Information

2019-2020 Public Drawing Waterfowl Hunt

Youth Only Public
Lottery Waterfowl Hunts

Hunt Sites

  1. Transportation, blinds and decoys are furnished on Bear Island - East, Bear Island - West, Bear Island - Springfield, Sandy Beach, and Broad River WMAs. Transportation only is furnished at Samworth, Santee Coastal - The Cape, Santee Coastal - Cedar Island, Santee Coastal - Murphy Island, Santee Delta - East and Santee Delta - West; blinds may be available on some hunts but are not guaranteed. Hunters will be limited to one bag of decoys per hunt party. Marsh stools are highly recommended.
  2. All sites require moderate physical exertion. Cedar Island, Murphy Island and Cape hunts are very strenuous hunts.
  3. Hunting from banks or dikes is NOT allowed.
  4. Chest waders and strong flashlights are necessary on all sites.
  5. Report Times: Santee Coastal - Cedar Island and Santee Coastal - Murphy Island report to the main office at 4:30 am, EST. Beaverdam WMA report to check station at 5:30 am, EST. All other sites report to respective check stations at 5:00 am, EST.
  6. The use of retrievers is strongly recommended. All dogs must be kept on a leash. While hunting, retrievers must remain in close proximity to the hunter except during actual retrieving. Hunters are limited to one dog per blind. Hunters must be able to load and offload their own dogs on the docks for Samworth, Murphy Island and Cedar Island hunts which may be difficult at low tide. Dog stands are recommended.
  7. Nontoxic shot (steel, bismuth or other Federally approved shot) is required on all sites.
  8. Blinds for mobility impaired hunters may be available. Mobility impaired hunters on all areas where accessible blinds are available are required to call prior to the hunt date and notify area personnel of access needs. Mobility impaired blinds are not available at Bear Island - West, Bear Island - Springfield, Santee Coastal - Cedar Island, Santee Coastal - Murphy Island, Santee Delta - East or Santee Delta - West.
  9. Geese can be taken at all sites on those dates that fall within the established goose season for that area of the state.
  10. The hunt period on all sites is one-half hour before sunrise to 11:00 a.m.
  11. Each hunter will be limited to 25 shells; 10 gauge or larger guns are not allowed.
  12. Alcohol is prohibited. Participation in the hunt constitutes consent to search of persons and their belongings. Any violation of any law or WMA regulation may result in immediate dismissal from the hunt.

County: Colleton

Hunt Dates: 11/23/19, 11/30/19, 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 1/2/20, 1/9/20, 1/16/20, 1/23/20, 1/30/20

  • Report to the check station no later than 5:00 a.m. for mandatory orientation. Blinds, decoys and transportation will be provided.

Directions: Proceed on US Hwy 17 in Colleton County to the intersection of State Secondary Road S-15-26 (Bennett's Point Road) located 3 miles east of Green Pond and 8 miles west of Jacksonboro. Continue approximately 13 miles on S-15-26. After crossing the Ashepoo River, proceed approximately 2 miles and turn left into the Bear Island WMA entrance (TiTi Road). Follow this dirt road to the check station.

County:Colleton

Hunt Dates: 12/14/19, 12/21/19, 12/28/19, 1/4/20, 1/11/20, 1/18/20, 1/25/20, 1/31/20

  • Report to the check station no later than 5:00 a.m. for mandatory orientation. Blinds, decoys and transportation will be provided.

Directions: Proceed on US Hwy 17 in Colleton County to the intersection of State Secondary Road S-15-26 (Bennett's Point Road) located 3 miles east of Green Pond and 8 miles west of Jacksonboro. Continue approximately 13 miles on S-15-26. After crossing the Ashepoo River, proceed approximately 2 miles and turn left into the Bear Island WMA entrance (TiTi Road). Follow this dirt road to the check station.

County: Colleton

Hunt Dates: 11/26/19, 12/13/19, 12/20/19, 12/27/19, 1/3/20, 1/10/20, 1/17/20, 1/24/20, 1/29/20

  • Report to the check station no later than 5:00 a.m. for mandatory orientation. Blinds, decoys and transportation will be provided.

Directions: Proceed on US Hwy 17 in Colleton County to the intersection of State Secondary Road S-15-26 (Bennett's Point Road) located 3 miles east of Green Pond and 8 miles west of Jacksonboro. Continue approximately 13 miles on S-15-26. After crossing the Ashepoo River, proceed approximately 2 miles and turn left into the Bear Island WMA entrance (TiTi Road). Follow this dirt road to the check station.

County: Anderson

Hunt Dates: 12/21/19, 12/28/19, 1/4/20, 1/11/20, 1/18/20, 1/25/20

  • Report to the check station no later than 5:30 AM. Blinds, decoys and transportation will be provided.

Directions: Beaverdam Creek WMA is located near Townville, SC in Anderson County. Take Hwy 24 to Fairplay Road near the Townville Post Office. Go west for 0.1 miles on Fairplay Road. Take the first left (southeast) on Fred Dobbins Road for 1.1 miles. Take the next right (southwest) on McAdams Road for 1 mile. Turn left on the dirt road before the next bridge. Directional signs are posted.

County: Fairfield

Hunt Dates: 12/14/19, 12/21/19, 12/28/19, 1/4/20, 1/11/20, 1/18/20, 1/25/20

  • Report to the check station no later than 5:00 a.m. for mandatory orientation. Blinds, decoys and transportation will be provided.

