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CHAPTER 123.

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

(Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections , , , , , , , , , and .)

ARTICLE 1.

BOATING DIVISION

(Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections , )

123-1. Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971; Inland Navigation Rule Act; International Navigation Rules Act of 1977 Adopted.

(Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections , )

Those portions of the Federal Boat Safety Act of STAT. 213; 46 USC 1451, et seq. as amended) concerning boat construction, associated equipment, performance and operation, safety, standard numbering and registration and the Federal Rules and Regulations adopted pursuant thereto and those portions of the Inland Navigation Rules Act (94 STAT. 3415; 33 USC 2001 et seq. as amended); and the International Navigation Rules Act of STAT. 308; 33 USCS 1601 et seq. as amended), concerning required equipment, vessel operation and safety and the Federal Rules and Regulations adopted pursuant thereto are hereby declared to be the law of this State.

123-2. Accident Reports.

The operator of every vessel involved in a boating accident shall file a report in writing whenever the accident results in loss of life, loss of consciousness, medical treatment or disability in excess of 24 hours, or property damage in excess of two hundred (200.00) dollars.

Reports in death and injury cases shall be submitted within forty-eight (48) hours; reports in other cases are required within five (5) days.

In the case of a reportable accident the operator of any vessel involved shall file the report with the S.C. Wildlife and Marine Resources Department, Division of Boating.

Those having to file accident reports may obtain forms from Division of Boating, S.C.W.M.R.D.

123-3. Lights.

Every vessel at anchor, whether occupied or not, shall display anchor lights between official sunset and sunrise. Except, that anchor lights do not have to be displayed on a vessel anchored in a "special anchorage area" designated as such by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U. S. Coast Guard or the S. C. Wildlife and Marine Resources Department.

123-4. Rule and Regulation Adopting Certain Federal Rules and Regulations.

All aids to navigation and regulatory markers erected by the Corps of Engineers on the Atlantic Intra-coastal Waterway pursuant to Federal Law are hereby declared to be S.C.W.M.R.D. aids to navigation and regulatory markers pursuant to Section of the 1976 Code, and are hereby declared to be the law of this State.

123-5. Renewal of Certificates of Numbers.

Certificates of Number are void after the dates of expiration thereon.

A number not renewed as prescribed by Section of the 1976 Code, may be renewed after the expiration date of the Certificate of Number if the renewal application is received within one year from the date of expiration as shown on the Certificate of Number.

Each renewal Certificate of Number shall be valid for a period ending three years from the date of expiration of the certificate renewed.

A renewal application received more than a year after the date of expiration of the Certificate of Number shall be treated in the same manner as an application for an original number.

123-6. How Vessel to be Numbered.

1. No person may use a vessel unless it has a number issued on a certificate of number and the number displayed must:

(1) Be painted on or permanently attached to each side of the forward half of the vessel except as allowed by paragraph 2 or required by paragraph 3 of this rule;

(2) Be in plain vertical block characters of not less than 3 inches in height;

(3) Contrast with the color of the background and be distinctly visible and legible;

(4) Have spaces or hyphens that are equal to the width of a letter other than "I" or a number other than "1" between the letter and number groupings (Example: DC 5678 EF or DC-5678-EF, and

(5) Read from left to right.

2. When a vessel is used by a manufacturer or by a dealer for testing or demonstrating, the number may be painted on or attached to removable plates that are temporarily but firmly attached to each side of the forward half of the vessel.

3. On vessels so configured that a number on the hull or superstructure would not be easily visible, the number shall be painted on or attached to a backing plate that is attached to the forward half of the vessel so that the number is visible from each side of the vessel.

123-7. Vessel Registration.

1. In order to operate on waters of this state a vessel shall be registered and numbered in the owner's name within thirty (30) days from the date it was purchased.

2. In order to operate a vessel on the waters of this State during such thirty (30) day period the operator shall have in his possession the Bill of Sale or the Certificate of Title for the vessel.

123-8. Repealed by State Register Volume 17, Issue No. 5, Part 3, eff May 28, 1993.

123-9. Display of Decals Bearing Title Number.

1. A decal issued by the S.C.W.M.R.D., Division of Administrative Services, when the outboard motor is titled pursuant to Title 50, Chapter 23, of the 1976 Code, bearing the title number of the outboard motor, shall be affixed to the starboard side of the outboard motor cover.

2. A decal issued by the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Department, Division of Administrative Services, when the watercraft is titled pursuant to Title 50, Chapter 23, of the 1976 Code, bearing the title number of the unregistered watercraft, shall be affixed to the right starboard outboard side of the transom within six inches of the top of the transom right above the waterline, or if there is no transom then affixed to the starboard outboard side of hull, aft, within one foot of the stern and within six inches of the top of the hull side, gunwale or hull/deck joint, whichever is lowest. On catamarans and pontoon boats with replaceable hulls, to the aft crossbeam, within eighteen (18) inches of the starboard hull attachment. Decal should not cover the hull identification number.

123-10. Restriction of Watercraft in Certain Areas.

The use of watercraft shall be restricted in certain areas of the waters of the State of S.C. when the Director determines that such restriction is necessary in the interest of public safety.

The regulated areas shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers.

Such signs and markers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard and to the systems of uniform waterway markers approved by the advisory panel of State officials to the Merchant Marine Council, U.S. Coast Guard, in October 1961.

No city, county, agency or person shall attempt to regulate the waters of this State by the use of the above mentioned signs and markers.

123-11. Garden City Canal (Murrel's Inlet Area)--Restriction of Watercraft.

The use of watercraft will be restricted in the waters in the Garden City Canal, in the Murrels Inlet Area, of Georgetown County and Horry County, S.C. The Garden City Canal begins at a point on Main Creek (near the Mouth of Murrells Inlet), runs parallel to the Atlantic Ocean to a point on the highway and causeway from the mainland to Garden City (S.C. Highway Number 26-51), and runs parallel to such highway and causeway to a point on Main Creek near the bridge of S.C. Highway Number 26-51.

No person shall water ski or ride on a surfboard or similar object in the Garden City Canal except during the time of each day from one and one-half (1 1/2 ) hours before and after the mean high tide of the Garden City Canal. There shall not be any water skiing on any such object outside of the wake of the boat pulling the water skier.

The regulated areas of Garden City Canal shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers. The signs and markers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard and to the system of uniform waterway markers approved by the advisory panel of State officials to the Merchant Marine Council, U.S. Coast Guard, in October 1961.

123-12. Orange Canal, French Quarter Creek--Restriction of Watercraft.

The use of watercraft will be restricted in the waters in Orange Canal, a tributary of French Quarter Creek, Berkeley County, S.C. The restricted or controlled area shall begin at the mouth of Orange Canal (where Orange Canal empties into French Quarter Creek) and shall extend to where Orange Canal flows under the bridge at S.C. Highway No. S.898.

No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area of Orange Canal at any speed that will produce a wake.

The regulated area of Orange Canal shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers. The signs and markers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard and to the system of uniform waterway markers approved by the advisory panel of State officials to the Merchant Marine Council, U.S. Coast Guard.

123-13. Saluda Lake (Jerry's Cove)--Restriction of Watercraft.

The use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Saluda Lake, in the Saluda River, Greenville County. The restricted or controlled area shall be the cove known as Jerry's Landing Cove, or Saluda Lake Motor Boat Club Cove, and shall include the entire Cove from Jerry's Landing to six thousand (6,000') feet from Jerry's Landing.

No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area of Jerry's Landing Cove, or Saluda Lake Motor Boat Club Cove, at any speed that will produce a wake.

The regulated area of Jerry's Landing Cove, or Saluda Lake Motor Boat Club Cove, shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers. The signs and markers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard and to the system of uniform waterway markers approved by the advisory panel of State officials to the Merchant Marine Council, U.S. Coast Guard.

123-14. Lake Marion (Cantey Bay)--Restriction of Watercraft.

The use of watercraft will be restricted in the waters in a 318 acre area on the west side of Cantey Bay, Lake Marion, Clarendon County, S.C., from 1 November through 15 March of each year. The restricted or controlled area lies north of U.S. Highway Numbers 15 and 301, on the west side of Cantey Bay, and adjacent to the Bluff Unit of the Santee National Wildlife Refuge. For a more detailed description as to the courses, metes and bounds of the area herein restricted, reference may be had to the plat prepared by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, entitled "Santee National Wildlife Refuge", showing an enclosed area of 318 acres within "Cantey Bay", and with the Legend "Area closed to boat traffic from November 1 to March 15 each year".

No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled 318 acre area of Cantey Bay, Clarendon County, S.C., from 1 November through 15 March of each year.

The regulated area of Cantey Bay shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers. The signs and markers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard and to the system of uniform waterway markers approved by the advisory panel of State officials to the Merchant Marine Council, U.S. Coast Guard. The regulated area lines will be posted with standard "Closed Area" signs during that period of the year when boat use is prohibited.

123-15. Ashepoo River.

The use of watercraft will be restricted in certain portions of the waters of the Ashepoo River, Colleton County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall begin at the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad trestle on the Ashepoo River and shall extend to the mouth of Horseshoe Creek.

No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area of Ashepoo River at any speed that will produce a wake.

The regulated area of Ashepoo River shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers. The signs and markers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard and to the system of uniform waterway markers approved by the advisory panel of State officials to the Merchant Marine Council U.S. Coast Guard.

123-16. Lake Hartwell.

All aids to navigation and regulatory markers erected by the Corps of Engineers on Lake Hartwell pursuant to Federal Law are hereby declared to be S.C.W.M.R.D. aids to navigation and regulatory markers pursuant to Section , 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, and are hereby declared to be the law of the State.

123-17. Repealed by State Register Volume 5, eff May 8, 1981.

123-18. Lake Marion (Pine Island Unit) (Cantey Bay).

Watercraft is restricted in certain portions of Lake Marion in Clarendon County from November 1 to February 28 of each year, except property owners and leasees adjacent to Cantey Bay with special permission from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The controlled area shall include a section of the Pine Island Unit, and an area between 100 Acre Island and Round Island.

(For a complete text, see copy on file in the office of the Secretary of State.)

123-19. No Wake Zones.

No wake zones are created in certain portions of the waters of Lake Marion (Rowland's Subdivision Cove, Brown's Camp Cove, Birch Branch Cove, Polly Cantey Pond, Phillip's Cove, Poplen Creek), The Beaufort River, Big Bay Creek, Broad Creek, Lake Murray (Wells Marina, Adams Bridge, Little Hollow Creek Bridge, Big Hollow Creek Bridge, Big Hollow Creek Wooden Bridge, SCE & G Park Launching Ramp Number Seven, Johnson's Marina Cove), Lake Moultrie (Jack's Hole Cove), Wateree Lake (Beaver's Creek Bridge, Wateree Creek Bridge, Taylor's Creek Bridge, Dutchman's Creek Bridge, Colonel's Creek Bridge, Wateree Marina), Foster Creek, Lake Wylie (Moores Landing Marina), Lake Greenwood (Cothram's Bridge), Old Town Creek, Jeremy Creek.

(Those interested in the complete text of any of the regulations creating such no wake zones are referred to the copies on file in the office of the Secretary of State.)

. Lake Moultrie (Lions Beach)--Restriction of Watercraft.

The use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Lake Moultrie, Berkeley County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be all waters within the swimming area at Lions Beach indicated on the attached map.

No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area.

The regulated area shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers. The signs and markers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the United States Coast Guard and to the system of uniform waterway markers approved by the Advisory Panel of the State Officials to the Merchant Marine Council, United States Coast Guard.

. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portions of Waters of Lake Murray, Lexington County, South Carolina.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Lake Murray, Lexington County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be a portion of the cove on the east side of Pine Island, indicated on the attached map.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

3. That the regulated area shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers. The signs and markers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the United States Coast Guard and to the system of uniform waterway markers approved by the Advisory Panel of the State Officials to the Merchant Marine Council, United States Coast Guard.

4. That except as modified or changed hereby all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portions of Waters of Shem Creek, Charleston County, South Carolina.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Shem Creek, Charleston County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be in the area of Mt. Pleasant as indicated on the attached map.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. That except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portions of Waters of Lake Murray, Lexington County, South Carolina.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Lake Murray, Lexington County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be the waters surrounding the Lakeside Marina facilities as shown on attached map.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. That except as modified or changed hereby all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

. Repealed by State Register Volume 5, eff May 8, 1981.

. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portions of the Waters of Lake Marion, Orangeburg County, South Carolina.

That a NO WAKE ZONE is created in the Eutaw Springs area of the waters of Lake Marion, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, more specifically described in the map attached hereto and made a part hereof.

That said NO WAKE ZONE shall be identified by the placement of appropriate signs and markers.

. Restrictions on the Use of Watercraft in the Waters of a Certain Portion of Goose Creek, Berkeley County, South Carolina.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Goose Creek, Berkeley County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be in the area of Dominion Hills Subdivision as indicated on the attached map.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. That except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in a Certain Portion of the Water of Wappoo Creek, Charleston County, South Carolina.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Wappoo Creek, Charleston County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be in the area of Parkwood Heights Extension as indicated on the attached map.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. That except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

. Modification of a No Wake Zone in the Lake Murray Marina Area, Lake Murray, Richland County, South Carolina.

1. That the original No Wake Zone established on July 26, 1972, on Lake Murray Marina, Lake Murray, Richland County, South Carolina be modified so as to extend the placement of buoy "A" in a Northeasterly direction approximately 125 feet; and

2. That the annexed area encompassed by the above modified placement of buoy "A" is hereby declared to be included in the No Wake Zone at said area.

. Restrictions on the Use of Watercraft in Certain Portions of the Waters of Black River, Williamsburg County, South Carolina.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Black River, Williamsburg County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be in the area of Scout Cabin as indicated on the attached map.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. That except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

. Restrictions as to Use of Watercraft Within Certain Areas of South Carolina Electric & Gas Company Public Park No. 1.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Lake Murray, Lexington County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be all waters within the swimming area at South Carolina Electric and Gas Company Public Part No. 1.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area.

