--- title: "Florence Hunting" url: https://www.hereflorence.com/hunting-florence-sc/ date: 2026-06-16T20:06:10+00:00 modified: 2026-06-16T20:17:09+00:00 author: "" site: "HERE Florence" attribution: "HERE Florence" --- # Florence Hunting *Source: [HERE Florence](https://www.hereflorence.com/hunting-florence-sc/) — June 16, 2026 by * HEREFlorence # Florence Hunting Report Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Florence and Zone 4 (Pee Dee). Hog: UNK Turkey: UNK Dove: UNK Deer: UNK Zone 4 (Pee Dee) **4** WMAs Profiled **Live** Hunt Conditions **Solunar** Rating **2026** Season Guide First Look • Hunt Conditions 🌒 Waxing Crescent Illumination: 89% Sunrise 10:21 am Sunset 12:29 am Temp 84°F Wind 9 mph Weather as of 2:00 AM ET Good — increasing moonlight; deer active morning and evening. 73 GOOD Good conditions. Plan your approach and be patient. Zone 4 (Pee Dee) • Florence ## Florence Hunting Season Status Whitetail Deer UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with SCDNR. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with SCDNR. No verified Whitetail Deer season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load SCDNR canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from SCDNR. Feral Hog UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with SCDNR. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with SCDNR. No verified Feral Hog season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load SCDNR canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from SCDNR. Spring Turkey UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with SCDNR. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with SCDNR. No verified Spring Turkey season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load SCDNR canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from SCDNR. Mourning Dove UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with SCDNR. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with SCDNR. No verified Mourning Dove season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load SCDNR canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from SCDNR. Season dates shown are for Zone 4 (Pee Dee) private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with SCDNR before hunting. [Report a Season Update](/submit-a-tip/?topic=report-a-season-update) Hunting Report Partners [Dick's Sporting Goods](https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/c/hunting) [Bass Pro Shops](https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/hunting) [Cabelas](https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/hunting) [Academy Sports](https://www.academy.com/hunting) First Look ## Florence Hunting Weather Now 84F Clear Feels like 88°F as of 2:00 AM ET Wind 9 mph S Humidity 62% Pressure 1014 hPa Moon Waxing Crescent Location Florence, SC Field Scout Tips - Nothing is in season today — pure scouting window. Walk property lines, check trail cams, and hang stands for the opener. - Warm day — scout creek bottoms and water sources where game will hold once seasons reopen. - Use closed season to inventory deer, locate gobblers on the roost, and pattern hog sign for when seasons return. Solunar Index ## Florence Hunt Conditions Today Temperature 84°F Too Warm Wind Speed 9 mph Moderate Barometric 1014 hPa Normal Moon Phase 🌒 Good GOOD Good conditions. Plan your approach and be patient. Extended Outlook ## Florence Hunt Forecast — 5 Days TODAY Mostly Sunny 95° / 78° 10 mph wind • 0% humidity SLOW WED Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 94° / 74° 12 mph wind • 0% humidity STAY IN THU Showers And Thunderstorms 88° / 70° 7 mph wind • 0% humidity STAY IN FRI Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 86° / 70° 7 mph wind • 0% humidity STAY IN SAT Rain Showers Likely 85° / 70° 5 mph wind • 0% humidity SLOW Public Hunting Lands ## Florence South Carolina Wildlife Management Areas Six public hunting areas within reach of Florence — from in-county dove fields to mountain bear country an hour west. Little Pee Dee WMA acres Florence/Marion/Dillon • Field Tip Field Guide Coming Soon Lynchburg WMA acres Lee/Sumter (drive from Florence) • Field Tip Field Guide Coming Soon Webster WMA acres Williamsburg (drive from Florence) • Field Tip Field Guide Coming Soon Great Pee Dee River Heritage Preserve acres Florence • Field Tip Field Guide Coming Soon Did We Miss a Spot? 