The Hunt

What our guests say...

I just want to say a big thank you to you and your staff! What an awesome experience, we enjoyed it very much. The boys were disappointed they let dad show them up, but they can't stop talking about the experience and when they can come back. You, your staff and your family are wonderful people and it was really great to get to finally meet you after Jr. has talked so highly of you. It was really awesome to have some time to talk with you about our son's and family. Latham is an awesome young man that I can see how much pride you exude about him as you should. I stayed very plugged into each of my four boys lives and as I am sure you could tell we are very close. My two youngest boys both want to come next year now. I am so proud of each of them and there is nothing like being able to share experiences like this with them, my dad, my brother, niece, and nephew. Enough rambling, again thank you so much for the experience.

Herb Gainey
Mechanicsville, MD

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License Requirements

We have separated license/permit requirements by species hunted:

DEER

  • ALL deer hunters need a big game permit for 1 day of hunting or for the entire season.
  • Non-resident big game permits are $100 and are valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.
  • In addition to the big game permit, non-residents will also need a hunting license which is valid for three (3) consecutive days ($40), ten (10) consecutive days ($75), or the entire season ($125). The annual license is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.
  • Antlerless (doe) deer tags will be provided, so there is no need to purchase additional tags.
  • Antlered (buck) deer tags are required for all deer hunters, including youth hunters (under age 16), and should be ordered with your big game permit and license. Non-residents may purchase up to four (4) antlered deer tags. Two (2) of these have no antler restrictions and two (2) of these have antler restrictions (4 points on one antler or 12" minimum inside spread). The cost is $50 for the 1st antlered tag and $20 for each additional tag. PLEASE PURCHASE AT LEAST ONE RESTRICTED AND ONE UNRESTRICTED TAG WHEN PURCHASING BIG GAME PERMIT AND HUNTING LICENSE.

TURKEY

  • ALL turkey hunters need a big game permit for 1 day of hunting or for the entire season
  • Non-resident big game permits are $100 and are valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.
  • In addition to the big game permit, non-residents will also need a hunting license which is valid for three (3) consecutive days ($40), ten (10) consecutive days ($75), or the entire season ($125). The annual license is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.
  • Turkey tags are required for all turkey hunters, including youth hunters (under age 16), and should be ordered with your big game permit and license. The cost for two tags is $100. Only one gobbler may be killed in March. The turkey tags will be mailed to you in the spring. Please don't forget to bring them as only one set of tags can be issued per hunter.

HOG

  • A big game permit is NOT necessary for hog hunting in South Carolina.
  • Hog hunters only need a hunting license which is valid for three (3) consecutive days ($40), ten (10) consecutive days ($75), or the entire season ($125). The annual license is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.
  • Please refer to the options above for duration and fees.

ALLIGATOR

  • A big game permit is NOT necessary for alligator hunting in South Carolina.
  • Resident and non-resident alligator hunters need a hunting license for the duration of their hunt.
  • ALL participating non-resident hunters also need an additional $200 alligator hunting license.
  • If you were drawn for an alligator tag, please remember to bring the tag and permit. They will need to be in your possession while we are hunting.
  • We will provide the private lands tag and permit.

HUNTER EDUCATION

All resident and nonresident hunters born after June 30, 1979 must have successfully completed a hunter education program and provide their hunter education certificate and ID #.

The most convenient way to purchase a license is online at www.dnr.state.sc.us or by phone at (866) 714-3611. If you have any questions about the required license(s) and/or permit(s) for your hunt, please don't hesitate to call us at 803-584-7363 or e-mail jim@redblufflodge.com.