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# Rock HillHuntingReport 2026

                

                    Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for York County and Game Zone 2.
                

                
                    Hog: Open Year-Round
                                        Turkey: Closed                    Dove: Closed                    Deer: Closed                    Game Zone 2
                
                
                    
                        **6**
                        WMAs Profiled
                    
                    
                        **Live**
                        Hunt Conditions
                    
                    
                        **Solunar**
                        Rating
                    
                    
                        **2026**
                        Season Guide
                    
                
            
            
                
                    
                        First Look • Hunt Conditions
                        
                            🌘
                            
                                Waning Crescent
                                Illumination: 40%
                            
                        
                    
                    
                        
                            
                                Sunrise
                                6:45 am
                            
                            
                                Sunset
                                7:50 pm
                            
                            
                                Temp
                                62°F
                            
                            
                                Wind
                                7 mph
                            
                        
                                                Excellent — decreasing moon, peak dawn and dusk movement expected.
                        
                            94
                            
                                PRIME
                                Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early.
                            
                        
                    
                
            
        
    

    
        Game Zone 2 • York County
        

## Spartanburg Hunting Season Status

        
        
                        
                
                    
                    
                        Whitetail Deer
                        CLOSED
                    
                
                
                    **Season Dates**Archery: Sept 15 – Oct 10 | Primitive: Oct 1 – 10 | Gun: Oct 11 – Jan 1
                    **Bag Limit:**2 antlered per day, 5 antlered per season (residents). Game Zone 2 private land.
                    Next season opens September 15 on private lands.
                    SC hunting license + big game permit required. WMA license for public lands.
                
            
                        
                
                    
                    
                        Feral Hog
                        OPEN YEAR-ROUND
                    
                
                
                    **Season Dates**No closed season on private land. On WMAs: any open hunting season.
                    **Bag Limit:**No bag limit on private land. No closed season. Any sex.
                    Invasive species — year-round control encouraged by {{DNR}} on private lands.
                    SC hunting license required. Night hunting allowed with landowner permission.
                
            
                        
                
                    
                    
                        Spring Turkey
                        CLOSED
                    
                
                
                    **Season Dates**Spring gobbler: April 3 – May 3 (private lands, Game Zone 2)
                    **Bag Limit:**2 per season, 1 per day. Gobblers only during spring season.
                    Next spring season opens April 3, 2026. Fall season varies — check {{DNR}}.
                    SC hunting license + turkey license. Must report harvest via {{DNR}} Game Check within 24 hours.
                
            
                        
                
                    
                    
                        Mourning Dove
                        CLOSED
                    
                
                
                    **Season Dates**Segment 1: Sept 1 – Oct 4, 2026 | Segment 2: Oct 15 – Nov 14 | Segment 3: Dec 12 – Jan 15
                    **Bag Limit:**15 doves per day. Possession limit: 30 doves.
                    Next dove opener: September 1, 2026. Scout planted fields and sunflower plots now.
                    SC hunting license required. Federal Migratory Bird stamp required age 16+. Wanton waste prohibited.
                
            
                    
        
            Season dates shown are for Game Zone 2 private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with {{DNR}} before hunting.
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            First Look
            

## Spartanburg Hunting Weather Now

            
        
        
            
                
                    
                        62F
                        Partly Cloudy
                        Feels like 59°F
                                            
                    
                        
                            Wind
                            7 mph SW
                        
                        
                            Humidity
                            58%
                        
                        
                            Pressure
                            1018 hPa
                        
                        
                            Moon
                            Waning Crescent
                        
                        
                            Location
                            Rock Hill, SC
                        
                    
                
            
            
                
                    Field Scout Tips
                    

- Calm winds are ideal for scent control. Play the wind carefully — enter and exit your stand downwind.
                                                    
- Dark moon nights push deer to move in legal shooting hours at dawn and dusk. Be at your stand early.

                
            
        
    

    
        Solunar Index
        

## Spartanburg Hunt Conditions Today

        
                
            
                Temperature
                62°F
                Optimal
            
            
                Wind Speed
                7 mph
                Ideal — Calm
            
            
                Barometric
                1018 hPa
                High — Active
            
            
                Moon Phase
                🌘
                Prime
            
        

        
                
            PRIME
            Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early.
        