. Restrictions as to Use of Watercraft Within Boat Launching Ramp at Dreher Island State Park.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Lake Murray, Newberry County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be all waters within the cove at Dreher Island State Park boat launching ramp.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

. Restrictions as to Use of Watercraft in Certain Areas of Durham Creek.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters on Durham Creek, Berkeley County, South Carolina near Secondary Road 9 and Clyde Umphlett public boat landing, more specifically described in the map attached hereto and made a part hereof is hereby declared to be a SLOW TO NO WAKE ZONE:

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

3. That the regulated area shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers. The signs and makers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the United States Coast Guard and to the system of uniform waterway markers approved by the Advisory Panel of the State Officials to the Merchant Marine Council, United States Coast Guard.

. Restriction as to Use of Watercraft Within Swimming Area of Dreher Island State Park.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area.

. Restrictions as to Use of Watercraft Within Certain Areas of South Carolina Electric & Gas Company Public Park No. 3.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Lake Murray, Lexington County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be all waters within one hundred yards of the South Carolina Electric and Gas Company Public Park No. 8 boat launching ramp.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portions of the Waters of Lake Marion, Clarendon County, South Carolina.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Lake Marion, Clarendon County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be in the area of Taw Caw Creek as indicated on the attached map.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. That except as modified or changed, hereby all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Waters of Ashley River, Charleston County, South Carolina.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Ashley River, Charleston County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be as indicated on the attached map.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. That except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Waters of Lake Wylie, Near Commodore Yacht Club, York County, South Carolina.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Lake Wylie, near Commodore Yacht Club, York County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be as indicated on the attached map.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. That except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Waters of Lake Keowee called Lake Keowee Marina, Oconee County, South Carolina.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Lake Keowee called Lake Keowee Marina, Oconee County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be as indicated on the attached map.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. That except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft on Certain Portion of Wappoo Creek, Charleston County, South Carolina.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Wappoo Creek, Charleston County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be as indicated on the attached map.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. That except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Lake Russell and Savannah River, Abbeville County, South Carolina.

1. The use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Lake Russell and the Savannah River at Richard B. Russell Dam, Abbeville County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be all waters 225 feet upstream and 975 feet downstream of the Richard B. Russell Dam.

2. No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area.

3. The regulated area shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers. The signs and markers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the United States Coast Guard and to the system of uniform waterway markers approved by the Advisory Panel of the State Officials to the Merchant Marine Council, United States Coast Guard.

4. Except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Kiawah River, Charleston, South Carolina.

1. The use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Kiawah River, Charleston County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be all waters within one hundred yards of the Kiawah Island Docking Facility.

2. No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

3. The regulated area shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers. The signs and markers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the United States Coast Guard and to the system of uniform water--way markers approved by the Advisory Panel of the State Officials to the Merchant Marine Council, United States Coast Guard.

4. Except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

. Pack's Landing Area of Waters of Lake Marion, Sumter County, Declared No Wake Zone.

1. The Pack's Landing area of the waters of Lake Marion, Sumter County, South Carolina is hereby declared to be a No Wake Zone.

2. The No Wake Zone shall be identified by the placement of appropriate signs and markers.

4. Except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Waters of Lake Marion, Orangeburg County, South Carolina.

1. The use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Lake Marion, Orangeburg County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be in the area of Santee Cooper Resort Cove and shall include the entire cove.

2. No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. Except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina Shall remain in full force and effect.

. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Waters on Lake Keowee, Pickens County, South Carolina.

1. The use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters on Lake Keowee, Pickens County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be in the Gap Hill area.

2. No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. Except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Lake Murray, Newberry County, South Carolina.

1. The use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Lake Murray, Newberry County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be all waters within one hundred fifty yards of the marina docking facilities at Dreher Island State Park.

2. No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. Except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portions of Scott Creek, Colleton County, South Carolina.

1. The use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Scott Creek, Colleton County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled areas shall be in the area of Scott Creek as indicated on the attached map.

2. No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

3. The regulated area shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers. The signs and markers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the United States Coast Guard and to the system of uniform waterway markers approved by the Advisory Panel of the States Official to the Merchant Marine Council, United States Coast Guard.

4. Except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Battery Creek, Beaufort County, South Carolina

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Battery Creek, Beaufort County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be in the area of Battery Creek as indicated on the attached map.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

3. That the regulated area shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers. The signs and markers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the United States Coast Guard and to the system of uniform waterway markers approved by the Advisory Panel of the States Officials to the Merchant Marine Council, United States Coast Guard.

4. That except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

. Restriction on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Parsonage Creek, Murrells Inlet, Georgetown County, South Carolina.

1. The use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Parsonage Creek, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be in the area of Parsonage Creek as indicated on the attached map.

2. No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. Except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

. Restriction on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Morgan Creek, Charleston County, South Carolina.

1. The use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Morgan Creek, Charleston County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be in the area of Morgan Creek as indicated on the attached map.

2. No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. Except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in a Certain Portion of Stono River, Charleston County, South Carolina.

1. The use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Stono River, Charleston County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be in the area of Stono River as indicated on the attached map.

2. No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. Except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

. State Waterways Uniform Marking System

Pursuant to Section which requires that a uniform marking system of state waterways be compatible with the system prescribed by the United States Coast Guard for the marking of state waters; and the United States Coast Guard having promulgated the system known as the Uniform State Waterway Marking System for the marking of State waterways (33CFR66); and, the State being the recipient of Federal Boating Funds under a program requiring the marking of state waters with aids to navigation, a federal grant program of the type described in Section , Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976) as amended.

The Uniform State Waterway Marking System, as described in 33CFR66, is adopted to be the system used to mark the waters of this State in compliance with Section .

ARTICLE 2.

MARINE RESOURCES DIVISION

123-20. Fishing With a Channel Net.

(Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections , , )

The following requirements shall apply to all fixed or stationary nets having a mesh size of less than two and one-half inches stretch mesh used in coastal waters and shall include, but not be limited to, shrimp channel or set nets (defined as conical bag-shaped nets similar in design to a trawl net, which is attached to poles, stakes, buoys or other fixed objects and which is not pulled by a boat), butterfly nets, frame nets, bag nets, trawl nets and any other conical or bag-shaped nets which are attached to poles, stakes, buoys anchored vessels or other fixed objects; provided, however, that shrimp or crab drop nets, and elver fyke nets, shall not be subject to these regulations:

1. Any person using a channel net as defined by S. C. Wildlife and Marine Resources Department Regulation 123-20 or other fixed or stationary net described above in any of the saltwaters of this State shall first obtain and have in possession a valid permit issued by the Marine Resources Division;

2. Each net used under the provisions of this rule and regulation must have a valid license as required under Section ;

3. The width and mesh size of any channel net or other stationary net included under this rule and regulation must conform to the provisions of this Section , S. C. Code of Laws;

4. No channel or set net may be operated from a shrimp trawler or any other boat under a duly issued channel net permit;

5. No channel net or other stationary net used under authority of this rule and regulation may be set within two hundred (200) feet of a net previously set as provided in Section , S. C. Code of Laws.

6. Any channel net or other stationary net included under this rule and regulation left unattended must be marked with a sign or buoy having the name, address and permit number of the owner thereon;

7. Any channel net set at night must be marked by a white light clearly visible from a distance of one quarter of a mile.

8. Any person who obtains a permit under the provisions of this rule and regulation is required to keep a daily catch record on forms prescribed and provided by the Division.

9. The issuance of channel net or other stationary net permits hereunder is subject to the regulations of the S. C. Department of Highways and Public Transportation, U. S. Coast Guard and U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.

10. Channel nets or other stationary nets may be used only in those areas and at those times prescribed by the Marine Resources Division and the operation of such nets in any area or at any time not so authorized is illegal.

11. The penalty for violation of the provisions of this rule and regulation or the statutes upon which it was promulgated shall be as prescribed in Section , S. C. Code of Laws as Amended, and in addition the permit issued said violation may be suspended or revoked by the Marine Resources Division.

12. Except as specifically modified or changed hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning fishing and boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-21. Operation of Crab Pots.

1. Every crab pot, trap, float or buoy shall be marked with the license number issued by the Division.

2. No crab pot or trap shall be placed in any stream, creek or river within one hundred (100) yards of a public boat ramp or launching area.

3. No crab pot or trap shall be so set so as to be left dry at low water.

4. No glass bottles, jugs or metal cans shall be used as floats or buoys for crab traps or pots.

5. No crab pot or trap shall be abandoned, or left unattended, in coastal waters for more than five (5) days. The finding of any crab pot or trap with dead or decomposing crabs, or the finding of excessive marine growth on the trap, line or buoy shall be sufficient grounds for confiscation.

6. Any crab trap or pot found in violation of these regulations shall be confiscated.

7. The penalty for the violation of this Rule and Regulation shall be as prescribed by Section of the 1976 Code.

123-22. Repealed by State Register Volume 17, Issue No. 5, Part 3, eff May 28, 1993.

123-23. Tags on Submerged Traps.

All submerged traps licensed under Section ) shall have affixed to the trap a tag showing the number of the license issued for such trap. An untagged trap is subject to confiscation.

123-24. Master of a Vessel Licensed by the Division of Commercial Fisheries.

Section of the 1976 Code provides that at the time of securing boat licenses the owner of the boat shall file with the Division of Marine Resources a sworn statement giving the name and address of the master or captain of the boat.

No person under the age of sixteen (16) years shall be named in such statement as the master or captain of the boat.

123-25. Numbering of All Vessels Used for Harvesting Shellfish Commercially in South Carolina.

1. "Vessel" shall mean every description of watercraft, other than a seaplane on the water, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.

2. Each vessel used to take shellfish for market shall display a number issued by the S.C. Wildlife and Marine Resources Department, Division of Marine Resources. The number shall be issued to all commercial operators holding shellfish leases or permits for harvesting shellfish in this State and the number shall be valid only for harvesting shellfish on the lease or area for which it is issued.

3. The penalty for violation of this Rule and Regulation shall be as prescribed by Section of the 1976 Code.

123-26. Point of Juncture of Bull Creek and Waccamaw River Established.

The point of junction of Bull Creek and Waccamaw River is the 40-mile limit referred to in subsection (1) of Section , Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to the open and closed seasons on shad.

123-27. Repealed by State Register Volume 17, Issue No. 5, Part 3, eff May 28, 1993.

123-28. License for Selling Shad.

Section , Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, shall not apply to persons, firms, or corporations selling shad strictly at retail.

123-29. One-Quarter Mile Off-Shore Line.

If the place from which the one-quarter mile off-shore line is not designated by law it shall be measured from the mean low tide mark.

123-30. Penalties.

Where penalties are not provided under the Commercial Fisheries Laws, in the event of a violation, any provisions of such laws for punishment or penalty shall be as provided for in Section , Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976.

123-31. Dumping of Trash Fish.

The dumping of trash fish or waste fisheries products from commercial trawlers within one-quarter mile of any South Carolina resort beach is prohibited.

123-32. Affixing Tax Tags to Shad.

All shad on which a tax is required by Section , Code of Laws of South Carolina, (1976), and offered for sale or shipped from any point within or without the State and all shad imported into the State shall have affixed thereto a Division of Marine Resources' tag evidencing the fact that the required tax has been paid.

123-33. Taking American Eels and Catfish in Certain Waters.

1. This rule and regulation regulates the taking of American eels (onguilla rostrata) in the following waters of this State: In the Cooper River and its tributaries from the Seaboard Coastline Railroad Bridge located three thousand three hundred (3,300') feet downstream from the lock and deck of the Jeffries Hydro Plant seaward to the point of the confluence of the Cooper River and the Wando River at a line running from the tip of Daniel Island westerly to the Old Coal Tipple Site.

2. There shall be no limit on the number of eels taken.

3. All persons actively engaged in the taking of eels in such waters shall be required to have a valid statewide fishing license as provided under Section or . In addition all such persons shall be required to have a valid land and sell license as provided under Section , and any vessel used shall be required to be licensed under Section .

4. Eels may be taken legally from those waters subject to its rule and regulation only with the following equipment and gear:

a. Pots and baskets not to exceed two (2') feet in diameter and four (4') feet in length with bar mesh of not less than one-half ( 1/2 "') inch square and throat opening not to exceed two (2"') inches in any direction. Each such pot or basket shall be tagged and marked in accordance with Section , Section , and Section , with the cost of each tag being one ($1.00) dollar.

That records shall be maintained in accordance with the provisions of Section ).

Provided, that pots and baskets may be set or used only from Stoney Landing seaward in the Cooper River and its tributaries; and that the use of any pot or basket at any time in the Cooper River from the Seaboard Coastline Railroad Bridge located three thousand three hundred (3,300') feet downstream from the lock and deck of the Jeffries Hydro Plant to Stoney Landing shall be a violation of this Rule and Regulation. Pots and baskets shall be allowed to be set or used twenty-four (24) hours a day and seven (7) days a week in all of the authorized areas of such use.

b. Fyke nets with wings not exceeding ten (10') feet in length and fourteen (14') feet in depth; with the distance from throat to cod end not to exceed twenty (20') feet. Maximum bar mesh for any portion of the nets shall not exceed one-eighth ( 1/8 "') inch square; and all fyke nets must be set with the cod end upstream from the wings. Fyke nets shall be set only between sunset and sunrise, and all such nets shall be removed from such waters between sunrise and sunset. A license as required under the provisions of Section shall be required for each fyke net used for the taking of eels from such waters.

c. Hand-operated dip nets not to exceed two (2') feet in diameter.

5. Those types of equipment and gear authorized for use in taking eels from such waters shall be used only where fishing is legal; and any eel basket or pot, fyke net or dip net which is used in any manner in violation of this rule and regulation and any device or equipment which is used in such waters for the taking of eels which is not authorized herein, shall be confiscated by the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Department; and the Department shall dispose of such equipment and any catch found therein in the manner it deems appropriate.

6. Any game fish taken by use of eel pots and baskets, fyke nets or dip nets in such waters shall be returned immediately to the waters from whence they came.

7. All of the provisions of this rule and regulation shall be applicable in full to the taking of catfish from such waters.

8. The penalty for the violation of this Rule and Regulation shall be that prescribed by Section or Section , whichever the Court shall deem most applicable to the offense involved.

123-34. Shellfish Permits.

A. Qualifications and requirements for shellfish permit applicants:

(1) The applicant for a commercial shellfish permit must have a wholesale seafood dealer's license and shellfish house or processing facility certified by the S. C. Department of Health and Environmental Control or submit a sworn affidavit that all shellfish harvested for sale will be handled through a bona fide shellfish dealer having an approved facility.

