South Carolina's hunting laws prohibit the use of unethical methods of hunting. Buck quotas are based on the average number of acres per buck harvested as reported by program participants in the county in recent years. The same rifle has an extremely accurate bullet with newer rounds and can knock any deer out of the woods to about 300 yards with it. Where the .300 Win. County and municipal laws however may have restrictions. Reactions: wturkey01. However, it is difficult to say whether or not this is overpopulation, as the carrying capacity of the states ecosystems is not well known. Page and his cohorts necked the .308 down to 6mm and gave birth to the .243 Winchester. In Game Zone 2, a hunter can kill up to five deer, and in Game Zone 3 and 4, up to 17 deer can be killed. In Game Zones 1 and 2 it is unlawful to pursue deer with dogs. Frequently Asked Questions. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. They are most active at night and are known to be good swimmers. (Yes, I watch too much late night TV.) What drew OConnor to the cartridge was the impressive ballistics of the round when shooting a 130-grain spire-pointed bullet. Lets get something clear, Im writing about deer hunting calibers under duress. Mag. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -. Wildlife officers charged two men with illegal deerhuntingat night after finding them with guns in Rock Hill, police said. The permit only allows for the killing of one alligator. But the fact is that with the right bullet a .223 is ample medicine for any whitetail buck out there. Mag. A good friend of mine who is a shooting nerd and avid Western hunter, uses a .308 on the coastal blacktails he hunts in his home state of Oregon. I didnt need to be told that the best cartridge would be the one that moved the fastest and dropped less than the others. Terms of Service - A combination license is a fishing and hunting license for South Carolina. 5. Mag. A new law allows hunters to legally kill 17 deer, but not all. According to the information we have, there appears to be no overpopulation of deer in South Carolina. During the hunting season, which lasts between 1 hour before sunrise and 1 hour after sunset, it is illegal to shoot or kill deer from any water conveyance, or to shoot at or kill deer from any portion of the deer that is submerged in water. Talk about damned by faint praise. 223 for deer in states where it's legal is an option, but that is the very bottom end of calibers that might be used. It is unlawful to perform a field trial without the proper permit. Magnum rounds are less expensive than 6.5 Creedmoor rounds, but they are also less expensive than earlier standards. Advertising - Deer baiting is still illegal on the majority of WMAs throughout the country. Deer can be killed by a missile with a range of 300 to 500 miles. When it comes to deer harvesting, it is customary to rank counties based on the number of deer killed, with Orangeburg, Colleton, Spartanburg, Williamsburg, and Hampton being among the top five counties in 2020. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. The landowners are being asked to assist the DNR in identifying any legal hunters on their property. South Carolina offers a variety of deer hunting opportunities, from public lands to private leases. Federal Premium 140-grain Trophy Bonded Tip. The .30/30 was the first small-bore smokeless cartridge introduced in the United States and kicked off the era of high-power cartridges in America. Here is a list of possible Remington Managed Recoil loads we can add to our caliber list. It is always advisable to select a caliber for deer hunting. Q. Overall, Orangeburg, Colleton, Kershaw, Spartanburg, and Aiken were the top five South Carolina counties for deer hunting days during 2020 (Figure 8). Titling office is now located at: SCDNR I even added a few places up north. Can I deer hunt with an AR15? .270 Winchester, 115 grain at 2710 fps: 1161 ft. lb. is a reasonable standard. In South Carolina, the practice of baiting deer has been legal since 2013. From August 15 to January 1, the South Carolina Lowcountry is an excellent hunting location for wild boar, deer, quail, and even wild turkey. A standard Winchesters muzzle is effective at 3,060 feet per second with 130-grain Nosler bullets. is going to bounce off. We know experience has shown the greater cross-sectional area of .24 caliber bullets makes them more reliable all-around deer slayers. It definitely hits above its weight class and is my number one choice for open-country hunting. Hunting on private land requires a permit from the owner of the land. Primitive seasons require the