Wild Turkey - SCDNR - Wildlife Information

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Residents and Nonresidents: 2 gobblers per season, no more than one per day, no more than one (1) prior to April 10.
Unlawful to harvest a “Jake” defined as a male wild turkey with a beard less than six inches and a tail fan that is not fully developed with the central tail feathers being longer than the rest (50-11-500).
On private lands statewide it is unlawful to stalk a wild turkey while behind a decoy or tail fan. Tail fans include those made of real or synthetic feathers or an image or likeness of a tail fan applied to any material. Commonly referred to as reaping (50-11-500).

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Online Turkey Tags

Turkey Hunting

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.

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.

Report on public meetings related to wild turkey declines and options for future management
Wild Turkey Resources in South Carolina with Recommendations on Seasons and Bag Limits (PDF)
- Appendices - 8MB (PDF)
Wild Turkey Resources in South Carolina 2020
Wild Turkey Resources in South Carolina 2021
Wild Turkey Resources in South Carolina 2022
Wild Turkey Resources in South Carolina 2023
Wild Turkey Resources in South Carolina 2024