Considering relocating to SC
 

Hi,
I currently reside in NY and am considering relocating to SC due to a possible employment offer and I have family down there in Rock Hill.

I am an avid whitetail deer hunter and curious about the deer hunting down there. Especially crossbow hunting which has yet to be legalized up here.

Can anyone tell me what the hunting opportunities are like down there? State land? getting on Private Property of Leased Land?

And what is your weather like down there during your big game season?

Thanks,

I moved to the Charleston area from Wisconsin about 20 years ago.
It's VERY hot here.

In this area of SC the season starts Aug 15 on private land and you can use bow, crossbow, rifle, pistol, or muzzleloader.

The Francis Marion Forest (public land) is close by and gets a lot of use, but if you're willing to do a lot of walking you can find some good areas. I shot a 142 class 13 pointer there last year.

Seasons and bag limits very from place to place. On private land in this part of the state its 2 deer per day. You can buy doe tags and they have doe days through the season also.

It's a little hard finding free private land, but timber companies lease their land and you can get on clubs that will cost $500 on up.

Here is a link where you can find a lot of info.
http://www.dnr.sc.gov/

your in nothren sc im in laurens sc yes crossbows are allowed can use in bow and gun season start of season hot many wmas also hunting clubs

I coming from the west coast believe it was a downgrade of a hunting experience. IMO not many opportunities on public land. The public land seems not well taken care of and way too many people. Hunting private land is really nice but seems to be very expensive.

There is an abundant amount of deer. From my experience there are no shots taken from 150 yds plus.

Tree stand or ground blind seems to be the particular here. Depending where you are the brush is very thick. Hunting with a bow seems to be very effective. I hunted this year tried to spot and stalk but ended going to tree stand.

I moved here for employment and the belief that the hunting is better. If I had to choose again I wouldn't move here. Just make sure to do your research check private hunt clubs, leasing land, and public land. That should lead you to a great decision.

If you are still interested in relocation, my husband and I have moved and are selling our 1,800 sq ft log home on 12 acres that is about 25 minutes south of Columbia. It would be ideal for a family that likes lots of privacy or a hunting camp. The property has 2 wooded acres for hunting and borders other hunting properties. It is also located near many public hunting areas. A list can be found at the South Carolina DNR website at https://www.dnr.sc.gov/mlands/proper...h?p_flag=1#cen. There's plenty of room for horses and/or crops. The area is rural, but only about 10-15 minutes to 3 of the closest small towns (all have restaurants, stores, garages, schools, parks, etc). The job market here is great, also.