use of firearms to hunt. The Columbia full-service Licensing and Boat Titling office is now located at: . Wounding is not an option; our first shot should always be a kill shot and we do not shoot unless we know it will be. Those counties with large populations are Anderson, Aiken, Allendale, Hampton, and Orangeburg. I know a lot of other young, aspiring hunters felt the same way. And the .25/06 and .257 Weatherby are also wonderful on deer. Apparently they see the .308 and .30-06 as old mens' cartridges. This includes gear reviews, features on technical innovations, stories on shooting techniques and general hunting coverage with the occasional fishing story thrown into the mix. Under the DQP, a quota of antlerless deer tags is issued to a particular tract of land based on criteria including; density of the local deer population, condition of the local deer population, the size of the tract of land, presence of agriculture or agricultural damage, and the overall deer management objectives of the owner. The .280 Remington is impossible not to love. All harvested deer must be tagged at the point of kill prior to being transported. Individuals may purchase up to four individual antlerless tags for $5 each. It doesnt give you anything other than excess pressure. of energy on target is a reasonable minimum figure for hunting Class 2 game, such as deer. A smaller caliber rifle will not kill a deer as effectively as a larger caliber rifle if fired at the same time. Winchester debuted the cartridge in 1925 along with the Model 54 rifle, which was the predecessor to the famed Model 70. Draw weight, let-off, arrow-length, and sights are not restricted. Carolina deer are a type of deer found in the United States. However, because larger caliber rifles are effective at killing deer, hunting this activity is prohibited in South Carolina. The.243 caliber is a good choice for deer hunting in states that allow hunting with rifles. Falconers must possess a permit from the South Carolina Divisions of Natural Resources. This potent round brings deer-killing capability at every reasonable (and even unreasonable) distance a hunter might shoot. Examples of firearms now legal for the southern part of the state include, but are . There is no state restriction on rifle caliber. Deer may be taken with handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Match-grade ammunition. The .308 Winchester is certainly the most successful short-action big-game hunting round in history. Coyotes can be found in all parts of the state and are very popular. The 94 was a fast-handling and reasonably accurate rifle with great balance and ergonomics and an impressive magazine capacity. One out of two deer ran after being shot. Use them as your standard ammunition for hunting Class 2 game (deer) and switch to full power loads if the occasion arises to hunt Class 3 game (elk). Unless that rifle carries some extra weight or a good muzzle brake, it will be difficult to shoot well. For him, the .308 is the answer, combining the desired knock-down power with pin-point precision. Short, sweet notes to be read about the heart or lungs. Though that shot didnt take advantage of the 7mm Mags flat trajectory, it convinced me of the cartridges superior qualities. Tags can be used on any day beginning September 15 in Game Zone 2, 3, 4, and October 1 in Game Zone 1. It is always advisable to select a caliber for deer hunting. Eighty percent of the states does breed between Oct. 6 and Nov. 16, when most of the states breeding takes place. They can be found all over South Carolina, in marshes, forests, and farms, but prefer to live in mixed young forests, old fields, and croplands. There are several different ammo manufacturers who make a.223 round specifically designed for deer. The 6.5 Creedmoor, 257 Roberts, and 825 Grendel all-around calibers were chosen as the best all-around calibers for hogs and deer. But as .243 shooters know, it is an ideal one-rifle solution for hunters who chase deer and predators and is arguably the best pronghorn antelope round ever. There are several deer hunting opportunities available during the Youth Hunt, which runs from August 14 to September 11. Small bullets are not uncommon to be shot through the air; they are even more uncommon if they are fired from a small caliber. Deer hunting with .223-caliber rifles is legal in most states. There are a number of great deer cartridges that didnt make the final cut for this story. If the .223 Remington is at one end of the ballistic spectrum for deer hunters, then the .300 Winchester Magnum bookends the other. Its just a pleasure watching them smack the ground after the