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Community Reviews ## Florence Hunting Reviews Share Your Hunt Hunted a Florence-area WMA or private land? Tell us about it in 280 characters or fewer. Location Hunted * Select a location... Little Pee Dee WMA Lynchburg WMA Webster WMA Great Pee Dee River Heritage Preserve Private Land — Florence Other Your First Name * How Was the Hunt? * (280 characters max) Species Targeted Select species... Whitetail Deer Turkey Dove Feral Hog Black Bear Duck / Waterfowl Squirrel Rabbit Other Best Spot / Stand Location Gear That Made the Difference Submit Review Community Here *We...* Bag Them *Big...* Trophy harvests, personal bests, and record-book moments from Florence hunters. Your First Name * Location Species Select species... Whitetail Deer Turkey Black Bear Feral Hog Other Weight / Rack Size / Score Tell Us the Story * (200 chars max) Photo or Video (optional, max 8MB) Submit Trophy Don't Drink by the *Swig...* Your favorite post-hunt watering hole. Where do you go when the hunt is done? Your First Name * Bar / Restaurant Name * Go-To Drink Why This Spot? * (200 chars max) Photo of the Bar or Drink (optional, max 8MB) Submit Pick Coverage ## Florence Hunting News Presented by [SCDNR Wildlife](https://www.dnr.sc.gov) South Carolina Department of Natural Resources [Become a Sponsor](/section-sponsorship/?section=hunting) Local — Florence and Pee Dee [Local South Carolina Hunting License Fees, Tags, and Permits Explained (Resident vs Non-Resident) Every SC hunting license, tag, and permit you might need — resident and non-resident pricing, big game permits, WMA permits, migratory bird stamps, and how to buy them through Go Outdoors SC. Jul 19, 2026](https://www.hereflorence.com/2026/07/19/sc-hunting-license-fees-tags-permits-explained/) [Local South Carolina WMA Hunting: How to Draw a Quota Hunt and Score on Public Land The complete guide to hunting South Carolina's Wildlife Management Areas — how to apply for quota deer and turkey hunts, the WMA permit rules, and the public-land tactics that put Florence hunters on mature deer. Jul 19, 2026](https://www.hereflorence.com/2026/07/19/sc-wma-hunting-guide-quota-hunts-public-land/) [Local The Complete Guide to South Carolina Deer Hunting: Zones, Seasons, Bag Limits, and Tags Everything Florence hunters need to know before opening day — SCDNR game zones explained, current season dates, resident and non-resident bag limits, antlerless tags, and the SC Game Check reporting process. 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[Learn About Gear Advertising](/section-sponsorship/?section=hunting&tier=gear) Zone 4 (Pee Dee) Key Dates ## SC Hunting Season Calendar SCDNR Game Zone 4 covers Florence County Game Zone 4 (Pee Dee) Statewide Statewide three-segment season Atlantic Flyway dates Not open in most of Florence County Pee Dee restricted Dates reflect 2026 South Carolina hunting regulations for Zone 4 (Pee Dee). Always verify with the current SCDNR 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 ## Florence Hunting FAQ Common questions about hunting in the Florence area, answered. - When does deer season open in Florence South Carolina? Deer season dates in Zone 4 (Pee Dee) vary by year and land type (private vs WMA). Specific dates for Florence have not been confirmed against current SCDNR regulations for this guide — see https://www.dnr.sc.gov for the current South Carolina Hunting and Fishing Guide. - Where can I hunt near Florence South Carolina? Public hunting near Florence is listed in the WMA directory above. SCDNR manages all WMAs in South Carolina; a WMA license is required in addition to a basic hunting license. - 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 SCDNR at https://www.dnr.sc.gov or at authorized license agents throughout Florence. - Can you hunt on Sundays in South Carolina? Sunday hunting rules in South Carolina vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with SCDNR and Florence before hunting on Sunday. - What is the deer bag limit in Zone 4 (Pee Dee)? Deer bag limits in Zone 4 (Pee Dee) vary by land type (private vs WMA) and by antlered vs antlerless. Limits for Florence have not been confirmed against current SCDNR regulations for this guide — see https://www.dnr.sc.gov for the current South Carolina Hunting and Fishing Guide. - Are there bear in the Florence area? Bear hunting in South Carolina is regulated by SCDNR. Bear populations and seasons vary by Game Zone. Check the current SCDNR hunting guide for bear zones and tags relevant to Florence. ITS ALL HERE! 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