(2) The applicant for a commercial shellfish permit must be able to meet all regulations of the S. C. Department of Health and Environmental Control which pertain to his operations or place of business.

(3) The applicant must satisfy the Division that he has sufficient shellfish culture experience and will directly manage and supervise the cultivation of the permit area applied for himself, or will employ a qualified individual as manager within three months following the date that the permit becomes effective.

(4) The applicant must own and employ or provide assurance that he is capable of acquiring the necessary equipment and personnel to effectively harvest and manage the area(s) in question. Minimum requirements pertinent to effectively harvest and meet shell or seed planting quotas for the area(s) applied for will be determined by the Division.

(5) The applicant must possess all shellfish licenses and permits required by the Division and any other State and Federal Agency, or be qualified to obtain same following the granting of the permit(s), and prior to working the permit area.

(6) If an applicant has any existing shellfish permit(s) or has formerly held any permit(s) or lease(s), his past performance record in managing said area(s) (shell planting, production, etc.) and in meeting the Division's reporting requirements will be evaluated and given due consideration in determining whether he shall be granted additional permit(s). In the event that an individual who is not fully utilizing his existing permit grounds has applied for an available area and another individual has applied for the same area who has no permit but meets all the necessary requirements, the permit will be granted to the latter applicant.

(7) In cases where two or more individuals apply for a permit for the same area who are in the opinion of the Division equally qualified, the granting of the permit may be determined by lottery.

(8) The order in which applications are received will have no bearing on the granting of a permit as long as said applications are filed in a timely manner.

B. Review and Approval of Shellfish Permit Applications

(1) Applications for shellfish permits shall be reviewed by a committee of Departmental personnel knowledgeable with the shellfish fishery appointed by the Director, Division of Marine Resources. The Committee will consider each applicant's qualifications and conduct personal interviews if advisable. The Committee will select qualified applicants to the Director's office for final approval. The Committee will also consider contested permit applications, the allocation of shellfish grounds for public or private use, permit revisions, variances, or revocations, and make recommendations to the Director's office for final approval.

C. Permit Terms and Conditions

(1) Shellfish culture and mariculture permits issued shall include, in addition to those requirements specified by law, the following: provisions for shellfish production and reporting requirements; conditions and requirements for mariculture structures and operations; provisions to guarantee public rights of access and non-conflicting uses of permitted areas; conditions for the approval of planting variances; terms and conditions to hold the Division harmless from any claims or damages resulting from the permitted operations; requirements for compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and permit requirements of any other Federal, State or local authority having jurisdiction over the use of State waters or bottoms; provisions for the restoration and correction of any environmental degradation which may result from the permitted activity; and provisions for revocation of the permit for failure to comply with performance requirements of the permit.

123-35. Turtle Excluder Devices Required in Channel Nets.

A. The following regulations apply to fishing gears known as channel (set) nets as defined in Sections , , and , and regulation 123-20, SC Code of Laws:

(1) Functional "soft" or "hard" Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) must be correctly installed in all channel (set) nets used in the state waters of South Carolina, except in areas specifically exempted by these regulations.

(2) "Soft" TEDs must conform to the following specifications:

(a) Webbing must be polypropylene or polyethylene

(b) Stretched mesh size may not exceed 6 inches

(d) Panel width at the leading edge may not exceed 229 inches (19 feet)

(e) The escape opening may not be less than 72 inches (6 feet)

(f) The TED panel must form a complete barrier inside the net forward of the codend

(g) The TED must slope upwards with the escape opening being on the top of the net just forward of the panel's attachment to the top of the net

(h) An optional, rectangular flap may be installed over the escape opening, provided it is attached only on its forward edge, does not extend more than 4 inches aft of the escape opening, is no wider than 36 inches (3 feet), and the mesh size is no larger than 2 inches stretch.

(3) "Hard" TEDs must conform to the following specifications:

(a) The TED must be a single, rigid, oval deflector grid which is made of steel rod or pipe not less than 1/3 inch diameter, aluminum rod or pipe not less than 1/2 inch diameter, or fiberglass rod of comparable strength

(b) The TED must be installed such that it is at a 30 degree to 45 degree angle from the horizontal when in use

(d) The minimum (slit) escape opening is 35 inches

(e) The maximum spacing between the bars is 4 inches; there is no minimum spacing

(f) All "hard" TEDs must be top exiting only

(g) An optional, rectangular flap may be installed over the escape opening, provided it is attached only on its forward edge, does not extend more than 4 inches aft of the escape opening, is no wider than 36 inches (3 feet), and the mesh size is no larger than 2 inches stretch.

(4) Channel (set) nets will not require Turtle Excluder Devices if they are fished east of a line in Winyah Bay from the front range on Big Marsh Island, running southeast to Day Marker No. 18, thence running south southeast to red Nun Buoy No.16. All channel nets west of this line must use approved Turtle Excluder Devices. Channel nets in North Santee Bay will not be required to have Turtle Excluder Devices. However, the Department may require TEDs in additional or all open areas if a significant threat to sea turtles is determined.

(5) Any sea turtle accidentally taken must be immediately released unless it is apparent that resuscitation is required. If resuscitation is required, the fisherman must retain the turtle until such time that the turtle has sufficiently recovered and is capable of swimming. At that time, the turtle must be released.

ARTICLE 3.

WILDLIFE AND FRESH WATER FISHERIES DIVISION--HUNTING REGULATIONS

(Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections , , , , , , , , , , , and .)

SUBARTICLE 1.

HUNTING IN WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS

123-40. Wildlife Management Area Regulations.

1.1 The following regulations amend South Carolina Department of Natural Resources regulation Numbers 123-40 and 123-51.

1.2. The regulations governing hunting including prescribed schedules and seasons, methods of hunting and taking wildlife, and bag limits for Wildlife Management Areas are as follows:

(A) Game Zone 1

Chauga, Franklin L. Gravely and Caesar's Head WMA's

No more than 5 bucks total may be taken during all seasons combined, regardless

of method (archery, muzzleloader, gun)

Archery Only Hunts For Deer Dec. 23 - Jan. 1 Total of 2 deer for all archery

on WMA (No dogs) only hunts. 2 per day,

either-sex.

Glassy Mountain Archery Only Area - Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve

Located on the southwest side of the South Pacolet River and west of the junction of the South Pacolet River and its' main tributary creek as posted.

Archery Only Hunts Oct. 1 through Oct. 16 Oct. Total 2 deer, 2 per day,

For Deer (No Dogs) 31- Dec. 22 Dec. 23 - either-sex.

Jan. 1

Primitive Weapons For Oct. 1 through Oct. 10 Muzzleloaders, 2 deer, buck

Deer (No dogs) only, 2 per day; archery,

2 deer, either-sex, 2 per

day.

Still Gun Hunts For Oct. 11 through Oct. 16 Total of 7 deer for all gun

Deer Only (No dogs) Oct. 31 - Dec. 22 (WMA) hunts. 2 deer per day,

Oct. 31 - Jan. 1 (Private buck ONLY, except

land) either-sex on days

specified in Reg. 4.2.

Archers allowed to take

either-sex during entire

period.

Still Gun Hunts For Oct. 17 through Oct. bear, no bears 100 lbs.

Bear (No dogs) or less, no sow with cubs

at her side.

Special Party Dog Oct. 24 through Oct. bears per party, no bears

Hunt For Bear Only 100 lbs.or less, no sow

with cubs at her side.

Groups hunting together

are considered 1 party.

Parties of 25 or less must register with SCDNR, 153 Hopewell Road, Pendleton,

SC 29670 by September 16. All harvested bear must be reported to the Clemson

Wildlife Office @ within 24 hours of harvest.

Small Game No hunting before Sept. 1 Game Zone 1 bag limits.

or after Mar. 1;

otherwise. Game Zone 1

seasons apply.

Hogs and Coyotes

On each WMA property, feral hogs and coyotes may be taken during the open

season for game. No hog hunting with dogs during the still gun hunts for

deer. Hog hunters must use small game weapons during small game-only season.

During turkey season hogs may be taken using legal weapons for turkey only.

(B) Game Zone 2

John C. Calhoun, Cokesbury, Clarks Hill, Parsons Mountain, Key Bridge, Forks,

Ninety-six, Goldmine, Murray, Enoree, Fairforest, Keowee, Fant's Grove,

Carlisle, Broad River, Dutchman, Wateree and Worth Mountain WMA's

No more than 5 bucks total may be taken during all seasons combined, regardless

of method (archery, muzzleloader, gun). Worth Mountain WMA Quality Deer

Management Area: Bucks must have a minimum 4 points on one side or a minimum

12-inch antler spread.

Archery (No dogs) Sept. 15-Sept. 30 Monday Total of 3 deer for archery

after Thanksgiving only hunts, 2 per day,

through 3rd Saturday either-sex.

after Thanksgiving on

WMA.

Primitive Weapons Oct. 1-Oct. Deer, buck Only for

Hunts (No dogs) muzzleloaders except

either-sex the last Sat.

during primitive weapon

season. Archery,

either-sex.

Still Gun Hunts (No Oct. 11 through the 10 deer; 2 per day, buck

dogs) Saturday after ONLY for gun hunts except

Thanksgiving; 3rd Monday either-sex on days

after Thanksgiving specified in Reg. 4.2.

through Jan. 1.

Limit of 10 must not

include more than 5

bucks. Male fawns apply

toward the buck limit.

Archers are allowed to

take either sex during

entire period; however,

daily and season bag

limits apply.

Small Game. No guns No hunting before Sept. 1 Game Zone 2 bag limits.

during the first or after March 1;

archery-only hunt otherwise Game Zone 2

on WMA lands. seasons apply.

Hogs And Coyotes: On WMA lands in Game Zone 2, hogs and coyotes may be taken

during the open season for game. No hog or coyote hunting with dogs during

still gun hunts for deer. Only small game weapons allowed during the small

game-only seasons. During turkey season hogs may be taken using legal weapons

for turkey only.

Keowee WMA

No hunting is allowed

in research and

teaching areas of

Keowee WMA

(research and

teaching areas are

posted with white

signs) except those

special hunts for

youth or

mobility-impaired

as conducted by the

Department.

Archery Hunts For Oct. 1-Dec. 22 Total 4 deer, 2 per day,

Deer (No dogs) either-sex, not to

include more than 2

bucks.

Quail Wed. and Sat. only during 10 per day.

Game Zones 1 and 2

seasons. No hunting for

quail during archery

hunts for deer.

Other Small Game No hunting before Sept. 1 Game Zone 1 & 2 bag limits.

or after Mar. 1;

otherwise Game Zones 1

and 2 seasons apply.

North of Hwy 123 and west

and east of the Keowee

Arm of Lake Hartwell to

Hwy 291 and across from

Corinth Shiloh Fire

Station and behind Jacobs

Chuck, small game hunting

with shotguns only. All

other areas archery only

for small game.

Hogs and Coyotes: On Keowee WMA property, feral hogs and coyotes may be taken

during the open season for game. No hog hunting with dogs during the still

gun hunts for deer. Hog hunters must use small game weapons during small

game-only season. During turkey season hogs may be taken using legal weapons

for turkey only.

Fants Grove WMA

Quality Deer Management Area - bucks must have at least 4 points on one side or

a minimum 12-inch antler spread. A point must be at least one inch long.

During the Fant's Grove draw hunts for deer, all hunters must sign in at the

Fant's Grove DNR checkpoint. Fant's Grove DNR check point will open 2 hours

before official sunrise for deer hunts. During draw hunts all hunters are

required to wear a hat, coat or vest of international orange while hunting

deer.

Archery Only (No October 15-December 7 Total of 4 deer, 2 per day,

dogs) either-sex. Not to

include more than 1 buck.

Still Gun Hunts (No No open season except for 2 deer total, either-sex,

dogs) hunters selected by except no more than 1

computer drawing. buck.

Special Gun Hunts for Hunters selected by 2 deer, either-sex

youth, mobility drawing.

impaired, women and

primitive weapons.

Small Game No hunting before Sept. 1 Game Zone 2 limits.

or after Mar. 1;

otherwise Game Zone 2

seasons apply. No small

game hunting during

archery only hunts except

for waterfowl or

designated dove field

hunting. Waterfowl may be

hunted Wed. and Sat. AM

only and Quail hunting

Wed. and Sat. only.

Hogs and Coyotes: On Fants Grove WMA, feral hogs and coyotes may be taken

during the open season for game. No hog hunting with dogs during the still

gun hunts for deer. Hog hunters must use small game weapons during small

game-only season. During turkey season hogs may be taken using legal weapons

for turkey only.

All individuals must sign in and out at main gate. Scouting seasons (no

weapons), will be Saturdays only during September and March. The gate opens

at 6:00am and closes at 8:00pm. On deer hunt days, gates will open as

follows: Oct., 4:30am-8:30pm; Nov. - Dec., 4:30am-7:30pm. For special hog

hunts in Jan. and Feb., gate will be open from 5:30am-7:00pm. Hog hunters are

required to wear either a hat, coat or vest of international orange. Hogs may

NOT be taken from Crackerneck alive and hogs must be shown at check station

gate. No more that 4 bay or catch dogs per party. On Saturday night raccoon

hunts, raccoon hunters must cease hunting by midnight and exit the gate by

1:00am. On Friday night raccoon hunts, raccoon hunters must cease hunting by

1 hour before official sunrise and exit the gate by official sunrise. All

reptiles and amphibians are protected. No turtles, snakes, frogs, toads,

salamanders etc. can be captured, removed, killed or harassed.

Deer

Archery (No dogs) 1st Fri. and Sat. in Oct. 2 deer, either-sex no more

than 1 buck, no limit on

hogs.

Primitive Weapons (No 2nd Fri. and Sat. in Oct. 2 deer, either-sex, no more

buckshot) than 1 buck, no limit on

hogs.

Still Gun Hunts (No 3rd Fri. in Oct. - Jan. 1 5 deer total, 2 per day,

buckshot) Fri., Sat. and buck only except on

Thanksgiving Day only. either-sex days Fri. and

Sat. only from the 1st

Fri. of gun hunts before

Thanksgiving and the 1st

2 Fri. and Sat. after

Thanksgiving weekend.

Total not to include more

than 3 bucks.

Raccoon & Opossum 3rd Sat. night in Oct. - 3 raccoons per party per

Jan. 1, Sat. nights only; night. No limit on

1st Fri. night in Jan. to Opossums.

last Sat. night in Feb.,

Fri. and Sat. nights

only.