hammer hits the ground without any tracking. In addition to his hunting kills, Dustin Cooper has killed deer with a 300 Win Mag. South Carolina has the least restrictions on the type of ammunition and caliber of hunting firearms. Turkeys are among the most common big game species hunted in South Carolina. A decrease in food availability has resulted in a decrease in deer populations. Few people realize it these days, but both the rifle and round were technical marvels. Hunting is only permitted during season. Tags issued for a particular tract of land can only be used on that tract and they must be used on all deer (antlerless and/or antlered) for which a quota was issued. Published on November 21, 2017 by LJ Bonham. Hunting licenses and hunting permits are required for some games. Compared to the Swede, the Norma and the Win. Mag., so they fell behind with the shooting public. In a well-constructed action, it is one of the most accurate rounds out there and is capable to 500 yards on deer and other big game. How often do you hear the term match-grade thrown around? Wildlife Refuge, Report All deer harvested in South Carolina are required to have their tags on. Individual Antlerless Tags are not valid on properties which are enrolled in the Deer Quota Program for antlerless deer. Crossbows may only be used on deer, bears, and turkey. How did it come to dominate? It didnt start life that way, however. A handwritten application may be obtained on Applications, by calling SCDNR at 803-734-3886 or at http://dnr.sc.gov/regs/pdf/speciallicenseapp.pdf. deer hunting in south carolina can be a challenging and rewarding experience. Well, for something to be match grade it mustwait for itwin shooting matches. As hunters, we must be familiar with and knowledgeable about our firearms. The weather and time of year have an impact on when the best time to go deer hunting is. It was the brainchild of a group of accuracy-obsessed riflemen, including former Field & Stream rifles editor Warren Page, who went on to establish benchrest shooting. For hunters looking for the best long range caliber of that time, OConnor suggested sighting in at 300 yards. They are important to our states ecology because they feed on plant matter and insects. Nobody wants to admit it, but 150 yards is a long way and 200 yards is a very long way. South Carolinas hunting laws prohibit the use of unethical methods of hunting. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently investigating the killing of deer on private property in the Ayden area. The average distance at which South Carolina hunters shoot deer is 132 yards with an 81% percent success rate. When it comes to catching and transporting deer, non-hunters are the first to offer suggestions. A South Carolina Department of Natural Resources deer hunting study Answering Questions About Guns, Ammo, and Man's Best Friend revealed, among many other interesting things, that when hunters took shots beyond about 150 yards their chance of wounding or missing increased dramatically. If you want to hunt deer in a more relaxed environment, consider using the.30-06 Springfield or the.300 Winchester Magnum. Like many other hunters, my first real deer rifle was chambered in the ought-six. at the State Farmer's Market Gun statistics show that most South Carolina residents purchase their firearms for the purpose of hunting. In states where hunting with a rifle is legal, the.300 Winchester Magnum is an excellent caliber for deer hunting; however, it is not the most effective caliber to use if hunting with a bow. It was introduced in 1895 in conjunction with the Winchester Model 94 lever gun, and in a century and a quarter since then weve never witnessed a more successful rifle and cartridge combo. These cams, with their ruggedness and high-tech features, make them an ideal choice for all types of hunting. Participants in the DQP also have the option of receiving a quota for antlered bucks. Other regulations include limits on the number of deer that can be killed, the use of bait, and the use of dogs. There is no evidence that deer overpopulation occurs in most populous counties, but it is possible that it does. It is expensive to society if there are too many deer, causing damage to agriculture and domestic plants. The best bullets for deer are those weighing 90 grains or more. How do deer move in the rut? For that reason, the 7mm Rem. These services are no longer offered at 1000 Assembly Street in Downtown Columbia. Except for the under-appreciated .240 Weatherby, there are no magnum cartridges on the list. Winchester thought the project held promise for civilian shooters and hunters and