Directions: The Broad River Waterfowl Area is located just south of Highway 34 in Fairfield County. From Newberry, take the first dirt road to the right after crossing Broad River Bridge. Proceed 1.2 miles and turn right at the Broad River WMA sign. The shed is approximately 0.5 miles past the sign.

County: Georgetown

Hunt Dates: 12/17/19, 1/7/20, 1/14/20, 1/21/20, 1/28/20

  • Report to the check station no later than 5:00 a.m. for mandatory orientation. Hunters must furnish decoys. Transportation will be provided.

Directions: From Georgetown travel 7.8 miles north on US Hwy 701. Once crossing the Black River, turn right onto Plantersville Rd (SC-S-22-4/SC-S-22-52). Continue approximately 6 miles and turn right onto Samworth Loop. Follow to stop sign and turn left. Travel about 300ft and turn right onto Dirleton Road arriving at Samworth WMA.

County: Berkeley

Hunt Dates: 12/18/19, 1/8/20, 1/15/20, 1/22/20, 1/29/20

  • Report to the check station no later than 5:00 a.m. for mandatory orientation. Blinds, decoys and transportation will be provided.

Directions: From St. Stephen, take Hwy 45 West – travel about 8.75 miles. Turn left onto Sandy Beach Road, which is just across from a fire tower. Continue down Sandy Beach Road for 3.75 miles until you get to the equipment shed (along the way you’ll cross the dike at a large power-line right-of-way where the road will jog right then left).

If you are coming from the Cross area, heading East on Hwy 45 toward St. Stephen, your turn-off for Sandy Beach Road will be on your right, about 6.75 miles after you cross the Diversion Canal. Continue down Sandy Beach Road for 3.75 miles until you get to the equipment shed (along the way you’ll cross the dike at a large power-line right-of-way where the road will jog right then left).

County: Georgetown

Hunt Dates: 11/26/19, 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/31/19, 1/9/20, 1/16/20, 1/23/20, 1/30/20

  • Report to the check station no later than 4:30 a.m. for mandatory orientation. Hunters must furnish decoys. Transportation will be provided. Marsh stools encouraged.

Directions: Proceed on US Hwy 17 south from Georgetown. After crossing the South Santee River Bridge, turn left on the first paved road (South Santee Road). Travel 1.3 miles and turn left on Santee Gun Club Road (dirt road) at the sign indicating Santee Coastal Reserve WMA. Do not turn off of this road. Follow the signs to the check station, a distance of 3.2 miles.

County: Charleston

Hunt Dates: 11/25/19, 12/18/19, 1/2/20, 1/8/20, 1/15/20, 1/22/20, 1/29/20

  • Report to the check station no later than 4:30 a.m. for mandatory orientation. Hunters must furnish decoys. Transportation will be provided. Marsh stools encouraged.

Directions: Proceed on US Hwy 17 south from Georgetown. After crossing the South Santee River Bridge, turn left on the first paved road (South Santee Road). Travel 1.3 miles and turn left on Santee Gun Club Road (dirt road) at the sign indicating Santee Coastal Reserve WMA. Do not turn off of this road. Follow the signs to the check station, a distance of 3.2 miles.

County: Charleston

Hunt Dates: 11/23/19, 12/13/19, 12/20/19, 12/27/19, 1/3/20, 1/10/20, 1/17/20, 1/24/20, 1/31/20

  • Report to the check station no later than 5:00 a.m. for mandatory orientation. Hunters must furnish decoys. Transportation will be provided. Marsh stools encouraged.

Directions: Proceed on US Hwy 17 south from Georgetown. After crossing the South Santee River Bridge, turn left on the first paved road (South Santee Road). Travel 1.3 miles and turn left on Santee Gun Club Road (dirt road) at the sign indicating Santee Coastal Reserve WMA. Do not turn off of this road. Follow the signs to the check station, a distance of 3.2 miles.

County: Georgetown

Hunt Dates: 12/14/19, 12/21/19, 12/28/19, 1/4/20, 1/11/20, 1/18/20, 1/25/20

  • Report to the check station no later than 5:00 a.m. for mandatory orientation. Hunters must furnish decoys. Transportation will be provided. Marsh stools encouraged.

Directions: Santee-Delta East WMA is located on the east side of US Hwy 17 between the North and South Santee Rivers, approximately 12 miles south of Georgetown.

County: Georgetown

Hunt Dates: 12/14/19, 12/21/19, 12/28/19, 1/4/20, 1/11/20, 1/18/20, 1/25/20

  • Report to the check station no later than 5:00 a.m. for mandatory orientation. Hunters must furnish decoys. Transportation will be provided. Marsh stools encouraged.

Directions: Santee-Delta East WMA is located on the west side of US Hwy 17 between the North and South Santee Rivers, approximately 12 miles south of Georgetown.

County: Richland

Hunt Dates: 12/18/19, 1/1/20, 1/8/20, 1/22/20, 1/29/20

  • Report to the check station no later than 5:00 a.m. for mandatory orientation.

Directions: To reach the preserve from Columbia, go approximately 17 miles east on US Highway 378 (business) to its junction with SC Highway 601 travel 1.7 miles, then turn north on Goodwill Plantation Road across from Goodwill Baptist Church.

The above Hunt Site Information is also available as a downloadable PDF document.


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