – Sept 30. Primitive weapons: Oct 1 – Oct 10. Gun hunts: Oct 11 – Jan 1 (private lands, Game Zone 2). Youth: Sept 12 (antlered, limit 1) and Jan 2 (either-sex, limit 2).
Bag Limit:Antlered: statewide limits (residents 2/day, 5 total; nonresidents 2/day, 4 total). Antlerless: 2 per day, 9 total all seasons combined (Game Zone 2 private lands); individual antlerless tags valid from Sept 15. All harvests must be reported via SC Game Check by midnight day-of.
Game Zone 2 deer season is OPEN on private lands (see method windows). Report harvests to SC Game Check within the day.
SC hunting license + Big Game Permit required. WMA permit required on public lands (WMA dates differ). Mandatory harvest reporting via SC Game Check.
per SCDNR · verified 2026-10-07
Feral Hog
OPEN YEAR-ROUND
Season DatesNo closed season on private land. WMA hunts allowed during any open game season (specific WMA dates apply).
Bag Limit:No bag limit on private land. No season limit.
Feral hogs are unprotected in SC — open year-round on private land with a valid hunting license. SCDNR encourages year-round harvest to control population.
SC hunting license required. Night hunting allowed only on properties registered annually with SCDNR (dnr.sc.gov/nighthunt). No live transport. No closed season per SCDNR.
per SCDNR · verified 2026-05-31
Spring Turkey
CLOSED
Season DatesSpring 2027: private and WMA lands statewide April 3 – May 3 (some WMAs more restrictive). Youth weekends: March 27–28 and May 8–9, 2027.
Bag Limit:2 gobblers per season statewide. No more than 1 per day. No more than 1 prior to April 10. Jakes prohibited. Tag fees: $25 resident / $125 non-resident.
Next spring season opens April 3. Fall season varies — check SCDNR. Youth weekends precede the regular opener.
SC hunting license + Turkey Tags required. Harvest must be reported via SC Game Check. Fanning/reaping prohibited on private lands statewide.
per SCDNR · verified 2026-10-07
Mourning Dove
CLOSED
Season DatesSegment 1: Sept 5 – Oct 3 | Segment 2: Nov 13 – Nov 28 | Segment 3: Dec 18 – Jan 31 (2026-27 statewide, SCDNR migratory bird seasons).
Bag Limit:Daily bag: 15 doves. Possession limit: 45 doves.
Next dove segment posted on the SCDNR migratory bird calendar. Scout planted fields and sunflower plots before opener.
SC hunting license + Migratory Bird Permit (HIP) required. Federal Migratory Bird stamp required age 16+ for waterfowl (not required for doves). Public dove fields: afternoon-only, no entry before noon. No shooting after 6 PM during Segment 1.
per SCDNR · verified 2026-10-07
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
Greer Hunting Weather Now
81F
Clear
Feels like 82°F
as of 5:50 PM ET
Wind
10 mph SW
Humidity
54%
Pressure
1012 hPa
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Location
Greer, SC
Field Scout Tips
- Deer season is open — focus today's hunt on deer. Also open: Hog.
- Warm day. Deer activity will shift toward dusk. Focus on evening hunts near water and food sources.
Solunar Index
Greer Hunt Conditions Today
Temperature
81°F
Too Warm
Wind Speed
10 mph
Moderate
Barometric
1012 hPa
Normal
Moon Phase
🌒
Good
Extended Outlook
Greer Hunt Forecast — 5 Days
TODAY
Sunny
84° / 50°
15 mph wind • 0% humidity
FAIR
SAT
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
62° / 40°
17 mph wind • 0% humidity
FAIR
SUN
Sunny
60° / 42°
15 mph wind • 0% humidity
GOOD
MON
Sunny
65° / 45°
11 mph wind • 0% humidity
GOOD
TUE
Sunny
72° / 49°
5 mph wind • 0% humidity
GOOD
Public Hunting Lands
Greer South Carolina Wildlife Management Areas
6 public hunting areas near Greer. Check SCDNR maps and rules for each property before you go.