in 1952 trotted out the .308 Winchester. The following Game Zone and WMA limitations include the 2 free resident base set tags combined with any additional Individual Antlerless Tags that are purchased: In Game Zone 1 only three (3) Individual Antlerless Tags are valid on private or WMA land starting October 1. Copyright 2015 by Chuck Hawks. This question has been discussed over campfires, in hunting camps, and during Monday morning quarterbacking sessions for ages! According to the annual scoring of the antlers around South Carolina, the months of mid-October to mid-November are typically the best months for trophy hunting. South Carolina has never been in the top 10 in terms of hunting trophy bucks in the books of the Boone and Crockett. It really is the best all-around hunting rifle caliber. especially shines is with some of the excellent heavy-for-caliber bullets in the 190- to 212-grain range. notches, marking, etc. In the near term, North Carolina has few opportunities for trophy deer or jaw-dropping scenery. The .30/06 Springfield is the Captain America of big-game cartridges. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. In states where hunting deer is legal with a rifle, the.257 caliber is a good choice. Here is a list of possible Fusion Lite loads we can add to our caliber list. Mag. For a shooter who has actually mastered one of these rifles, it is perhaps the best deer and elk rifle caliber available. The state of South Carolina has a white-tail deer population of approximately 730,000. Deer processors should recognize that it is unlawful to sell deer meat to regain the processing fee for deer that have not been picked-up by the owner (50-11-1910). Snow is Shooting Editor of Outdoor Life, where he oversees the publications firearms and shooting coverage. The State Farmers Market has convenient parking and easy access to both I-77 and I-26. The 6.5 Creedmoor is regarded as one of the best deer hunting cartridges ever made. Therefore, the use of full metal jacket rounds and other hard tipped rounds was found unnecessary. With the advancement of newer calibers, the hunting world has changed dramatically. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources announced on November 14th they will now allow hunters to use certain pistol cartridges in rifles designed for those rounds. Even out past 500 yards, this round is carrying more than 2000 foot-pounds of energy. Waste or Abuse to SC Inspector General. Well leave that aside for the moment. I agree with my friend Ron Spomer that it is probably the best deer cartridge youve never tried. The state is home to a variety of deer species, including white-tailed deer, which are the most popular game animals hunted in the state. of energy at 200 yards. South Carolina has the least restrictions on the type of ammunition and caliber of hunting firearms. This is a reasonable selection of cartridges and at least some of them should be available at your local gun shop. of recoil has proven to be a reasonable maximum for most shooters. A hunter must be in the woods on those dates if he wishes to fill 17 tags, plus he must purchase and fill additional tags. Youth hunters who have not completed the hunter education program must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age. However, deer ran less frequency when hunters implemented a high caliber rifle. What does it mean? When it comes to deer shooting, the Remington 6.7 SPC is a great choice. STATEWIDE DEER PERMIT All deer hunters ages 16 and older, unless license exempt, must first buy and carry proof of purchasing an annual hunting license and a statewide deer permit while hunting. Hunting South Carolinas hunting laws are among the most liberal in the United States. Whether youre hunting deer outside or looking for small game during the off-season, these rifles will provide you with a variety of advantages. More information can be obtained by calling DNR Law Enforcement at (803) 734-4002 or the Deer Project at (803) 734-3886. Hunters traveling elsewhere should check with the wildlife agency in their destination state to determine its CWD status and to determine what restrictions the state may have on the movement of carcasses. Hunting time begins one hour before sunrise and ends one hour after sunset. In the state, a large caliber rifle, such as a.35 caliber or better, is now permitted. From the get-go, deer hunters took a shine to the .243 Winchester. A.223 caliber assault rifle would almost certainly be considered an AR-15. All private and management areas have the right to permit the carrying of firearms and bows during the regular gun season. shoots about 15 inches flatter