Small Game (except no 3rd Fri. in Oct. - last Game Zone 3 bag limits.

open season on Sat. in Feb. Fri., Sat.

bobcats, foxes, and Thanksgiving Day

otters and fox only.

squirrels).

Hog Hunts with dogs. 1st Fri. in Jan. - last No limit.

(Pistols only) Fri. in Feb. Fridays

only.

Draper WMA

Deer Game Zone 4 seasons. Game Zone

limits.

Small Game

Quail 1st and 2^nd Sat. in Dec., 3rd and 4th Wed. In Dec., 10 per

1^st and 2^nd Wed. And Sat. in Jan. Sunrise until day

4:00 PM.

Rabbit 1st Wed. after Thanksgiving, Wed. in Dec. prior to 3 per day

the 2^nd Sat. in Dec., Wed. and Sat. in Jan.

following the last scheduled quail hunt until Mar.

Other Small No hunting before Sept. 1 or after Mar. 1; otherwise Game Zone

Game No Game Zone 2 limits apply. 2

open season limits

on fox

squirrels

(E) Broad River Waterfowl Management Area

Deer

Archery Sept. 15 - Oct. 31 Game Zone 2 limits.

Small Game Feb. 2 - Mar. 1 Game Zone 2 limits.

Raccoon Feb. 2 - Mar. 1 Game Zone 2 limits.

(F) Samworth WMA

Deer

Archery only hunts For deer (no Thursdays through 2 deer per day,

dogs) (impoundments only) Saturdays in either-sex Hogs no

October. limit.

Special gun hunts For youth (no Hunters selected 1 deer per day,

dogs) (upland only) by drawing. either-sex, Hogs no

limit.

Special hog hunt Shotgun with slug 1st & 4th Thurs., Hogs only, no limit,

or muzzleloader, no buckshot, Fri. and Sat. in no live hogs to be

hunting from elevated stands only. March removed from WMA.

(impoundments only).

(G) Francis Marion National Forest

During still gun Total of 8 deer for all gun hunts

hunts for deer on the Francis Marion.

there shall be no

hunting or

shooting from, on

or across any

road open to

vehicle traffic.

No buckshot on

still gun hunts.

During deer hunts

when dogs are

used buckshot

only is

permitted. On

either-sex deer

hunts with dogs,

all deer must be

checked in by one

hour after legal

sunset. Hogs may

only be taken

during deer hunts

and special hog

hunts.

Hellhole WMA

Deer

Archery Sept. 15 through Sept. deer per day,

either-sex. Hogs-no

limit.

Archery Oct. 1 through Sat. before 1st 2 deer per day,

still gun hunt. either-sex Hogs no

limit.

Archery 1st Mon. following the 6th Wambaw 2 deer per day,

Dog Drive Hunt And continuing either-sex Hogs no

for 2 weeks. limit.

Still Gun Hunts Mon. - Sat. of the 4th, 5th, 6th 2 deer per day,

and 7th Wambaw dog drives either-sex. Hogs no

limit.

Dog Hunts (Shotguns Up to 5 days following the last 2 deer total per day,

only, no still Hellhole Still Gun Hunt as either-sex

gun hunting) published. All deer must be

checked at Hellhole Check

Station.

Small Game No open No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zone 6 bag limits

season for fox after Mar. 1; otherwise Game except Quail-8 per

hunting Zone 6 seasons apply. Dogs day

allowed during small game gun

season only. Closed during

scheduled deer and hog hunt

periods.

Hog Hunts Sat. only in Jan. and Feb. No limit

No more than 4 bay or catch dogs per party. No still or stalk hunting

permitted. One shotgun per party(buck shot only). Pistols allowed. Hog

hunters must have a hunting license and WMA permit, and are required to wear

a hat, coat or vest of solid international orange color while hunting. Hogs

may not be transported alive. Hogs taken must be brought to the check station

and a data card completed.

Hog hunters must sign a register at Hellhole Check Station (Hwy. 41) upon

entering and leaving Hellhole WMA.

Waterhorn WMA

Deer

Archery Oct. 1 through 2nd Sat. in Oct. 2 deer per day,

either-sex, hogs no

limit.

Muzzleloader Open Mon. week of 3rd Santee Dog 2 deer per day,

Drive Hunt for a 2 week period. either-sex, hogs no

limit.

Still Gun Hunts Fri. and Sat. of 1st and 2nd 2 deer per day, buck

Wambaw Dog Drive Hunt; only,

Mon. - Sat. weeks of 1st, 4th, 2 deer per day, buck

5th and 6th Santee Dog Drive only, except

Hunt. either-sex beginning

Monday the weeks of

the 5th and 6th

Santee dog drive hunt

through Sat. of those

weeks. Hogs no limit.

Small Game No open No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zone 6 bag limits

season for fox after Mar. 1; otherwise Game except Quail-8 per

hunting. Zone 6 seasons apply. Dogs day

allowed during small game gun

season only. Closed during

scheduled deer and hog hunt

periods.

Hog Hunts Sat. only in Feb. No limit.

No more than 4 bay or catch dogs per party. No still or stalk hunting

permitted. One shotgun per party(buck shot only). Pistols allowed. Hog

hunters must have a hunting license and WMA permit, and are required to wear

a hat, coat or vest of solid international orange color while hunting. Hogs

may not be transported alive. Hogs taken must be brought to the check station

and a data card completed.

Hog hunters must sign a register at Elmwood Check Station upon entering and

leaving Waterhorn WMA.

Wambaw WMA

Deer

Tibwin Special Use Area is closed to hunting except for special hunts published

by the SCDNR.

Still Gun Hunts Sept. 1 - Jan. 1 except during 2 deer per day, buck

scheduled dog drive hunts. only, hogs no limit.

Dog Hunts (Shotguns 1^st Fri. and Sat. after Aug. 2 deer per day, buck

only) 15; 2^nd Fri. and Sat. only, except

either-sex the Sat.

of the

Still gun hunts following the opening date on the 2^nd and 4^th

only East of Hwy WMA and Fri. and Sat. every Northampton dog hunt.

17 . Rifles 3^rd week thereafter through

allowed. Jan. 1.

Small Game No open No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zone 6 bag limits

season for fox after Mar. 1; otherwise Game except Quail-8 per

hunting. Zone 6 seasons apply. Dogs day

allowed during small game gun

season only. Closed during

scheduled periods using dogs to

hunt deer or hogs.

Seewee Special Use Sept. 1 - Jan. deer per day, buck

Area Archery (no only, except

dogs) either-sex Sept. 15 -

Jan. 1.

Northampton

Deer

Still Gun Hunts Sept. 1 through Jan. 1 except 2 deer per day, buck

during scheduled dog drive only, hogs no limit.

hunts.

Dog Hunts (Shotguns 1^st Fri. and Sat. following the 2 deer per day, buck

only) 2^nd Wambaw hunt and Fri. and only, except

Sat. every 3^rd week either-sex the Sat.

thereafter through Jan. 1 of the 2^nd and

4^th Northampton dog

hunt.

Small Game No open No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zone 6 bag limits

season on fox after Mar. 1; otherwise Game except Quail-8 per

hunting. Zone 6 seasons apply. Dogs day.

allowed during small game gun

season only. Closed during

scheduled periods using dogs to

hunt deer or hogs.

Santee

Deer

Still Gun Hunts Sept. 1 through Jan. 1 except 2 deer per day, buck

during scheduled dog drive only, hogs no limit.

hunts.

Dog Drive Hunts 1^st Fri. and Sat. following the 2 deer per day, buck

(Shotguns only) 1^st Northampton hunt and Fri. only, except

and Sat. every 3^rd week either-sex Sat. of

thereafter through Jan. 1. the 2^nd and 4^th

Northampton dog hunt.

Small Game No open No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zone 6 bag limits.

season for fox after Mar. 1; otherwise Game except Quail-8 per

hunting. Zone 6 seasons apply. Dogs day.

allowed during small game gun

season only. Closed during

scheduled periods using dogs to

hunt deer or hogs.

(H) Moultrie

Deer Total of 8 deer per season.

Bluefield WMA (Adult/Youth Area)

Bluefield WMA is open only to youth 17 years of age or younger who must be

accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age. Youth hunters must carry a

firearm and hunt. Adults with youth will be allowed to carry a weapon and

hunt.

Deer

Still Gun Hunts (No Aug. 15 through Jan. 1 Wed. and 2 deer per day, buck

buckshot) Sat. ONLY only, except

either-sex Wed. and

Sat. only Sept. 15 -

Jan. 1.

Small Game (No open No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zone 6 bag limits.

season on fox after Mar. 1; otherwise Game Except quail 8 per

squirrels) Zone 6 seasons apply. No day.

hunting during scheduled deer

hunts.

Greenfield WMA

Deer

Still Gun Hunts (No Nov. 1 through Jan. deer per day, buck

buckshot) only, except

either-sex 1st Thurs.

- Sat. in the season

and beginning the

last full week of the

season through Jan.

Small Game (No open No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zone 6 bag limits.

season on fox after Mar. 1; otherwise Game Except quail 8 per

squirrels) Zone 6 seasons apply. day.

Hall WMA

Deer

Archery (No dogs) Sept. 1 through Jan. deer per day, buck

only, except

either-sex Sept. 15 -

Jan. 1.

Small Game No small game season on Hall WMA.

North Dike WMA

Deer

Individual antlerless deer tags valid on days not designated as either-sex

after Sept. 15.

Still Gun Hunts (No 1st Fri. after Aug. 15 through 2 deer per day, buck

buckshot, no the last Sat. in Oct. only, except

dogs) either-sex Oct. 1 -

last Sat. in Oct.

Small Game (No open No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zone 6 bag limits.

season on fox after Mar. 1; closed to small Except quail 8 per

squirrels) game hunting Wed. & Fri. during day.

Nov. & Dec. Sandy Beach

Waterfowl Area open for raccoon

hunting Feb. 1 - Mar. 1,

otherwise Game Zone 6 seasons

apply.

Small Game 1st Mon. after the closing of the Game Zone 6 Bag limits,

State Waterfowl Season through except Quail - 8 per

Mar. 1 (East Side of Ferguson day.

Landing Rd Only), Except

raccoon hunting each Sat.,

entire area.

Porcher WMA

Deer

Archery (No dogs) Sept. 1 through Jan. deer per day, buck

only, except

either-sex Sept. 15 -

Jan. 1.

Small Game (No open Jan. 2 through Mar. 1 Game Zone 6 bag limits.

season on fox Except quail 8 per

squirrels) day.

Cross Station Site

Special Gun Hunts No open season except hunters 1 deer per day,

for youth and selected by drawing. either-sex

women.

(I) Santee Cooper WMA

Deer

No scouting season from Oct. 20 until opening of Nov. Total 8 deer per

archery and muzzleloader season. season, 4 deer per

hunt period.

Quality Deer Management Area - A point must be at least one inch long measured

from the nearest edge of main beam to the top of the point.

Archery Opens Mon. of 1st full week in Total of 4 deer,

Oct. continuing for 2 weeks; either-sex. Only

Mon. - Sat. 1st full week of antlerless deer,

Nov. spike bucks (2

points) and bucks

with 4 or more points

on one side are

legal.

Muzzle Loader Mon. - Sat. 2nd full week in Total of 4 deer,

Oct.; Mon. - Sat. 1st full week either-sex Only

of Nov. antlerless deer,

spike bucks (2

points) and bucks

with 4 or more points

on one side are

legal.

Still Gun Hunts No open season except hunters Total of 3 deer,

selected by drawing. either-sex Only

antlerless deer,

spike bucks (2

points) and bucks

with 4 or more points

on one side are

legal. 1 buck limit.

Small Game 1st Mon. after the closing of the Game Zone 6 Bag limits,

State Waterfowl Season through except Quail-8 per

Mar. 1 (East of Ferguson day.

Landing Rd. only).

(J) Webb WMA

Deer Hunts No open season except for hunters 2 deer, either-sex

selected by computer drawing. except only 1 buck

with a minimum of 4

points on one side or

a 12-inch minimum

antler spread.

Quail Hunts No open season except hunters 10 quail per hunt

selected by computer drawing. period.

Dove Hunting Public dove field only. Days Federal limits.

published annually.

Other Small Game No No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zone 6 bag limits.

open season on after Mar. 1; otherwise Game

fox squirrels Zone 6 seasons apply. No

hunting on half-days scheduled

for deer hunting.

Hog Hunts No dogs. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tues. in Sept. No limit.

Hog Hunts with dogs 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thurs. in Sept. No limit.

(pistols only) and 3 days beginning the 1st

Four dog limit Thurs. in March.

per party.

Hog hunters are required to wear hat, coat or vest of solid international

orange color while hunting. Hunters must sign register upon entering and

leaving the Webb WMA. No hogs may be taken alive from Webb WMA. Hogs taken

must be brought to the Webb WMA check station and a data card completed. Hog

hunters are permitted to camp at Bluff Lake on Webb WMA on nights prior to

scheduled hog hunts only.

(K) Tillman Sandridge WMA

Deer

Archery Only 14 hunting days beginning the 2 deer, either-sex

last Friday in October

Primitive Weapons 8 hunting days beginning the 2nd 2 deer, buck only,

Fri. in Dec. except either-sex on

Fri. and Sat.

Small Game No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zone 6 bag limits.

No open season on after Mar. 1; otherwise Game Zone

fox squirrels. 6 seasons apply. No Small game

hunting during scheduled deer

hunt periods.

(L) Santee Delta WMA

Deer

Archery only hunts For Thursdays through 2 deer per day, either-sex Hogs

deer (no dogs) Saturdays in no limit.

October.

Special hog hunt 3^rd Wed, Thurs, Hogs only, no limit, no live hogs

Fri. in March

Shotgun with slug or to be removed from WMA.

muzzleloader, no

buckshot, hunting from

elevated stands

Special hog hunt with 3^rd and 4^th Hogs only, no limit, handguns

dogs Sat. in March only, limit 4 bay or catch dogs

per party. No live hogs removed

from WMA.

(M) Victoria Bluff WMA

Archery (No dogs) Three hunting day periods beginning the 3 deer per hunt

1st Thurs. in Oct., the 2nd Thurs. in period,

Oct., the 3rd Thurs. in October, the either-sex.

4th Thurs. in Oct.; Eight hunting days

beginning the 1st Friday in November

and eight hunting days beginning the

2nd Friday after Thanksgiving.