Tall Pines WMA
1,757 acres STATE WMA
Whitetail Deer
SCDNR lists Tall Pines WMA at 1,757 acres in Greenville County.
SCDNR WMA rules apply. Check the SCDNR WMA map and regulations for this property before you hunt.
Field Tip
Confirm current season dates and any lottery or special rules for this property with SCDNR before you go.
Ashmore / Chandler Heritage Preserve WMA
1,126 acres HERITAGE PRESERVE WMA
Whitetail Deer
SCDNR lists Ashmore / Chandler HP WMA at 1,126 acres in Greenville County. SCDNR's Game Zone 1 page lists the Ashmore and Eva Russell Chandler heritage preserves.
SCDNR WMA rules apply. Check the SCDNR WMA map and regulations for this property before you hunt.
Field Tip
Confirm current season dates and any lottery or special rules for this property with SCDNR before you go.
Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve WMA
2,047 acres HERITAGE PRESERVE WMA
Whitetail Deer
Turkey
SCDNR lists Chestnut Ridge HP WMA at 2,047 acres in Greenville County, and its Game Zone 1 page lists the property.
SCDNR WMA rules apply. Check the SCDNR WMA map and regulations for this property before you hunt.
Field Tip
Confirm current season dates and any lottery or special rules for this property with SCDNR before you go.
Caesars Head / Jones Gap WMA
3,335 acres STATE WMA
Whitetail Deer
Turkey
SCDNR lists Caesars Head / Jones Gap WMA at 3,335 acres in Greenville County. SCDNR's Game Zone 1 page lists it with additional property rules.
SCDNR WMA rules apply. Check the SCDNR WMA map and regulations for this property before you hunt.
Field Tip
Confirm current season dates and any lottery or special rules for this property with SCDNR before you go.
Santee Cooper Tract WMA
110 acres STATE WMA
Whitetail Deer
Turkey
SCDNR lists the Santee Cooper Tract WMA at 110 acres in Spartanburg County, a Game Zone 2 county.
SCDNR WMA rules apply. Check the SCDNR WMA map and regulations for this property before you hunt.
Field Tip
Confirm current season dates and any lottery or special rules for this property with SCDNR before you go.
Jocassee Gorges
33,000 acres STATE WMA
Whitetail Deer
Turkey
SCDNR lists Jocassee Gorges at about 33,000 acres in Oconee and Pickens counties.
SCDNR WMA rules apply. Check the SCDNR WMA map and regulations for this property before you hunt.
Field Tip
Confirm current season dates and any lottery or special rules for this property with SCDNR before you go.
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Hunting Gear Guide
Gear reviews and picks for the Greer hunter — boots, optics, packs, and more.
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SC Hunting Season Calendar
Sept 5 – Oct 3, 2026
Dove Season — Segment 1
Statewide mourning dove segment 1. Daily bag 15. Public WMA dove fields are afternoon-only.
Sept 12, 2026
Youth Deer Hunt Day (Antlered)
Antlered deer only, limit 1. Private lands, Game Zone 2. Youth 17 and under; no license or tags required for youth or accompanying adult. Per SCDNR.
Sept 15, 2026
Deer Archery-Only Season Opens
Private lands, Game Zone 2: archery only Sept 15 – 30. Individual antlerless tags valid from Sept 15; antlerless limit 2 per day, 9 total all seasons combined. SC hunting license + Big Game Permit required.
Oct 1, 2026
Deer Primitive Weapons Season Opens
Private lands, Game Zone 2: primitive weapons Oct 1 – 10. Archery equipment legal in all seasons.
Oct 11, 2026
Deer Gun Season Opens
Private lands, Game Zone 2: gun hunts Oct 11 – Jan 1. No deer hunting with dogs in Game Zones 1 and 2.
