Attention turkey hunters: There is a misprint on the back of the turkey tag forms regarding season dates on private and WMA lands. Please note, this error is ONLY on the back of the turkey tag forms. Information on the tags themselves is correct.

2026 Turkey Seasons:
Private Lands Statewide: April 3 – May 3
WMA Lands Statewide: April – May 3 (no hunting on Sundays)

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Recreational Hunting and Fishing Tag Application

All hunters, including those younger than 16 or those who are calling/guiding must possess a valid set of turkey tags. Youth may request their free set of tags ,https://www.dnr.sc.gov/licenses/pdf/speciallicenseapp.pdf through the Go Outdoors SC.
Turkeys harvested by youth on private lands during designated statewide youth hunting weekends are not required to be tagged.

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Turkey Harvest Reporting

Hunters in South Carolina are required to electronically report ALL turkey harvested no later than 12:00 MIDNIGHT the day of their harvest.
Reporting your harvest is quick, easy and free through the new Go Outdoors SC app, website portal, toll-free phone number or by text.

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