2026–27 South Carolina guide
Small game
Rabbit, squirrel, quail, crow, grouse, beaver, raccoon, opossum, fox, bobcat, and other small-game dates differ by species and land type.
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Season windows
| Season window | Dates | Land | Date check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrel — guns and dogs | Oct 1, 2026 – Mar 1, 2027 | private | upcoming |
| Quail — guns and dogs | Nov 23, 2026 – Mar 1, 2027 | private | upcoming |
| Rabbit — guns and dogs | Nov 26, 2026 – Mar 1, 2027 | private | upcoming |
| FurbearersBobcat, otter, mink, muskrat, skunk, and weasel. | Nov 26, 2026 – Mar 1, 2027 | private | upcoming |
| Crow | Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 1, 2027 | private | upcoming |
| Ruffed grouse — Game Zone 1 only | Nov 26, 2026 – Mar 1, 2027 | private | upcoming |
| Raccoon and opossum — guns and dogs | Sep 15, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027 | private | open |
| Beaver — daylight huntingYear-round on private land; trapping rules are separate. | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 | private | open |
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
- Dog-training dates are not general gun seasons.
- Named WMAs may have property-specific exclusions and dates.
- Night-hunting and furbearer rules require separate review.
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.