Small Game No hunting before Oct. 15 or Game Zone 6 bag

limits.

No open season on after Feb. 1; otherwise Game Zone 6

fox squirrels. seasons apply. No Small game hunting

during scheduled deer hunt periods.

Shotguns only, shot no larger than no.

(N) Bear Island WMA

All hunters must sign in and out at the Bear Island Office. Hunting in

designated areas only.

Deer

Archery 1^st Fri. in Oct. through 2^nd Sat. in 3 deer,

Oct. either-sex.

Hogs.

Still Gun Hunts No open season except for hunters 3 deer, either-sex

(No dogs) selected by computer drawing. except only 1

buck with a

minimum 4 points

on one side or a

minimum 12-inch

antler spread.

Quail Quail hunting Tue. only Feb. 1 - Mar. 1 Game Zone 6 bag

limits.

Other Small Game Feb. 1 - Mar. 1 Wed. and Sat. Only Game Zone 6 bag

No open season limits.

on fox

squirrels.

Raccoon/Opossum Feb. 1 - Mar. 15 Wed. and Fri. Nights Game Zone 6 bag

Only limits.

Hog Hunts with 1^st Thurs. - Sat. in March No limit.

dogs (Pistols

Only)

Hog hunters are required to wear a hat, coat or vest of international orange color while hunting. Hogs may not be taken from Bear Island alive and all hogs harvested must be checked at the check station. No more than 4 dogs per party.

(O) Lewis Ocean Bay WMA

Deer Total of 5 deer for all

hunts combined.

Still hunting only, no deer dogs, no buckshot, no hunting or shooting from or

on any roads open to vehicular traffic. Hunting from horseback is prohibited.

Archery 1st. Mon. - Sat. on or after Sept. 1 deer per day,

15 either-sex

1st Mon. - Sat. in Oct.,

2nd Mon. - Sat. in Oct.

3rd Mon. - Sat. in Oct.

Archery and 4th Mon. in Oct. through following 1 deer per day,

Muzzleloader Sat. 2nd Mon. - Sat. in Nov. either-sex.

Still Gun Hunts Last Mon. in Nov. - through the 1 deer per day, buck

following Sat. 2nd Mon. - Sat. in only.

Dec.

Small Game No Jan. 1-Mar.1 Game Zone 4 bag limits.

Fox Squirrels

(P) Pee Dee Station Site WMA

Deer Total of 3 for all hunt periods

combined.

Still hunting only, no deer dogs, no buckshot, no hunting or shooting from or

on any roads open to vehicular traffic. The scouting seasons are 3-day

periods on Saturday through Monday immediately proceeding hunt periods.

Archery 1st Tue. - Sat. in 1 deer per day, either sex

Oct.

Archery and 3rd Tue.- Sat. in Oct. 1 deer per day, either sex

Muzzleloader 1st. Tue.- Sat. in

Nov.

Small Game Sat. after Game Zone 4 limits.

Thanksgiving - last

Wed. and Sat. in

Feb.,Wed. and Sat.

Only.

(Q) Aiken Gopher Tortoise WMA

During still gun hunts for deer, there shall be no hunting or shooting from, on

or across any road open to vehicular traffic.

Deer Hunts (No dogs) Total 3 deer Not to include more

than 2 bucks.

Archery (No dogs) Oct. 1 - Jan. deer per day, buck only,

except either-sex on Game Zone

3 either-sex days as specified

in Reg. 4.2.

Still Gun Hunts (No Oct. 1 - Jan. deer per day, buck only,

buckshot) except either-sex on Game Zone

3 either-sex days as specified

in Reg. 4.2.

Small Game No open Thanksgiving Day - Game Zone 3 bag limits.

season on fox Mar. 1

Squirrels

(R) Santee Coastal Reserve WMA

Deer Hunts (No 1^st and 3^rd Mon. 2 deer per day, either-sex.

dogs) Archery through Sat. in Nov. Hunting on mainland only. Hogs

no limit. No possession of

handguns or sidearms during

archery only hunts.

Archery and 1^st Thur. through Sat. 1 deer per day, either-sex. Hogs

Muzzleloader in Dec. no limit.

Quail Wed. and Sat. only, 1^st Limit 8 per day.

Wed. after Jan. 20

through Mar. 1.

Other Small Game Wed. and Sat. only, 1^st Game Zone 6 bag limits.

No open season Wed. after Jan. 20

on fox through Mar. 1.

squirrels

Raccoon/Opossum Tues. and Fri. nights, Game Zone 6 bag limits.

1^st Tues. After Jan.

20 through Mar. 1.

Special Hog Hunt 2^nd and 4^th Thurs. in Hogs Only, no limit, handguns

with Dogs Feb.

3^rd and 4^th Fri. in only, limit of 4 bay or catch

Mar. dogs per party, no live hogs

to be removed from Santee

Coastal.

(S) Other Small WMAs

Aiken, Lexington and Richland Counties

Deer

Still Gun Hunts No hunting before Game Zone 3 bag limits. Buck only,

and Archery Sept. 1 or after except on Game Zone 3 either-sex days

(No dogs) Jan. 1. as specified in Reg. 4.2.

Small Game No hunting before Game Zone 3 bag limits.

Sept. 1 or after

Mar. 1; otherwise

Game Zone 3

seasons apply.

Chesterfield, Kershaw, & Marlboro Counties

Archery Only Sept. 1 - 30 Total of 3 deer for all archery hunts,

Hunts either-sex Sept. 15 - 30, 2 per day.

Still Gun Hunts Oct. 1 - Jan 1 Total 10 deer for all gun hunts, 2 per

and Archery day, buck only except on Game Zone 4

(No Dogs) either-sex days as specified in Reg.

4.2. Limit of 10 may not include more

than 5 bucks. Male deer required 2

inches of visible antler above the

hairline to be legal. Male fawns

(button bucks) are considered

antlerless deer, legal only during

either-sex hunts; however, they apply

toward the buck limit. Archers are

allowed to take either-sex during

entire period; however, daily and

season bag limits apply.

Small Game No hunting before Game Zone 4 bag limits.

Sept. 1 or after

Mar. 1; otherwise

Game Zone 4 limits

apply.

Darlington, Lee & Sumter Counties

Archery Sept. 1 - Jan. 1 Total 5 deer per season, buck only,

except on Game Zone 5 either-sex days

as specified in Reg. 4.2.

Still Gun Hunts Sept. 15 - Jan. 1 Total 5 deer per season, buck only

(No dogs) No except on Game Zone 5 either-sex days

buckshot. as specified in Reg. 4.2.

Small Game No hunting before Game Zone 5 bag limits

Sept. 1 or after

Mar. 1; otherwise

Game Zone 5

seasons apply.

Dillon County

Archery Sept. 1 - Jan. 1 Total 5 deer per season, buck only,

except on Game Zone 4 either-sex days

as specified in Reg. 4.2.

Still Gun Hunts Sept. 15 - Jan. 1 Total 5 deer per season, buck only

(No dogs) No except on Game Zone 4 either-sex days

buckshot. as specified in Reg. 4.2.

Small Game No hunting before Game Zone 4 bag limits

Sept. 1 or after

Mar. 1; otherwise

Game Zone 4

seasons apply.

(T) Woodbury WMA

Quality Deer Management Area - Antlered deer must have at least 4 points on 1

side or a minimum 12-inch antler spread. A point must be at least 1 inch long

measured from the nearest edge of main beam to the top of the point. No more

than 3 bucks total may be taken during all seasons combined regardless of

method. No buckshot. Hogs may be taken only during deer hunts or scheduled

hog hunts. No horseback riding allowed. No ATVs allowed.

Deer Hunts

Deer hunting or shooting will not be allowed from or on roads open to vehicle

traffic.

Archery Only Sept. 15 - 1^st Sat. in Oct. 1 deer per day, either-sex Hogs

(No dogs) no limit.

Archery and Mon. following 1^st Sat. in 1 deer per day, either-sex Hogs

Muzzleloader Oct. - 3^rd Sat. in Oct. no limit.

(No dogs)

Still Gun Hunts Mon. following 3^rd Sat. in 1 deer per day, bucks only

(No dogs) Oct.-Jan. 1. except on scheduled

county-wide either-sex days.

Hogs no limit.

Special Hog Mar. 1 - 3^rd Sat. in Mar. Hogs no limit.

Still Hunt

(No dogs)

Special Hog 1^st Mon. in Feb. - 2^nd Hogs only, no limit. Limit of 4

Hunt Sat. In Feb. bay or catch dogs per party,

all hogs taken must be killed

where taken. Handguns only.

Raccoons Wed. - Sat. nights beginning 3 per party per night

Sat. after Thanksgiving -

last Wed. or Sat. in Feb.

Gray Squirrels Mon. following 2^nd Sat. in Game Zone bag limits.

and Quail (No Dec. - Mar. 1

open season

for fox

squirrels)

Rabbits Jan. 1 through March 1 Game Zone bag limits

Fox Mon. and Tues. nights Game Zone bag limits

beginning Jan. 1 through

March 1

(U) Manchester State Forest WMA

Deer Total of 5 deer per season

for all hunts.

Deer must be checked at check station. No man-drives during either-sex still

gun hunts for deer. Hogs may be taken only during deer hunts or special hog

hunts. No hogs may be removed alive from Manchester State Forest WMA.

Archery 3rd Mon. in Sept. through the 1 per day, either-sex

Following Sat.

Archery and 4th Mon. in Sept. through the 1 per day, buck only

Muzzleloader following Sat.

Friday during Archery and 1 deer per day, either-sex

Muzzleloader Season

Dog Hunts No open season except for clubs 10 deer per day per club,

selected by computer drawing. 1 per day per person.

Buck only, except by

tags issued the day of

the hunt.

Still Gun Hunts 5th Mon. in Sept. - following 1 per day, buck only

(No Dogs, no Sat. except on either-sex

buckshot) hunts published

annually.

1st Mon. in Oct. - following

Sat.

2nd Mon. in Oct. - following

Sat.

3rd Tues. in Oct. - following

Fri.

4th Tues. in Oct. - following

Thurs.

5th Tues. in Oct. - following In years when there is a

Thurs. fifth Tuesday in Oct.,

additional deer hunts

may be scheduled on

Fridays and Saturdays

during October and

November.

1st Tues. in Nov. - following

Thurs.

2nd Tues. in Nov. - following

Sat.

3rd Tues. in Nov. - following

Thurs.

4th Mon. in Nov. - following

Sat.

Quail (Except Thanksgiving--March 1. Game Zone 5 bag limits.

Bland Tract)

Quail (Bland Designated Wed. and Sat. within Game Zone 5 bag limits.

Tract) Quail Game Zone 5 season, in Dec.,

hunters must Jan., and Feb. Shotguns must

pick up and be plugged so as not to hold

return data more than 3 shells.

cards at access

points.

Squirrel and Thanksgiving Day - Mar. 1 Game Zone 5 bag limits.

Rabbit Except no squirrel or rabbit

hunting on Bland Tract during

scheduled quail hunts.

Raccoon and Fox Thanksgiving Day - 2nd Sat. in Raccoon 3 per party per

Mar. night, Fox no limit

during gun season.

Hogs No dogs. Hogs may be taken only One per person per day.

incidental to deer hunts.

Special Hog Still 1st Mon. through the last Sat. Hogs Only, no limit, no

Gun Hunt in Jan. bay or catch dogs.

Special Hog Hunt 1st Mon. through the last Sat. Hogs only, no limit,

in Feb. handguns with dogs only,

limit of 4 bay or catch

dogs per party, no live

hogs to be removed from

Manchester SF.

(V) Sand Hills State Forest WMA

Hunting by the general public closed during scheduled field trials on the Sand

Hills State Forest Special Field Trial Area. Hunting allowed during permitted

field trials on the Sand Hills State Forest Special Field Trial Area in

compliance with R.123-96. No man-drives allowed. No buckshot allowed.

Individual antlerless deer tags valid on days not designated as either-sex

after Sept. 15.

Deer

Still Gun Hunts Oct. 1 - Jan. 1 Total of 10 deer, 2 per

(No dogs) day, buck only except

either-sex on Game Zones

4 and 5 either-sex days

specified in Reg. 4.2.

No more than 5 bucks.

Small Game No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zones 4 and 5 limits.

after Mar. 1; otherwise Game

Zones 4 and 5 seasons apply.

No daytime fox hunting from

Sept. 15 - Jan. 1.

(W) Marsh Furniture WMA

Deer Total of 3 deer for all

hunts combined

The scouting season is the last Mon. - Sat. in Sept.

Still hunting only, no deer dogs, no buckshot, no hunting from vehicles or from

or on roads open to vehicular traffic. No bay or catch dogs allowed for hog

hunting. Wild hogs may only be taken during deer hunts and designated hog

hunts. Buckshot and rimfire firearms not permitted. No horseback riding. No

ATVs allowed.

Archery (No Dogs) 1st Mon. - Sat. in Oct. 1 deer per day, either-sex

Hogs no limit.

Archery and 2nd Mon. - Sat. in Oct. 3rd 1 deer per day, either-sex

Muzzleloader (No Mon. - Sat. in Oct. Hogs no limit.

dogs)

Still Gun Hunts 4th Mon. in Oct. - following 1 deer per day, buck only

Sat.

1st Mon. in Nov. - following Hogs no limit.

Sat.

2nd Mon. in Nov. - following

Sat.

Small Game Seasons Thanksgiving - Mar. 1 Wed. - Game Zone 4 bag limits.

Open only for Sat. only

rabbit,

squirrel, opossum, Woodcock--Wed.--Sat. only Woodcock--Fed. limits

quail, and during Federal season.

woodcock only

Wild hogs may only be taken during deer hunts and designated hog hunts,

buckshot and rimfire firearms not permitted.

Special Hog Still 3^rd Mon. in Nov. - following Hogs Only, no limit, no

Gun Hunt Sat. Mar. 1st - 3rd Sat. in buckshot, no bay or

Mar. catch dogs.

Raccoon Wed. - Sat. nights beginning 3 per party per night.

Sat. after Thanksgiving -

last Wed. or Sat. in Feb.