    

    
        Extended Outlook
        

## Spartanburg Hunt Forecast — 5 Days

        
        
                        
                MON
                Sunny
                
                    63° / 44°
                
                9 mph wind • 57% humidity
                PRIME
            
                        
                TUE
                Partly Cloudy
                
                    67° / 48°
                
                13 mph wind • 51% humidity
                FAIR
            
                        
                WED
                Light Rain
                
                    58° / 41°
                
                8 mph wind • 52% humidity
                GOOD
            
                        
                THU
                Clear & Cool
                
                    55° / 39°
                
                5 mph wind • 56% humidity
                PRIME
            
                        
                FRI
                Mostly Cloudy
                
                    71° / 52°
                
                13 mph wind • 53% humidity
                FAIR
            
                    
    

    
        Public Hunting Lands
        

## Spartanburg SC Wildlife Management Areas

        Six public hunting areas within reach of Rock Hill — from in-county dove fields to mountain bear country an hour west.
        
        
                        
                
                    
                        
                            Cliff Pitts WMA
                            
                                ~1,000 acres
                                STATE WMA
                            
                        
                    
                    York County • In County
                
                
                    
                                                Whitetail Deer
                                                Turkey
                                                Small Game
                                                Dove
                                            
                    

Cliff Pitts WMA is the closest public hunting ground to Rock Hill proper, managed by {{DNR}} in Game Zone 2. The property features a mix of agricultural fields, pine stands, and hardwood bottoms. Known for dove field management and accessible deer hunting within York County.

                    

Public access. Check {{DNR}} current year hunting guide for designated parking areas and field maps. WMA license required in addition to hunting license.

                    
                        Field Tip
                        Dove fields here are actively managed. Scout before season opener — fields rotate annually. Best deer hunting near the hardwood creek drainages.
                    
                
                
                    Game Zone 2
                                            [Field Guide](/field-guides/cliff-pitts/)
                        [PDF](/field-guides/cliff-pitts/cliff-pitts-wma-field-guide.pdf)
                                    
            
                        
                
                    
                        
                            Jocassee Gorges WMA
                            
                                38,000 acres
                                STATE WMA
                            
                        
                    
                    Pickens / Oconee Counties • ~1 hour west
                
                
                    
                                                Whitetail Deer
                                                Turkey
                                                Black Bear
                                                Feral Hog
                                                Ruffed Grouse
                                                Small Game
                                            
                    

One of the largest WMAs in South Carolina, Jocassee Gorges encompasses rugged Blue Ridge terrain in Pickens and Oconee Counties. This wilderness tract holds one of SC's best black bear populations. Deer and turkey hunting can be excellent for those willing to hike deep into the mountains. Ruffed grouse are a rare bonus.

                    

Multiple trailhead access points off US-11 and SC-130. Remote terrain requires topographic maps and GPS. WMA license required. No motorized vehicles beyond designated roads.

                    
                        Field Tip
                        For bear, locate white oak flats and persimmon trees in September. For deer, hunt ridge saddles and creek confluences. Bring waterproof boots — expect steep terrain and creek crossings.
                    
                
                
                    Game Zone 1 / 2
                                            [Field Guide](/field-guides/jocassee-gorges/)
                        [PDF](/field-guides/jocassee-gorges/jocassee-gorges-field-guide.pdf)
                                    
            
                        
                
                    
                        
                            Broad River WMA
                            
                                18,422 acres
                                STATE WMA
                            
                        
                    
                    Newberry / Fairfield Counties • ~1 hour south
                
                
                    
                                                Whitetail Deer
                                                Turkey
                                                Feral Hog
                                                Waterfowl
                                                Small Game
                                                Dove
                                            
                    

Broad River WMA covers the floodplain and upland terrain along the Broad River corridor. This large tract is known for its feral hog population — one of the most accessible year-round hunting opportunities in the region. Deer and turkey hunting is productive in the hardwood bottoms and planted pines.

                    

Multiple access points along SC-34 and county roads. Portions subject to seasonal flooding — check conditions before hunting bottomlands. WMA license required.

                    
                        Field Tip
                        Feral hogs concentrate near river bottoms and food plots year-round. Hunt creek crossings and wallows. For deer, the hardwood drainages hold rubs and scrapes during the rut.
                    