than the 06 with a 180-grainer, so you can see the appeal. From small and working up, deer rifle calibers on the smallest end begin. In a sense, reduced recoil loads are a way to have your cake and eat it too. If a person does not live in the area, he or she is required to purchase a license in order to harvest fish from water bodies. The states deer limit is two per day, but this can be increased to five total seasons and methods at once. Yes, AR15s utilize .223 or NATO 5.56 centerfire cartridges, which are legal for deer hunting. South Carolinas Hunting Season Is Here If the leaves begin to change color, it is the hunting season for deer, hog, and quail in the state. Ill admit, I used to be in the no-way camp. Kelly Shouse, the sheriff of New Hampshire, enjoys shooting the 300 Winchester Magnum. So theres no shortage of rifles chambered in this round. There is a permit, tag, and stamp available for each specific game. It is unlawful to hunt deer with a firearm within three hundred yards of a residence when less than ten feet above the ground without permission of the owner and occupant. Read Next: 10 Best Deer Hunting Guns Today. John B. Ill confess, I find the red-faced rage that some folks harbor against the 6.5 Creed amusing. All regulations in this section apply to all private and public lands throughout the state, unless otherwise specified. The timber covered mountains have patches of clearcuts where the deer hang out and long cross-canyon shots are the norm. We understand that calibers smaller than .24, a centerfire .22 for example, will kill deer under ideal conditions, but also know that conditions in the field are not always perfect. This bullet is heavy enough to penetrate the skull of a deer, and the barrel has a long enough length to allow accurate shots. During the rut season, the deer are active in the morning and evening, so you should go out early and often. More often than not, that cartridge would be the 7mm Rem. In our opinion, the best caliber for deer hunting is the. In addition to Ashe, Chatham, Durham, Forsyth, Granville, Guilford, Orange, Person, Rockingham, Stokes, and Wake counties, there are several other counties with poor conditions. Sellier & Bellot Win 270 - 150 Grain SP - 20 Rounds - Best Premium 270 Win Deer Hunting Caliber 1 Federal - 270 Win - 150-Grain Soft Point - Non-Typical Whitetail Rifle Ammunition - Best Whitetail Hunting Caliber Any keen 270 Win Whitetail hunter will do well to try this highly effective Federal Premium cartridge. In most cases, no. Here is a list of possible Remington Managed Recoil loads we can add to our caliber list. Sharpshooters have been called in to control areas of high deer density. WMA Waterfowl Hunt Results for 2022-2023; Small . South Carolinas hunting seasons and regulations are enforced by the Hunting Seasons and Regulations Act, which is critical for protecting the states deer population. (If you are a metric shooter, just mentally substitute meters for yards; it will be close enough for the purposes of this article.) It isnt that I have an issue with the subject. class with full power loads, so we want to keep our rifle/cartridge/load combination well below that level. These are the superstars of the whitetail world, with the numbers and longevity to support their claim to fame. Changes to Michigan's deer hunting gun laws can cause confusion. Because it has the accuracy and lack of recoil, it is the weapon of choice for Phyllis Cornett. It is prohibited to shoot and kill eagles, hawks, owls, and vultures and other birds of prey. Act 2, passed by the South Carolina General Assembly in 2013, removed the prohibition on hunting over bait on private lands within Game Zone 1 and Zone 2. The result is lousy shot placement on game. The landowner will also have to remove deer feeders from their property as part of the DNRs efforts. It is the best-known brand of trail cams among biologists and hunters. Federal Premium 165-grain Sierra Gameking. Less game will be wounded and lost, which means more animals and better hunting for all of us. Gun statistics also show that deer ran less frequently when hunters used soft point ammunition like ballistic tip or bronze tip rounds. The neck and chamber dimensions are tighter and the leade in the throat is at an optimized (1.5 degree) angle, so the case is more inherently accurate than those other rounds. Tag must remain attached until the deer/carcass is quartered or received by a processor. In the murky and distant pastmeaning before the internetgun and ammo companies would print catalogs, which you could grab for free at the local sporting goods store. In addition, some gun writers of the time questioned whether the .270 was as accurate as the .30/06 or delivered the velocities Winchester advertised, casting more doubt on the round. Most deer hunters use the 129-grain bullets, but it also comes in 120- and 140-grain rounds. Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism (KDWPT) is leading the charge to restore the deer population through habitat restoration and increased deer hunting opportunities. The genius of the 6.5 Creedmoor is that it is such a well-balanced cartridge that is designed to maximize its accuracy potential. Match-grade rifles. There seems to be a great fascination with sub-MOA accuracy and long range shooting these days. When I started deer hunting in the 1970s, the 30-06 and 30-30 were popular among my friends. When hunting doves and other birds, there is no law in South Carolina concerning the distance a hunter must be away from a . It was introduced in 2006 amid a flurry of cartridge introductions and never quite caught on. To anchor the deer quickly, he needs a bullet that will put them down, but the bullet must also be accurate enough to make those shots. I used a number of bullets and among my favorites are Barnes 62-grain TSX, Sig Sauers 60-grain HT and 77-grain OTMs. Deer are most commonly found in 6.5 Creedmoors, 7mm-08s, and.308 rounds, among others. In SC bullet diameter must be . Copyright 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. I think a lot of hunters feel squeamish about shooting a whitetail with a .223, and in several states a .223 doesnt meet the minimum caliber requirements. 2020 All rights reserved. Picking the best deer hunting cartridge also comes down to taste. The states deer harvest this year is 40 percent lower than the record set in 2002. Can I hunt deer with a bow and arrow? I was impressed by how decisive those kills were and decided to give it a try myself and for a couple seasons notched a handful of deer tags with a .223. In the last 40 years, a wide range of calibers has been introduced. of recoil energy in standard weight hunting rifles. Legal rifle calibers by state Since this topic has come up a few times recently I decided to look up and read all the states hunting regs and see what calibers were legal in each state. Youll need a 30-caliber case with a 7mm bullet at the center. I equipped him with one of my 3-gun AR-15 carbines with an adjustable stock and he smoked the hell out of every deer that crossed his path, including some very large-bodied bucks in Nebraska. The sum of all these details is why the 6.5 Creedmoor winning matches, and why the other 6.5s dont. Being mature adults with nothing to prove, we are willing to admit we can shoot better with a rifle that kicks less; anyone can. It also produces about half the recoil of a .30/06, so it is a pussycat to shoot. There are marshes all along the South Carolina coast, as well as mountain forests, but they prefer mixed-old forests, croplands, and farms. The .30/30 is king, but the .35 Rem. The Columbia full-service Licensing and Boat It is unlawful to hunt deer with a firearm within three hundred yards of a residence when less than ten feet above the ground without permission of the owner and occupant. By logging into your account, you agree to our, Location: From Texas but now reside in MS. Gain a better understanding of the World's most popular big game animal and the techniques that will help you become a better deer hunter. Best Caliber for Deer Hunting William W (Bill) Gabbard Left to right 223, 25-06, 7mm08, 270, 280, 308, 7mm Rem Mag, 300 Win Mag What is the best caliber for deer hunting? Limits listed do not apply to quota deer taken on properties enrolled in the Deer Quota Program. Thats what happened with the .308 Winchester. Both of these calibers are excellent for deer hunting, but they may not be the best for each hunt. Winchester 130-grain Deer Season Copper Impact. 220 or larger. Field trials are when hunters release many dogs to compete for game. Fusion Light reduced recoil loads are available in .270 Winchester, .308 Winchester and .30-06. Black Hills Ammunition 62-grain Triple Shock, Federal Premium 60-grain Nosler Partition. It is a NATO round that has a longer barrel and a heavier bullet than the 5.56 NATO round, allowing it to travel farther and accurately. All freshly killed bears must be reported to the South Carolina Division of Natural Resources within 24 hours of killing the bear. Most states require hunters to use at least a 22lr round, so this has become slightly larger (but much faster). There are as many calibers as there are beaches along the Carolinas coast. 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