(X) Hamilton Ridge WMA

Quality Deer Management Area - Antlered deer must have at least 4 points on 1

side or a minimum 12-inch antler spread. A point must be at least 1 inch long

measured from the nearest edge of main beam to the top of the point. No more

than 3 bucks total may be taken during all seasons combined regardless of

method. All hunters must sign-in and sign-out. Firearms must be unloaded and

cased when not hunting. No hunting or shooting from, on, or across any roads

open to vehicular traffic. Scouting and stand placement allowed 1 day prior

to hunts. No buckshot. Hogs may be taken only during deer hunts or scheduled

hog hunts. All hogs taken must be killed where taken. Horseback riding by

permit only. No ATVs allowed.

Deer

Still Gun Hunts (No dogs) No open season except hunters 3 deer, either-sex

selected by computer but only 1 buck.

drawing.

Archery Only 4^th Mon. - Sat. in Oct. 2 deer per hunt

period, either-sex,

(No dogs) 2^nd Mon. - Sat. in Nov. only 1 buck. Hogs no

limit.

2^nd Thur. - Sat. in

Dec.

Muzzleloader (No dogs) 1^st full week in Nov. 2 deer per hunt

period, either-sex,

only 1 buck. Hogs

no limit.

Small Game No open season No hunting before Dec. 26 or Game Zone bag limits.

on fox squirrels or after Mar. 1; otherwise

quail. Game Zone seasons apply. No

hog hunting during small

game hunts.

Hog Still and Stalk Hunts 1^st 4 Fridays in May No limit.

Archery and Firearms

(No dogs, no buckshot)

Hog Hunts 1^st Thur. - Sat. in Mar. No limit.

with dogs (handguns only) 4^th Thur. - Sat. in Mar.

Four dog limit per party.

Hog hunters are required to wear hat, coat or vest of solid international

orange color while hunting. Hunters must sign register upon entering and

leaving Hamilton Ridge WMA.

(Z) Donnelley WMA

Deer

All hunters must sign in and out at the check station. Hunting in designated

areas only. Scouting season for archery only on the day before season opens.

Hogs can be taken during all deer hunts.

Archery (no dogs) Oct. 1 - Oct. 5 Nov. 1 - Total 4 deer per season,

Nov. 5 Dec. 1 - Dec. 5 either-sex except no more

than 1 buck with a

minimum 4 points on one

side or a minimum 12-inch

antler spread. Hogs-no

limit.

Still Gun Hunts No open season except for 3 deer either-sex except no

hunters selected by more than 1 buck with a

computer drawing. minimum 4 points on one

side or a minumum 12-inch

antler spread.

Small Game No open Wed. only Dec. 6 - Jan. 31 Game Zone 6 Bag Limits

season for fox Wed. and Sat. Feb. 1 -

squirrels. Mar. 1 seasons.

Raccoon and Opossum Tues. Nights only Dec. 6 - Raccoon - 3 per party per

Jan. 31 Tues. and Fri. night, opossum - no

Nights Feb. 1 - Mar. 1 limit.

Hog Hunts with dogs 1st Thurs. - Sat. in March No limit.

(Pistols Only)

Hog hunters are required to wear a hat, coat or vest of international orange

color while hunting. Hogs may not be taken from Donnelley alive and all hogs

harvested must be checked at the check station. No more than 4 dogs per

party.

(AA) Little Pee Dee River Complex WMA

Includes Little Pee Dee River HP, Tilghman HP, Dargan HP, and Ward HP in Horry

and Marion counties. This also includes the Upper Gunters Island and Huggins

tracts in Horry Co. which are part of Dargan HP. Still hunting only, no deer

dogs, no buckshot, no hunting from vehicles or watercraft, or from or on any

roads open to vehicular traffic.

Deer Total of 3 deer for all

hunts and hunt periods

combined. Hogs, no limit.

Archery Sept. 15 - last Sat. in 1 deer per day, buck only

Sept.

Archery Oct. 1 - 3rd Sat. in Oct. 1 deer per day, either-sex

Archery and 4th Mon. in Oct. - the 1 deer per day, buck only,

Muzzleloader following Sat.

1st Mon. in Nov. - the 1 deer per day, either-sex

following Sat.

Still Gun Hunts 2nd Mon. in Nov. - the 4th 1 deer per day, buck only

Sat. in Nov.

Small Game Thanksgiving Day - Mar. 1 No Game Zone 4 Bag Limits.

open season for fox

squirrels.

Special Hog Still Mar. 1 - 3^rd Sat. in March Hogs only, no limit, no

Gun Hunt buckshot, no bay or catch

dogs.

Special Hog Hunt First 5 days in March No limit, handguns only, no

With Dogs than 4 bay or catch dogs

per party. No live hogs

removed from WMA.

Special Hog Hunt March 6 - 3^rd Sat. in Hogs only, no limit, no

March

Gun Hunt buckshot, no bay or catch

dogs.

Wild hogs may only be taken during deer hunts and designated hog hunts.

Buckshot and rimfire firearms not permitted.

(BB) Great Pee Dee River WMA

Deer Hunts Total 3 deer for all hunts.

For big game hunting, access is restricted from two hours before sunrise to two

hours after official sunset. All individuals are required to sign in and out

at the entrance. Still hunting only, no deer dogs, no buckshot, no hunting

from motor vehicles or boats, no hog dogs. Hogs may be taken only during deer

hunts or special hog hunts. Firearms must be unloaded and cased and not

readily accessible when not in legal use.

Archery 1st Mon. in Oct. - the 1 deer per day, either-sex,

following Sat., 2nd Mon. hogs no limit.

in Oct. - the following

Sat.

Archery and 4 th Mon. in Oct. - the 1 deer per day, either-sex,

Muzzleloader following Sat. hogs no limit.

Still Gun Hunts 1st Mon. in Nov. - the 1 deer per day, buck only.

following Sat.

Gray Squirrels Thanksgiving Day - Mar. 1st. Game Zone 5 bag limits.

No small game hunting

during deer hunt periods.

No open season on fox

squirrels.

Woodcock Federal Seasons. Federal limits.

Raccoon Wed. & Sat. nights beginning 3 per party per night.

1st Sat. after

Thanksgiving - last Wed.

or Sat. in Feb.

Small Game No open season on other

small game species.

Special Hog Hunt 1st Mon. in Dec. - the Hogs only, no limit

following Sat.

Still hunt, no dogs 2^nd Mon. in Dec. - the

following Sat.

3^rd Mon. in Dec. - the

following Sat.

1st Mon. in Feb. - the

following Sat.

2^nd Mon. in Feb. - the

following Sat.

(CC) Hickory Top WMA

Deer Total 8 deer per season.

Archery (No Dogs) Sept. 1 through Jan. deer per day, either-sex

Sept. 15 - Jan. 1.

Muzzleloader (No First Monday in November 2 deer per day, either-sex.

Dogs) through Jan. 1.

Small Game (No open No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zone 5 bag limits.

season for fox after Mar. 1; otherwise Except quail 8 per day.

squirrels) Game Zone 5 seasons apply.

(DD) Palachucola WMA

Deer Hunts

Deer hunting or shooting will not be allowed from or on roads open to vehicle

traffic.

Archery (No Dogs) Ten hunting days beginning 3 deer, either-sex except

the last Wed. in Sept. only 1 buck with a

minimum of 4 points on

one side or a minimum

12-inch antler spread.

Still Gun Hunts (No No open season except for 3 deer, either-sex except

dogs) hunters selected by only 1 buck with a

computer drawing. minimum of 4 points on

one side or a minimum

12-inch antler spread.

Small Game (No open No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zone 6 bag limits.

season for fox after Mar. 1; otherwise

squirrels or Game Zone 6 seasons apply.

quail)

No small game hunting during scheduled deer hunts.

Hog Hunts No dogs 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tues. in No limit.

Sept.

Hog Hunts with Dogs 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thurs. in No limit.

(Pistols) Four dog Sept. and 3 days beginning

limit per party. the 1st Thurs. in March.

Hog hunters are required to wear a hat, coat or vest of solid international

orange color while hunting. Hunters must sign register at Webb WMA upon

entering and leaving the Palachucola WMA. No hogs may be taken alive from

Palachucola WMA. Hogs taken must be brought to the Webb WMA check station and

a data card completed. Hog hunters are allowed to camp at Bluff Lake on the

Webb WMA on nights prior to scheduled hog hunts ONLY.

(EE) St. Helena Sound Heritage Preserve WMA

Deer:

Archery Hunts

(No dogs)

Otter Island Nov. 1 - Nov. deer per season, 1 deer

Camping by special permit. per day, either-sex. Hogs.

Ashe, Beet, Warren, Oct. 1 - Jan. deer per season, 1 deer

Big, South per day, either-sex.

Williman Hogs.

(FF) Waccamaw River Heritage Preserve WMA

Deer Total 2 deer per season

Still hunting only, no deer dogs, no buckshot, no hunting from vehicles or from

or on roads open to vehicular traffic.

Archery 2nd Mon. - Sat. in Oct. 3rd 1 deer per day, either-sex.

Mon. - Sat. in Oct.

Archery and 4th Mon. - Sat. in Oct. 1st 1 deer per day, either-sex.

Muzzleloader Mon. - Sat. in Nov.

Still Gun Hunts Last Mon. in Nov. - 1st Sat. 1 per day, buck only

in Dec.

Still Gun Hunts 2nd Mon. in Nov. through the 1 per day, buck only

4th Sat. in Nov.

Small Game Seasons: Thanksgiving Day - Mar. 1 Game Zone 4 bag limits

Season open only Woodcock during Fed.

for Gray squirrel Season

and woodcock.

Raccoons 1st Wed. in Dec. - last Wed. 3 per party per night.

in Feb. Wed. nights only.

(GG) McBee WMA

Archery Deer Hunts Sept. 15 - Sat. after Total of 3, 2 per day,

Thanksgiving. either-sex.

Still Gun Hunts (No Oct. 1--Sat. after Total of 10, 2 per day,

dogs, no buckshot) Thanksgiving buck only except on

specified Game Zone 4

either-sex days during

the McBee WMA still gun

hunt season. Total not to

include more than 5

bucks.

Quail No open season except 10 per day

hunters selected by

drawing.

Other Small Game No No hunting before Mon. Game Zone 4 limits.

small game hunting following the 2^nd Sat.

during scheduled in Jan. or after Mar. 1;

deer hunting otherwise Game Zone 4

periods. seasons.

(HH) Canal WMA

Hunters must pick up and return data cards at access points. Shotguns must be

plugged so as not to hold more than 3 shells.

Quail 1st Wed. after opening day Total 8 per day.

of quail season and every

other Wed. thereafter

until Mar. 1.

(II) Cartwheel Bay WMA

Deer Hunts Total 3 deer for all hunts

combined.

Archery hunting only, no dogs, no hunting from or on roads.

Archery Sept. 15 - 1st Sat. in Oct. 1 deer per day, buck only

2nd Mon. in Oct. - 1st Sat. 1 deer per day, either-sex

in Nov.

Small Game (No small No hunting before Nov. 1 or Game Zone 4 bag limits

game, hunting after Mar. 1; otherwise

during Scheduled Game Zone 4 bag limits.

deer hunt

periods.) No open

season on fox

squirrels.

(JJ) Longleaf Pine WMA

Deer Total 2 deer for all hunts

combined.

Still hunting only, no deer dogs, no buckshot, no hunting from vehicles or from

or on any roads open to open to vehicular traffic. Individual antlerless deer

tags valid on days not designated as either-sex after Sept. 15.

Archery Sept. 15 - 1st Sat. in Oct. 1 deer per day, either-sex

Archery and 2nd Mon. in Oct. - last Sat. 1 deer per day, either-sex

Muzzleloader in Oct.

Still Gun Hunts Mon. after the last Sat. in 1 deer per day, either-sex

Oct. through the 3^rd during scheduled

Sat. in Nov. county-wide either-sex

days.

Small Game (No small Thanksgiving Day - Mar. 1 Game Zone 5 bag limits.

game hunting

during scheduled

deer hunt

periods). No open

season on fox

squirrels.

(LL) Sandy Island WMA:

Hunting from vehicles prohibited.

Deer Total 3 deer per season not

to include more than 1

buck.

Archery Only Oct. 1 - Nov. deer per day, either-sex.

Hogs and coyotes no

limit.

(MM) Hatchery WMA

Deer Archery Sept. 1 through 2nd Sat. in Total of 8 deer per season,

Nov. 2 per day, buck only,

except either-sex Sept.

15 - 2nd Sat. in Nov.

(NN) Dungannon WMA

Deer Hunts (No dogs) Total 8 deer per season.

Archery (No dogs) Oct. 15 through Dec. deer per day, either-sex.

(OO) Santee Dam WMA

Deer Total of 8 deer per season.

Archery (No dogs) Sept. 1 through Nov. deer per day, buck only,

except either-sex Sept.

15 - Nov. 1. Hogs no

limit.

Muzzleloader Sept. 15 through Nov. deer per day, either-sex.

Hogs no limit.

Hogs (No dogs) Jan. 2 - Mar. 1 No limit

Archery and

Muzzleloader

Small Game Shotguns Jan. 2 through Mar. 1. Game Zone 5 bag limits.

only, no open Except quail 8 per day.

season on fox

squirrels.

Special Gun Hunts No open deer season after 1 deer per day, either-sex.

For Youth and Nov. 1 except hunters Hogs no limit.

Women selected by drawing.

(PP) Rock Hill Blackjacks HP WMA

Deer Total of 3 deer per season.

Archery (No dogs) Sept. 15 - 30; Mon. after 2 deer per day, either-sex

Thanksgiving Day - Jan. 1.

Small Game No small game hunting.

(QQ) Oak Lea WMA

Data cards required for hunter access during archery deer hunts, turkey hunts

and small game hunts.

Completed data cards must be returned daily upon leaving Oak Lea WMA.

Deer Total 10 deer per season.

Archery Sept. 15 through Sept. deer per day, either-sex.

Still Gun Hunts No open season except 3 deer per day, either-sex;

hunters selected by 1 buck per day limit.

drawing. Total 20 deer per hunt

party.

Small Game No open Jan. 2 through Mar. 1 Game Zone 5 limits.

season on quail.

(RR) Lynchburg Savannah Heritage Preserve WMA

Small Game Only No No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zone 5 limits

open season on fox after Mar. 1; otherwise

squirrels. Game Zone 5 seasons.

(SS) Edisto River WMA

Deer Total 8 deer per season

Archery Sept. per day, either-sex Hogs,

no limit

Muzzle Loader Mon. - Sat. for two weeks 1 per day, either-sex Hogs,

Beginning the 1st full no limit

week in October.