                
                
                    Game Zone 2
                                            [Field Guide](/field-guides/broad-river/)
                        [PDF](/field-guides/broad-river/broad-river-field-guide.pdf)
                                    
            
                        
                
                    
                        
                            Tyger River Complex
                            
                                Multiple tracts acres
                                STATE WMA
                            
                        
                    
                    Rock Hill / Laurens Counties • In County / nearby
                
                
                    
                                                Mourning Dove
                                                Whitetail Deer
                                                Small Game
                                                Turkey
                                            
                    

The Tyger River Complex consists of multiple smaller tracts managed along the Tyger River drainages in Rock Hill and Laurens Counties. These properties focus heavily on dove field management, with {{DNR}} planting and managing fields for migratory dove hunting in September.

                    

Access varies by individual tract. Check {{DNR}} annual WMA guide for current field status and parking locations. Fields managed under {{DNR}} dove program — some require pre-season registration.

                    
                        Field Tip
                        The September 1 dove opener is a community event at these fields. Arrive early to secure position. Fields typically produce best during the first two weeks of season.
                    
                
                
                    Game Zone 2
                                            [Field Guide](/field-guides/tyger-river/)
                        [PDF](/field-guides/tyger-river/tyger-river-field-guide.pdf)
                                    
            
                        
                
                    
                        
                            Poe Creek State Forest WMA
                            
                                6,200 acres
                                STATE FOREST WMA
                            
                        
                    
                    Pickens County • ~45 minutes west
                
                
                    
                                                Whitetail Deer
                                                Black Bear
                                                Turkey
                                                Gray Squirrel
                                                Rabbit
                                            
                    

Poe Creek State Forest WMA in Pickens County offers diverse hunting on state forest land managed cooperatively with {{DNR}}. The property features a mix of planted pines, hardwood ridges, and stream bottomlands. Black bear season applies here — check zone-specific regulations carefully.

                    

Primary access off SC-8 in Easley area. State forest roads provide interior access during dry conditions. WMA license and state forest permit may both be required — verify with {{DNR}}.

                    
                        Field Tip
                        Squirrel hunting is often overlooked but productive at Poe Creek — excellent scouting opportunity in early season that reveals deer sign before gun season opens.
                    
                
                
                    Game Zone 2
                                            [Field Guide](/field-guides/poe-creek/)
                        [PDF](/field-guides/poe-creek/poe-creek-field-guide.pdf)
                                    
            
                        
                
                    
                        
                            Mountain Hunt Unit (Game Zone 1)
                            
                                Variable acres
                                MOUNTAIN ZONE
                            
                        
                    
                    Cherokee / Greenville Counties • Adjacent to York County
                
                
                    
                                                Black Bear
                                                Whitetail Deer
                                                Ruffed Grouse
                                                Turkey
                                                Wild Boar
                                            
                    

The Mountain Hunt Unit encompasses Cherokee and northern Greenville County lands bordering Rock Hill. This is the nearest access to Game Zone 1 regulations — including earlier bear seasons and different bag limits than Zone 2. Rugged terrain with significant elevation change.

                    

Multiple public access points along the I-85 corridor into Cherokee County. Check current year {{DNR}} hunting guide for Game Zone 1 specific dates and areas. Zone boundaries matter here.

                    
                        Field Tip
                        Zone 1 deer season opens earlier than Zone 2 — if you hunt this area, carry a copy of zone boundary maps. The ridge lines between Cherokee and Greenville hold excellent ruffed grouse habitat.
                    
                
                
                    Game Zone 1
                                            [Field Guide](/field-guides/mountain-hunt-unit/)
                        [PDF](/field-guides/mountain-hunt-unit/mountain-hunt-unit-field-guide.pdf)
                                    
            
                    

        
        
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## Spartanburg Hunting Reviews

        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
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## Hunting Gear Guide

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                    Tuff Toe Boot Guard
                    Boot Protection
                
                
                    

Ballistic-grade polyurethane adhesive that triples the life of any hunting boot. Originally developed with NASA-grade materials and tested by MLB pitchers for 30+ years. Waterproof, chemical-resistant, and puncture-proof. Applies in 30 minutes, cures in 24 hours. One kit covers both boots. Available in black, brown, and tan to match your leather.

                    
                                                Made in USA
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                        ★★★★☆
                        4.5 / 5
                    
                    $29.99
                    Best for: Any hunter tired of replacing boots every season
                
            
                        
                
                    Kenetrek Mountain Extreme 1000
                    Mountain Hunting Boot
                
                
                    

Italian-made mountain hunting boot built for heavy loads over rough terrain. 1000g Thinsulate insulation handles SC piedmont cold snaps through January gun season. K-73 outsole grips wet rock and creek crossings. Reinforced toe rand and full-grain leather upper. The go-to boot for serious Jocassee Gorges and mountain zone hunters packing out heavy game.

