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 | open |
| Mourning dove — second segment | Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026 | statewide | upcoming |
| Mourning dove — third segment | Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 | statewide | upcoming |
| Early teal | Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026 | statewide | ended |
| Ducks — first segment | Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026 | statewide | upcoming |
| Ducks — second segment | Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 | statewide | upcoming |
| Canada geese — September segment | Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | statewide | open |
| Marsh hens and rails — first segment | Sep 10, 2026 – Sep 15, 2026 | statewide | ended |
| Marsh hens and rails — second segment | Sep 26, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026 | statewide | open |
| Common snipe | Nov 14, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 | statewide | upcoming |
| American woodcock | Dec 18, 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.