Still Gun Hunts Monday following the closing 1 per day, either-sex each

of muzzleloader season Fri. & Sat. in Nov. Hogs,

Through the 3rd Sat. in no limit

Nov.

Small Game Monday following the closing Game Zone 6 bag limits

of still gun deer hunt except Quail - 8 per day.

until Mar. 1

(TT) Stumphouse WMA

In order to fish or hunt Stumphouse WMA each adult (21 or older) must have at

least one youth 17 or under accompanying them. Senior Citizens over 65 years

of age are exempt from carrying a youth in order to fish. No motorized

vehicles or horses allowed on the property. Walk in use only. Small game

hunting only from Thanksgiving Day through March 1.

No more than 5 bucks total may be taken during all seasons combined, regardless

of method (archery, muzzleloader, gun)

Primitive Weapons Oct. 1 through Oct. 10 Muzzleloaders, 2 deer, buck

For Deer (No dogs) only, 2 per day; archery,

2 deer, either-sex, 2 per

day.

Still Gun Hunts For Oct. 11 through Oct. 16 Oct. Total of 7 deer for all gun

Deer Only 31 - Wed. before hunts. 2 deer per day,

Thanksgiving. buck ONLY, (No dogs)

except either-sex on days

specified in Reg. 4.2.

Archers allowed to take

either-sex during entire

period.

Small Game No hunting before Game Zone 1 bag limits.

Thanksgiving Day or after

Mar. 1; no small game

hunting during gun hunts

for deer, otherwise Game

Zone 1 seasons apply.

(UU) Wee Tee WMA

Deer Total 8 deer per season

Archery Oct. 1 through 2^nd Sat. in 2 deer per day,

Oct. either-sex, hogs no

limit.

Muzzle Loader Open Mon. following archery 2 deer per day,

Season for one week either-sex, hogs no

limit.

Still Gun Hunts First Mon.-Sat. in Sept. 2 per day, buck only,

hogs no limit.

Sept. 15 through last Sat. in 2 deer per day,

Sept. either-sex, hogs no

limit.

First Mon-Sat. in Nov. 2 deer per day,

either-sex, hogs no

limit.

Mon-Sat. week of 2 deer per day,

Thanksgiving. either-sex, hogs no

limit.

First Mon. in Dec. through 2 deer per day,

Jan. 1. either-sex, hogs no

limit.

Small Game No open No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zone 5 bag limits

season for fox after Mar. 1; otherwise except Quail--8 per

hunting. Game Zone 5 seasons apply. day

Dogs allowed during small

game gun season only.

Closed during scheduled

deer and hog hunt periods.

(VV) Bonneau Ferry WMA

Horse riding is prohibited. No camping is allowed. No person hunting on Bonneau

Ferry WMA may possess, consume, or be under the influence of intoxicants

including beer, wine, liquor or illicit or illegal drugs. All terrain

vehicles are prohibited. Hunting access by boat is prohibited. Adult/youth

fishing only. For fishing youth must be accompanied by no more than two

adults 18 years old or older. For hunting, Adult/youth Side A is open only to

youth 8-17 years old who must be_accompanied by only one adult 21 years of

age or older. Youth hunters must carry a firearm and hunt. Adults with youth

hunters may also carry a firearm and hunt. For deer and small game hunting

Sides A and B will alternate each year. All hunters must sign in and sign out

upon entering or leaving Bonneau Ferry WMA. Bonneau Ferry WMA is closed to

public access one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise except, for

special hunts regulated by DNR. All impoundments and adjacent posted buffers

are closed to all public access Nov. 1 - Mar. 1 except for special draw deer

hunts and waterfowl hunts regulated by DNR during the regular waterfowl

season.

Deer

Side A (Adult/Youth Sept. 15 - Jan. 1, Wed., Total 8 deer, 2 deer per day,

Only) Still Gun Fri., Sat., except week either-sex except only 2

Hunts of Thanksgiving and 5 antlered bucks per season.

days before Christmas Hogs no limit.

until Jan. 1.

Side B Total 8 deer, 2 deer per day,

Except only 2 antlered

bucks per Season. Hogs no

limit.

Archery 1^st Mon. - Sat. in Sept. Buck only.

1^st Mon. - Sat. after Either-sex.

Sept. 15

2^nd Mon. in Nov. until Either-sex.

Nov. 30.

Still Gun Hunts No open season except for Total 3 deer, either-sex

hunters selected by except only one buck. Hogs

computer drawing. no limit.

Draw deer hunts are for two and one half days (afternoon on the first day and 2 full days). Hunt periods begin in September and continue until early December. Hunters are required to have permit in possession and must sign in and sign out (Name, permit # and deer killed each day). Area is closed to the general public access during scheduled deer hunts.

Bonneau Ferry Fishing Regulations

Open to fishing on Wed., Sat. and Sun. from March 2 to October 31 during daylight hours only. Adult/youth fishing only. Each youth (17 years and under) must be accompanied by no more than two adults 18 years of age or older. The youth must be actively fishing. Fishing is not allowed during scheduled deer and turkey hunts. Only electric motors may be used. Possession of beer, wine, liquor or drugs is prohibited. Creel limits per person per day are: largemouth bass - 2, panfish (bluegill, redear, crappie, pumpkinseed, redbreast) - 10, species not listed - no limit. Grass carp must be released alive immediately.

Small Game

Quail (Side A) Adult/youth Open every other Sat. beginning Limit 8 per

only Feb. 1 through Mar. 1. party.

Quail (Side B) No open season except hunters Limit 8 per

selected by drawing. day.

Other Small Game No open Jan. 2 - Mar. 1 Except closed Game Zone 6 bag

season for fox squirrels during draw quail hunts on Side limits.

or fox. Dogs allowed B.

during gun seasons only.

Raccoons and Opossum Jan. 2 - Mar. 1, Tues. and Sat. Game Zone 6 bag

nights only. limits

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA REGULATIONS

General

2.1 Except as provided in these regulations, it is unlawful to hunt or take wildlife on areas designated by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Wildlife Management Area (WMA) lands.

2.2 Entry onto WMA land is done wholly and completely at the risk of the individual. Neither the landowner or the State of South Carolina nor the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources accepts any responsibility for acts, omissions, or activities or conditions on these lands which cause or may cause personal injury or property damage.

2.3 Entry onto WMA land constitutes consent to an inspection and search of the person, game bag or creel.

2.4 It is unlawful for anyone to hunt or take wildlife on WMA land unless an individual is in possession of a valid South Carolina license; a valid WMA permit; and other applicable federal or state permits, stamps, or licenses.

2.5 No Sunday hunting is permitted on any WMA lands.

2.6 On all WMA lands, baiting or hunting over a baited area is prohibited.

As used in this section, "bait" or "baiting" means the placing, depositing, exposing, distributing, or scattering of shelled, shucked, or unshucked corn, wheat, or other grain or other food stuffs to constitute an attraction, lure, or enticement to, on, or over any area. "Baited area" means an area where bait is directly or indirectly placed, deposited, exposed, distributed, or scattered and the area remains a baited area for ten (10) days following the complete removal of all bait.

2.7 On WMA lands construction or use of tree stands is prohibited if the tree stand is constructed by driving nails or other devices into trees or if wire is wrapped around trees. Other tree stands and temporary screw-in type climbing devices are permitted provided they are not permanently affixed or embedded in the tree.

2.8 On State-owned, US Forest Service and other Federally-owned WMA lands any hunter younger than sixteen (16) years of age must be accompanied by an adult (21 years or older) who is validly licensed and holds applicable permits, licenses or stamps for the use of WMA lands. Sight and voice contact must be maintained.

This also applies to non-state or non-federally owned leased WMA land in Game Zones 1 and 2 for deer hunting.

2.9 Notwithstanding any other provision of these regulations, the Department may permit special seasons on any day during the regular hunting season.

2.10 No person may release or attempt to release any animal onto Department-owned WMA lands without approval from the Department.

2.11 While hunting on Department-owned WMA's, no person may consume or be under the influence of intoxicants, including beer, wine, liquor or drugs.

2.12 On WMA lands, during the designated statewide youth deer hunt day, still hunting only, two deer, either-sex.

WEAPONS

3.1 On WMA lands hunters may use any shotgun, rifle, bow and arrow or hand gun except that specific weapons may be prohibited on certain hunts. Small game hunters may possess or use shotguns with shot no larger than No. 2 or .22 rimfire rifles/handguns or primitive muzzle-loading rifles of .40 caliber or smaller. Small game hunters may not possess or use buckshot, slugs or shot larger than No. 2. Blow guns, dart guns or drugged arrows are not permitted. Small game hunters using archery equipment must use small game tips on the arrows (judo points, bludgeon points, etc.). The use of crossbows during any archery only season is unlawful except as allowed by .

3.2 For Special Primitive Weapons Seasons, primitive weapons include bow and arrow and muzzle-loading shotguns (20 gauge or larger) and rifles (.36 caliber or larger) with open or peep sights or scopes, which use black powder or a black powder substitute that does not contain nitro-cellulose or nitro-glycerin components as the propellant charge; ignition at the breech must be by the old type percussion cap which fits on a nipple or by flintstone striking frizzen or a "disk" type ignition system. The use of in-line muzzleloaders and muzzleloaders utilizing a shotgun primer in a "disk" type ignition system is permitted. During primitive weapons season, no revolving rifles are permitted. Crossbows may be used on WMA and private lands only during firearms and muzzleloader seasons for deer and bear.

3.3 On WMA lands, big game hunters are not allowed to use military or hard-jacketed bullets or .22 or smaller rimfire. Buckshot is prohibited during still hunts for deer or hogs on the Santee Coastal Reserve, Bucksport, Pee Dee Station Site, Lewis Ocean Bay, Great Pee Dee, Crackerneck, Webb Center, Marsh Furniture, Manchester State Forest, Palachucola, Waccamaw River Heritage Preserve, Donnelley, Francis Marion, Moultrie, McBee, Edisto and Bonneau Ferry WMAs.

3.4 On DNR-owned WMA's during periods when hunting is permitted, all firearms transported in vehicles must be unloaded. On the Francis Marion Hunt Unit during deer hunts with dogs, loaded shotguns may be transported in vehicles. Any shotgun, centerfire rifle or rimfire rifle or pistol with a shell in the chamber or magazine or muzzleloader with a cap on the nipple or flintlock with powder in the flash pan is considered loaded.

3.5 No target practice is permitted on Department-owned WMA lands except in specifically designated areas.

3.6 On State-owned, US Forest Service and other Federally-owned WMA lands during still gun hunts for deer or hogs there shall be no hunting or shooting from, on or across any road open to vehicle traffic. During any deer or hog hunt there shall be no open season for hunting on any designated recreational trail on U.S Forest Service or S.C. Public Service Authority property.

DEER

4.1 On State-owned, US Forest Service and other Federally-owned WMA lands with designated check stations, all deer bagged must be checked at a check station. Deer bagged too late for reporting one day must be reported the following day. Unless otherwise specified by the department, only bucks (male deer) may be taken on all WMA lands. Male deer must have antlers visible two (2) inches above the hairline to be legally bagged on "bucks only" hunts. Male deer with visible antlers of less than two (2) inches above the hairline must be taken only on either-sex days or pursuant to permits issued by the department. A point is any projection at least one inch long and longer than wide at some location at least one inch from the tip of the projection. Antler spread is the greatest outside measurement (main beam or points) on a plane perpendicular to the skull. On WMA lands, man drives for deer are permitted between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. only, except that no man drives may be conducted on days designated by the department for taking deer of either sex. On WMA lands, drivers participating in man drives are prohibited from carrying or using weapons. On WMA lands, in Game Zones 1 and 2, man drives will be permitted on the last four (4) scheduled either-sex days. A man drive is defined as an organized hunting technique involving two (2) or more individuals whereby an attempt is made to drive game animals from cover or habitat for the purpose of shooting, killing, or moving such animals toward other hunters.

4.2 Deer either-sex days for gun hunts are as follows:

Game Zone 1: The first two Fridays and Saturdays in November.

Game Zones 2--6 : (except Dillon, Horry and Marlboro counties) Saturday after October 3; every Friday and/or Saturday from October 11 to Thanksgiving day inclusive; Saturdays in December beginning 23 days after Thanksgiving day; and the last day of the open season.

Dillon, Horry and Marlboro counties: Saturday after October 3; beginning October 11, the next 2 Fridays and Saturdays, inclusive; and the Friday and Saturday before Thanksgiving.

4.1 On State-owned, US Forest Service and other Federally-owned WMA lands with designated check stations, all deer bagged must be checked at a check station. Deer bagged too late for reporting one day must be reported the following day. Unless otherwise specified by the department, only bucks (male deer) may be taken on all WMA lands. Male deer must have antlers visible two (2) inches above the hairline to be legally bagged on "bucks only" hunts. Male deer with visible antlers of less than two (2) inches above the hairline must be taken only on either-sex days or pursuant to permits issued by the department. A point is any projection at least one inch long and longer than wide at some location at least one inch from the tip of the projection. Antler spread is the greatest outside measurement (main beam or points) on a plane perpendicular to the skull. On WMA lands, man drives for deer are permitted between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. only, except that no man drives may be conducted on days designated by the department for taking deer of either sex. On WMA lands, drivers participating in man drives are prohibited from carrying or using weapons. On WMA lands, in Game Zones 1, 2 and 4, man drives will be permitted on the last four (4) scheduled either-sex days. A man drive is defined as an organized hunting technique involving two (2) or more individuals whereby an attempt is made to drive game animals from cover or habitat for the purpose of shooting, killing, or moving such animals toward other hunters.

4.2 Deer either-sex days for gun hunts are as follows:

Game Zone 1: The first two Fridays and Saturdays in November.

Game Zones 2 - 11: (except Dillon, Horry and Marlboro counties) Saturday after October 3; every Friday and/or Saturday from October 11 to Thanksgiving day inclusive; Saturdays in December beginning 23 days after Thanksgiving day; and the last day of the open season.

Dillon, Horry and Marlboro counties: Saturday after October 3; beginning October 11, the next 2 Fridays and Saturdays, inclusive; and the Friday and Saturday before Thanksgiving.