Oct 17 – 30, 2026
Bear Still Hunts (No Dogs)
Game Zone 2 private land only in Anderson and Spartanburg counties and Greenville, Oconee and Pickens counties south of Game Zone 1. Quota 20 bears, all counties combined; season closes 24 hours after closure notice (1-844-SC1-BEAR). Limit 1 bear; no sow with cubs, no bears 100 lbs. or less. Bear tag required; report by midnight via SC Game Check.
Nov 13 – 28, 2026
Dove Season — Segment 2
Statewide mourning dove segment 2. Daily bag 15.
Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Dove Season — Segment 3
Statewide mourning dove segment 3. Daily bag 15.
Jan 1, 2027
Deer Season Closes
Final day of Game Zone 2 private-land deer season.
Jan 2, 2027
Youth Deer Hunt Day (Either-Sex)
Either-sex, limit 2. Private lands, Game Zone 2. Tags not required. Per SCDNR.
Mar 27 – 28, 2027
Youth Turkey Weekend
Private lands, youth 17 and under. Limit 1 gobbler total for both youth weekends combined; counts toward season limit.
Apr 3 – May 3, 2027
Spring Turkey Season
Private and WMA lands statewide (some WMAs more restrictive). 2 gobblers per season, 1 per day, no more than 1 before April 10. Turkey tags required.
May 8 – 9, 2027
Youth Turkey Weekend
Second youth weekend, private lands. Shares the 1-gobbler youth limit with Mar 27 – 28.
Year-Round
Feral Hog (Private Lands)
No closed season on private land during daylight with a valid SC hunting license. No bag limit. Night hunting only on properties registered annually with SCDNR.
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
Greer Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting in the Greer area, answered.
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Greer (Greenville and Spartanburg counties) is in SCDNR Game Zone 2. 2026-27 private-land deer season: archery only Sept. 15 – 30, primitive weapons Oct. 1 – 10, gun hunts Oct. 11 – Jan. 1. Youth deer days: Sept. 12 (antlered, limit 1) and Jan. 2 (either-sex, limit 2). Deer may not be hunted with dogs in Game Zone 2. WMA dates differ by property — see the SCDNR regulations.
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Public hunting land near Greer is listed in the WMA directory on this page. Nearby SCDNR WMAs and Upstate national-forest tracts enrolled in the WMA program are the primary public options near Greer. SCDNR manages WMAs statewide; a WMA permit (separate from a basic hunting license) is required on most public tracts. Always verify tract rules, quota hunts, and Sunday restrictions at dnr.sc.gov.
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To hunt deer in Greenville/Spartanburg counties, you need a SC hunting license and a SC Big Game Permit. On WMAs you also need an annual WMA Permit. Purchase all licenses at dnr.sc.gov/licenses.
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Yes on private land: Sunday hunting is allowed on private lands statewide. On WMA lands Sunday hunting is not allowed (Reg. 123-51) except where SCDNR lists Sunday dates for a specific property — for example some WMAs allow Sunday hunting Oct. 15 – Jan. 31 for species in season.
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Antlered deer: residents 2 per day and 5 total; nonresidents 2 per day and 4 total (all seasons and methods combined, private and WMA lands). Antlerless on Game Zone 2 private lands: 2 per day, 9 total, using individual antlerless deer tags (valid from Sept. 15). Statewide WMA limit: 2 deer per day, 5 total, no more than 2 antlered. Report every harvest through SC Game Check.
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Yes, on private land. Greenville and Spartanburg counties are in the Game Zone 2 bear area (all of Anderson and Spartanburg counties plus Greenville, Oconee and Pickens counties south of Game Zone 1): still hunts (no dogs) Oct. 17 – 30, 2026, under a 20-bear quota for all counties combined. The season closes 24 hours after SCDNR's closure notice — check dnr.sc.gov or 1-844-SC1-BEAR. Limit 1 bear; no sow with cubs and no bear 100 lbs. or less. A bear tag is required and harvests must be reported by midnight through SC Game Check.
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