                    
                                                1000g Insulated
                                                Waterproof
                                                Mountain
                                            
                    
                        ★★★★☆
                        4.7 / 5
                    
                    $450
                    Best for: Mountain hunters, heavy pack-outs, cold weather
                
            
                        
                
                    Crispi Nevada GTX
                    All-Around Hunting Boot
                
                
                    

Consistently rated the best overall hunting boot year after year. The ankle bone support system (ABSS) prevents rolling on uneven WMA trails. Gore-Tex waterproof lining keeps feet dry through creek crossings and morning dew. Zero break-in time out of the box. Available in uninsulated or 200g insulated for early-to-mid season versatility across Game Zone 2.

                    
                                                Gore-Tex
                                                ABSS Ankle Support
                                                Zero Break-In
                                            
                    
                        ★★★★☆
                        4.8 / 5
                    
                    $399 - $429
                    Best for: All-season, all-terrain — the one-boot solution
                
            
                        
                
                    Sitka Equinox Turkey Vest
                    Turkey Hunting Vest
                
                
                    

Purpose-built for spring gobbler season with Optifade Subalpine camouflage pattern. Multiple call pockets keep mouth calls, box calls, and slates organized and accessible. Flip-down padded seat cushion for long sits against hardwoods. Lightweight mesh construction stays cool during April mornings that warm up fast in the SC piedmont.

                    
                                                Optifade Camo
                                                Call Storage
                                                Padded Seat
                                            
                    
                        ★★★★☆
                        4.6 / 5
                    
                    $249
                    Best for: Spring turkey hunters who sit and call
                
            
                        
                
                    Danner Sharptail Snake Boot
                    Snake-Proof Hunting Boot
                
                
                    

Full snake-proof protection from sole to shin — essential for spring turkey and early-season dove hunts in York County when copperheads and timber rattlers are active. 360-degree snake guard with lightweight polyurethane footbed. The CamoHide leather and textile upper is quieter in brush than rubber alternatives. ASTM-rated snake protection.

                    
                                                Snake Proof
                                                ASTM Rated
                                                Lightweight
                                            
                    
                        ★★★★☆
                        4.4 / 5
                    
                    $210
                    Best for: Spring turkey, dove fields, and warm-weather hunts
                
            
                        
                
                    Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42
                    Binoculars
                
                
                    

Best-in-class optics at a price point that makes sense for deer and turkey hunters. HD optical system with anti-reflective coatings delivers sharp edge-to-edge clarity at dawn and dusk when game is most active. Fully waterproof and fog-proof with argon purging. Rubber armor absorbs impacts from tree stand drops. Backed by Vortex's unconditional VIP lifetime warranty.

                    
                                                HD Glass
                                                Lifetime Warranty
                                                Waterproof
                                            
                    
                        ★★★★☆
                        4.7 / 5
                    
                    $229
                    Best for: Deer hunters glassing fields and food plots
                
            
                    

        
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        Game Zone 2 Key Dates
        

## SC Hunting Season Calendar

        

                
                        
                Sept 1, 2026
                
                    Dove Season Opens — Segment 1
                    Private lands and managed fields. Limit 15/day.
                
                Statewide
            
                        
                Sept 15, 2026
                
                    Deer Archery Season Opens
                    Private lands, Game Zone 2. Bow and crossbow.
                
                Zone 2
            
                        
                Oct 1, 2026
                
                    Primitive Weapons Season Opens
                    Muzzleloader and primitive equipment only.
                
                Zone 2
            
                        
                Oct 4, 2026
                
                    Dove Season 1 Closes
                    Segment 1 closes. Segment 2 opens Nov 15. Per {{DNR}}.
                
                Statewide
            
                        
                Oct 11, 2026
                
                    Deer Gun Season Opens
                    Private lands. All legal weapons. Peak rut Nov.
                
                Zone 2
            
                        
                Nov 15, 2026
                
                    Dove Season Segment 2 Opens
                    Nov 15 – Nov 29. 15 doves per day limit. Per {{DNR}} migratory bird seasons.
                
