On Saturday, Aug. 9, Arden Black killed his first deer, a fine buck in full velvet in Hampton County, SC.
The young hunter was participating in the first Youth Day of South Carolina’s 2025 season when he shot the buck.
South Carolina’s rifle season begins on Aug. 15 in Game Zone 3, the same day Game Zone 4 begins the archery-only season. Game Zone 4 goes to rifle season on Sept. 1.
Game Zone 2 starts archery-only season on Sept. 15, primitive weapon season on Oct. 1, then all weapons on Oct. 11. Game Zone 1 starts its primitive weapon season on Oct. 1, then opens for all weapons on Oct. 11.
For more information on South Carolina’s deer hunting season, visit dnr.sc.gov.