2026–27 South Carolina guide
Dove and waterfowl
Migratory bird dates, shooting hours, stamps, and daily bag limits are species-specific and federally influenced.
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Season windows
| Season window | Dates | Land | Date check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mourning dove — first segment | Sep 5, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026 | statewide | upcoming |
| Early teal | Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026 | statewide | upcoming |
| Ducks — first segment | Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026 | statewide | upcoming |
| Ducks — second segment | Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 | statewide | upcoming |
Date status is a calendar comparison only. It does not account for property closure, quota, hunter eligibility, tags, legal shooting hours, or method restrictions.
What to verify
Rules that can change the answer
- Check current shooting hours for the exact species.
- Baiting rules are complex; verify the field or impoundment before hunting.
- Public dove fields and waterfowl areas can have draw or day restrictions.
- Possession limits and species sublimits apply in addition to daily limits.
Source trail
Verify with the official rule
These are the pages used for this summary. Open them again on the day you hunt and check the exact property separately.