                Statewide
            
                        
                Nov (Peak)
                
                    Peak Whitetail Rut
                    Estimated peak rut for SC Piedmont: Nov 1-15.
                
                Zone 2
            
                        
                Nov 29, 2026
                
                    Dove Season Segment 2 Closes
                    Segment 3 opens Dec 22. Per {{DNR}} migratory bird seasons.
                
                Statewide
            
                        
                Dec 22, 2026
                
                    Dove Season Segment 3 Opens
                    Dec 22, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027. 15 doves per day limit. Per {{DNR}} migratory bird seasons.
                
                Statewide
            
                        
                Jan 1, 2027
                
                    Deer Gun Season Closes
                    Final day of Zone 2 deer gun season.
                
                Zone 2
            
                        
                Apr 3, 2027
                
                    Spring Turkey Gobbler Season Opens
                    Private lands, Zone 2. Gobblers only. 2 per season.
                
                Zone 2
            
                        
                May 3, 2027
                
                    Spring Turkey Season Closes
                    30-day spring gobbler season ends.
                
                Zone 2
            
                    

        
            Dates reflect 2026 SC hunting regulations for Game Zone 2. Always verify with the current {{DNR}} Hunting and Fishing Guide. Regulations are subject to change. Hogs are legal year-round on private land with a hunting license — no closed season.
        
    

    
        Questions and Answers
        

## Spartanburg Hunting FAQ

        Common questions about hunting in the Rock Hill area, answered.
        
        

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                    When does deer season open in Rock Hill SC?
                    
                        
                    
                
                
                    In York County (Game Zone 2) on private lands, deer archery season opens September 15. Primitive weapons season runs October 1-10. Gun season opens October 11 and runs through January 1. WMA seasons may have different dates — check the current {{DNR}} South Carolina Hunting and Fishing Guide each year.
                
            
            
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                    Where can I hunt near Rock Hill SC?
                    
                        
                    
                
                
                    Public hunting near Rock Hill includes Cliff Pitts WMA (in York County — deer, turkey, small game), the Tyger River Complex (dove fields in Rock Hill and Laurens Counties), Jocassee Gorges WMA (38,000 acres about 1 hour west — deer, turkey, bear), Broad River WMA (18,000+ acres about 1 hour south — deer, turkey, hog), and Poe Creek State Forest WMA (about 45 minutes west — deer, bear). A WMA license is required on all {{DNR}} public hunting lands in addition to your basic hunting license.
                
            
            
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                    Do I need a license to hunt in South Carolina?
                    
                        
                    
                
                
                    Yes. All hunters in South Carolina need a state hunting license. Deer and turkey require an additional big game permit. Hunting on any Wildlife Management Area (WMA) requires a WMA license. Federal migratory bird hunters age 16 and older need a federal duck stamp for waterfowl. Licenses and permits are available through {{DNR}} at dnr.sc.gov or at authorized license agents throughout York County.
                
            
            
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                    Can you hunt on Sundays in SC?
                    
                        
                    
                
                
                    Yes. South Carolina allows Sunday hunting on private lands and on most WMAs. There are no statewide Sunday hunting restrictions. However, some counties or local jurisdictions may have ordinances — always verify local rules before hunting on Sundays. Sunday hunting with firearms is permitted on all {{DNR}} WMAs.
                
            
            
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                    What is the bag limit for deer in Game Zone 2?
                    
                        
                    
                
                
                    In Game Zone 2 (which includes York County), the deer bag limit for SC residents is 2 antlered deer per day with a season limit of 5 antlered deer total. For antlerless deer, {{DNR}} quota permits apply on WMAs — check the specific WMA regulations. On private lands, antlerless deer limits depend on the county. Always consult the current {{DNR}} South Carolina Hunting and Fishing Guide for updated limits, as they can change each season.
                
            
            
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                    Are there bear in the Rock Hill area?
                    
                        
                    
                
                
                    Black bear are present in the mountain regions adjacent to York County — particularly in Cherokee County (Mountain Hunt Unit, Game Zone 1), Jocassee Gorges WMA (Pickens/Oconee Counties), and Poe Creek State Forest WMA (Pickens County). Bear hunting in SC requires a bear tag in addition to a big game permit. The Mountain Hunt Unit (Game Zone 1) in Cherokee County borders York County and is the closest designated bear hunting area. Bear sightings in York County itself are occasional but not common.
                

    

    
        
            
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