Special Doe Hunting Season
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a special hunting season for does (female deer) in South Carolina from January 2nd to January 31st. It requires hunters to obtain specific licenses and tags for this season and increases the number of antlerless deer tags available for purchase. The Department of Natural Resources will also produce educational materials encouraging hunters to target does to help manage deer populations.
Key provisions
- Establishes a special doe hunting season from January 2nd to January 31st.
- Requires licenses and special doe season tags for hunting does.
- Increases the number of antlerless deer tags available for purchase.
- The Department of Natural Resources will produce literature encouraging hunters to take antlerless deer.
- Defines ‘doe’ or ‘does’ as biologically female deer.
- Specifies that tags must be used as prescribed by the department.
- Outlines fees for licenses and tags for residents and nonresidents.
- Requires a minimum of four points on one antler or a minimum twelve-inch inside antler spread for antler restriction tags.
Who is affected
- Hunters
- South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
- Deer populations
- Landowners
- Residents of South Carolina
Notable changes
- Increases the availability of antlerless deer tags.
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