SCDNR Scheduled Property Closures for 2016 - 2017

Portions of Jocassee Gorges east of Hwy 178 are closed due to wildfire danger.

Map of Closed Portion

In addition, a burning ban is in effect all of the Jocassee Gorges property. Burning, including campfires, will not be allowed on any Jocassee Gorges lands until further notice.

SCDNR Closures and Cancellations from Hurricane Matthew

Congaree Bluffs Heritage Preserve, All day closure for youth deer hunt

November 5
November 19

2016 Firearm Draw Hunts for Deer, Property Closings in Regular Operating Hours

Deer Archery Season, September 10th - October 10th, Property Closings/Change in Regular Operating Hours

Palachucola Shooting Range

Bear Island Management Area is closed on the following dates for special hunting activities.

October 1-10 Archery Deer Hunts – Either Sex (EXCLUDING SUNDAYS)
October 17-19 Deer Gun Hunts
October 24-26 Deer Gun Hunts
October 31-November 2 Deer Gun Hunts

Belfast Wildlife Management Area is closed on the following dates for special hunting activities.

(All Day Closures)

October 15 Youth Deer Hunt
October 17-19 Deer Gun Hunt
October 22 Youth Deer Hunt
October 24-26 Deer Gun Hunt
November 1-5 Mobility Impaired Deer Hunt
November 7-9 Deer Gun Hunt
November 12 Youth Deer Hunt
November 14-16 Deer Gun Hunt
November 21-23 Deer Gun Hunt

Bonneau Ferry is closed on the following dates for special hunting activities.

Side A is closed Wed, Fri, and Saturday during periods:

September 16 - November 19
November 30 - December 17

Adult/youth deer hunts Every day excluding Sunday during periods

November 21-26
December 20-31. Adult/youth deer hunts

Side B is closed every day excluding Sunday from September 15-30 for Archery deer hunts:

October 6-8
October 13-15
October 20-22
October 27-29
November 3-5
November 10-12
November 17-19. Lottery deer hunts

Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve/Wildlife Management Area is closed on the following dates for special hunting activities.

September 3 Youth Dove Hunt
September 10 Youth Dove Hunt
September 15 - October 10 Archery Deer Hunt (EXCLUDING SUNDAYS)
October 17-19 Deer Gun Hunt
October 24-26 Deer Gun Hunt
November 14-16 Deer Gun Hunt
November 19 Youth Dove Hunt
November 21-26 Archery Deer Hunt
November 28-30 Deer Gun Hunt
December 12-14 Deer Gun Hunt
December 17 Youth Dove Hunt
December 19-21 Deer Gun Hunt
December 26-31 Archery Deer Hunt
January 14 Youth Dove Hunt

Donnelley Wildlife Management Area is closed on the following dates for special hunting activities.

September 15-30 Archery Deer Hunt
October 3-5 Deer Gun Hunt
October 10-12 Deer Gun Hunt
October 17-19 Deer Gun Hunt
October 31- November 2 Deer Gun Hunt
November 7-9 Deer Gun Hunt
November 14-16 Deer Gun Hunt

Edisto River Management Area asks visitors to please be aware and alert for hunters since hunts are in progress on the following dates. Please remember that any hunters must wear international orange if on the area on these dates (with the exception of orange during archery hunts).

September 15 – October 10 - Archery Deer Hunts (Either-Sex)(EXCLUDING SUNDAYS)
October 11 - December 31 - Still Deer Gun Hunts. Bucks only except either sex on Oct 15, Nov 12, 19, 26 & Dec 31. (EXCLUDING SUNDAYS)
Other Small Game: November 24 - March 1 with Game Zone 3 limits
Raccoon and Opposum: Consult Rules and Regulations for Game Zone 3 limits and dates.

Wateree River Heritage Preserve/Wildlife Management Area is closed on the following dates for special hunting activities.