DOGS

5.1 On all WMA lands, dogs may be used for small game hunting unless otherwise specified.

5.2 On all WMA lands in Game Zones 1 and 2, beagles may not be used for rabbit hunting during still gun hunts for deer. Beagles may be used from the close of the season for deer until the close of the rabbit season. Beagles may be trained for rabbit hunting from September 1 through September 30 (no guns).

5.3 On WMA lands, dogs may be used for hunting foxes, coyotes, raccoons, bobcats or opossums only between thirty (30) minutes after official sunset and 30 minutes before official sunrise.

5.4 The Department may permit deer hunting with dogs on WMA areas not located in Game Zones 1 and 2. For the purposes of tracking a wounded deer, a hunter may use one dog which is kept on a leash.

5.5 Dogs may be used to hunt bear on WMA lands in Game Zone 1 during the special bear season.

VEHICLES

6.1 On all WMA lands, no hunter may shoot from a vehicle except that paraplegics and single or double amputees of the legs may take game from any stationary motor driven land conveyance or trailer which is operated in compliance with these rules. For purposes of this regulation, paraplegic means an individual afflicted with paralysis in the lower half of the body with involvement of both legs, usually due to disease of or injury to the spinal cord.

6.2 On Department-owned WMA lands, motor driven land conveyances must be operated only on designated roads or trails. Unless otherwise specified, roads or trails which are closed by barricades and/or signs, either permanently or temporarily, are off limits to motor-driven land conveyances.

6.3 It is unlawful to obstruct travel routes on Department-owned WMA lands.

VISIBLE COLOR CLOTHING

7.1 On State-owned, US Forest Service and other Federally-owned WMA lands during any gun and muzzleloader hunting seasons for deer, bear and hogs, all hunters must wear either a hat, coat, or vest of solid visible international orange, except hunters for dove, turkey and duck are exempt from this requirement while hunting for those species.

CAMPING

8.1 Camping is not permitted on DNR-owned WMA lands except in designated camp sites.

TRAPPING

9.1 Trapping on WMA lands is not permitted.

WATERFOWL & DOVE REGULATIONS

10.1 Unless specially designated by the Department as a Wildlife Management Area for Waterfowl or a Wildlife Management Area for Dove, all Wildlife Management Areas are open during the regular season for hunting and taking of migratory birds except where restricted to special small game seasons within the regular migratory bird framework.

10.2 The Department may designate sections of Wildlife Management Areas and other lands and waters under the control of the Department as Designated Waterfowl Management Areas or Designated Dove Management Areas. All laws and regulations governing Wildlife Management Areas apply to these special areas. In addition, the Department may set special shooting hours, bag limits, and methods of hunting and taking waterfowl and doves on those areas. All State and Federal migratory bird laws and regulations apply. Regulations pertaining to the use of Dove Management Areas will be filed annually.

10.3 On areas where blinds are not provided, only temporary blinds of native vegetation may be constructed and once vacated become available for others or portable blinds which are removed at the conclusion of the hunt may be used.

10.4 On Designated Waterfowl Areas, no species other than waterfowl may be taken during waterfowl hunts. On Designated Dove Management Areas no species other than doves may be taken during dove hunts. Only dove hunting is allowed at Lake Wallace.

10.5 No fishing is permitted in any Category 1 Designated Waterfowl Management Area during scheduled waterfowl hunts.

10.6 The Clarks Hill Waterfowl area is closed to hunting except for waterfowl hunting and other special hunts as designated by the SCDNR.

10.7 Santee Cooper WMA is closed to hunting from October 20 until March 1, except for special hunts designated by the SCDNR.

10.8 During the period 01 Nov.-01 Mar. except for special hunts designated by the Department, Sandy Beach Waterfowl Area is closed to hunting access and impoundments on Bonneau Ferry WMA are closed to public access.

10.9 Broad River Waterfowl Management Areas is closed to hunting access during the period 01 Nov.--01 Feb. except for special hunts designated by the Department.

10.10 Impoundments on Bear Island, Donnelly, Samworth, Santee Coastal Reserve and Santee Delta WMAs are closed to all public access during the period 15 Oct.- 31 Jan. except during special hunts designated by the Department. All public access during the period 01 Feb.- Oct. 14 is limited to designated areas.

10.11 Potato Creek Hatchery Waterfowl Area is closed to hunting access one week prior to opening of waterfowl season through January 31, except for scheduled waterfowl hunts. No fishing one week prior to opening of waterfowl season through January 31. All hunters must enter and leave the Potato Creek Hatchery Waterfowl Area through the designated public landing on secondary road 260 and complete a data card and deposit card in receptacle prior to leaving the area. Hunting hour are from 30 minutes before legal sunrise to legal sunset (including the special youth hunt). Hunters may not enter the area prior to 3:00 a.m. on hunt days. No airboats are allowed for hunting or fishing and no hunting from secondary road 260.

10.12 Hunters may not enter Hatchery WMA prior to 3 AM and must leave the area by 1 PM. Each hunter is limited to twenty-five nontoxic shot shells (steel, bismuth/tin, bismuth, tungsten-polymer, tungsten-iron) per hunt and no buckshot allowed. Hunters must enter and leave Hatchery WMA through the Hatchery Landing and accurately complete a data card and deposit card in receptacle prior to leaving the area. No airboats are allowed in the Hatchery WMA for hunting or fishing during the period 15 Nov.-31. Jan. No fishing allowed during scheduled waterfowl hunts.

10.14 The Francis Marion National Forest, Crackerneck WMA, Palachucola, Tillman Sand Ridge WMA and Webb Wildlife Center are open during special small game seasons within the regular migratory bird seasons; Fant's Grove WMA is open AM only on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the regular migratory bird seasons.

10.15 Category I Designated Waterfowl Areas include Beaverdam, Bonneau Ferry, Broad River, Clemson, Santee Cooper, Sandy Beach, Samworth, Santee Coastal Reserve, Santee-Delta, Tibwin, Bear Island, and Donnelley Wildlife Management Areas. Hunting in Category I Designated Waterfowl Areas is by special permit obtained through annual computer drawing.

10.16 Category II Designated Waterfowl Areas include Biedler Impoundment, Lake Cunningham, Russell Creek, Monticello Reservoir, Parr Reservoir, Duncan Creek, Dunaway, Dungannon, Enoree River, Moultrie, Hatchery, Hickory Top, Hickory Top Greentree Reservoir, Lancaster Reservoir, Turtle Island, Little Pee Dee River Complex (including Ervin Dargan, Horace Tilghman), Great Pee Dee River, Potato Creek Hatchery, Samson Island Unit (Bear Island), Tyger River, Marsh, Wee Tee and Woodbury Waterfowl Management Areas. Hunting on Category II Designated Waterfowl Areas is in accordance with scheduled dates and times.

DESIGNATED WATERFOWL AREAS

Area Open dates inclusive Bag Limits

Biedler Sat. AM only during regular season. Federal Limits

Impoundment

Bear Island Hunters selected by drawing during regular Federal Limits

season.

Beaverdam Hunters Selected by drawing during regular Federal Limits

season.

Bonneau Ferry Hunters selected by drawing during regular Federal Limits

season.

Broad River Hunters selected by drawing. Federal Limits

Carr Creek Wed. and Sat. AM only during regular season. Federal Limits

Clemson Hunters selected by drawing during regular Federal Limits

season.

Donnelley Hunters selected by drawing during regular Federal Limits

season.

Dunaway Sat. AM only during regular season. Federal Limits

Duncan Creek Sat. AM only during regular season. Federal Limits

Dungannon Wed. AM only during regular season. Federal Limits

Enoree River Sat. AM only during regular season. Federal Limits

Hatchery Sat. AM only and until sunset on the last Federal Limits

Sat. of the regular waterfowl season.

Hickory Top Federal waterfowl seasons. Federal Limits

Hickory Top Sat. AM only during regular season. No open Federal Limits

Greentree season on roads and dikes.

Reservoir

Lake Cunningham Wed. AM only during during the regular Federal Limits

season.

Lancaster Mon. and Fri. AM only during regular season. Federal Limits

Reservoir

Little Carr Wed. and Sat. AM only during regular season. Federal Limits

Creek

Marsh Wed. and Sat. AM only during the regular Federal Limits

season.

Monticello Wed. and Sat. AM only during Reservoir during Federal Limits

the regular season.

Monticello Wed. and Sat. AM only during regular season. Federal Limits

Reservoir

Moultrie Mon. through Sat. during regular season. Federal Limits

Parr Reservoir Mon. through Sat. during the regular season. Federal Limits

Potato Creek Wed. and Sat. only during regular season. Federal Limits

Hatchery

Russell Creek Wed. and Sat. AM only during the regular Federal Limits

season.

Samson Island Thurs. and Sat. am only during the regular Federal Limits

Unit (Bear season.

Island)

Samworth Hunters selected by drawing during regular Federal Limits

season.

Sandy Beach Hunters selected by drawing. Federal Limits

Santee Coastal Hunters selected by drawing. Federal Limits

Reserve

Santee Cooper Hunters selected by drawing. Federal Limits

Santee-Delta Hunters selected by drawing during regular Federal Limits

season.

Tibwin Special hunts by drawing. Federal Limits

Turtle Island Wed. and Sat. AM only during the regular Federal Limits

season.

Tyger River Sat. AM only during regular season. Federal Limits

Great Pee Dee Wednesdays during federal waterfowl season. Federal Limits

From legal shooting hours until 12:00 noon.

Little Pee Dee Wednesdays during Federal waterfowl season. Federal Limits

River Complex From legal shooting hours until 12:00 noon.

Wee Tee Wed. and Sat. AM only during regular season. Federal Limits

Woodbury Wed. and Sat. AM only during Federal Federal Limits

waterfowl season.

10.17 On Hickory Top WMA public waterfowl hunting without a Wildlife Management Area(WMA) permit is allowed on all land and water below 76.8'. Waterfowl hunting at or above elevation 76.8' requires a WMA permit. A WMA permit is required for waterfowl hunting in the Hickory Top Greentree Reservoir.

10.18 Designated Dove Management Areas include all dove management areas as published by the Department in the annual listing of WMA public dove fields and are subject to regulations filed annually.

10.19 Hickory Top Greentree Reservoir is closed to hunting access November 1 until March 1, except for special hunts designated by SCDNR. All hunters must accurately complete a data card and deposit card in receptacle prior to leaving the area. Hunting hours are from 30 minutes before legal sunrise until 11:00 am. Hunters may not enter the area prior to 5:00 am on hunt days. No open season on roads and dikes. Hunters may only use electric motors on boats.

10.20 On all State-owned, US Forest Service and other Federally-owned Category I and II Waterfowl Management Areas, each hunter is limited to 25 non-toxic shells (steel, bismuth/tin, bismuth, tungsten-polymer, tungsten-iron or other Federally approved shot) per hunt for hunting waterfowl or snipe and no buckshot allowed.

AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES

11.1 Taking of any amphibian or reptile, except the bullfrog, is prohibited on any Department-owned Wildlife Management Areas without written permission of the Department.

. Regulations Concerning the Hunting of Wild Turkeys in Game Zone Nine (9).

(Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section )

1. Wild turkeys (gobblers only) may be hunted in Georgetown County of Game Zone Nine (9) from April 1 thru May 1 of each year.

2. The bag limit for wild turkeys in Georgetown County Game Zone Nine (9) shall be two per day and two per season.

3. There shall be no hunting of wild turkeys in Clarendon and Williamsburg Counties until the wild turkey populations increase to a level which warrants harvesting.

4. All spring wild turkey hunters are required to possess a valid South Carolina Hunting License.

5. That except as modified or changed hereby all prevailing laws rules and regulations regarding the hunting of wild turkeys in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-46. Rules and Regulations governing the Issuance of Deer Depredation Permits.

1. Any person suffering excessive damage to crops and property caused by deer may apply to the Director of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries for a deer depredation permit as prescribed in Section , 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws.

2. Applications for deer depredation permits shall be made to the Director in writing signed by the applicant and contain the following information:

a. a concise statement specifically describing damage or destruction being suffered by the applicant;

b. a specific description of the property being farmed or cultivated by the applicant and which is suffering the damage or destruction;

c. if the applicant is not the landowner of the property for which the deer depredation permit application is being made, the applicant must attach documentation signed by the landowner authorizing the applicant to make such application;

d. if the applicant does not intend to remove the deer himself, he must give the complete name of the person whom the applicant has designated to take the deer which are causing damage to the subject property.

3. It is the policy of the Department to restrict the persons allowed to take deer under a deer depredation permit to the permittee, permittee's employees, or permittee's immediate family. And if the permittee desires any other person to take deer under authorization of said permit an explanation for same should be attached to the application.

4. The Director shall give immediate consideration to applications for deer depredation permits and within fourteen (14) days of receipt of same shall either issue the permit or deny the application. Immediate notification of the denial may be given orally provided the Director give written notification of the denial to the applicant within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of the application together with the Director's reason for denial.

5. Deer depredation permits will be issued for each specific parcel of property denoting the names of the individuals designated to take deer thereunder and the hours of the day in which deer may be taken.

6. The applicant or landowner shall allow a Department representative to enter the property for which the application is made for the purpose of inspecting the property to determine the necessity or exigency for issuance of the permit.

7. No deer depredation permit will be issued to any applicant who has been convicted of a game law violation within the year next preceding the date of application for said permit. No person convicted of a game law violation within the year next preceding the application can be designated to take deer under a deer depredation permit. The applicant shall certify in the application that the applicant and the persons designated to take deer under the permit have not been convicted of a game law violation within the year next preceding the application.

8. Any application containing false information therein shall subject the applicant to the penalties as prescribed herein.

9. Any person who takes a deer under a duly authorized deer depredation permit shall notify a conservation officer immediately thereafter.

10. Any deer taken under a duly authorized depredation permit shall be delivered to an eleemosynary institution by Department personnel.

11. The penalty for any person violating any provisions of the within regulation shall be as prescribed in Section , 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws. In addition to said penalty any deer depredation permit issued to the person convicted hereunder must be surrendered to the Director immediately and said person would not be eligible for a deer depredation permit within twelve (12) months of said conviction.

123-47. Designation of Certain Areas and Times of the Year for Wild Turkey Hunting.

1. The following areas of Game Zones 1, 2, and 4 shall be open to turkey hunting for the 1980 season: Mountain Hunt Unit, Central Piedmont Hunt Unit, and The Western Piedmont Hunt Unit. All other areas of Game Zones 1, 2 and 4 shall be closed to turkey hunting in the 1980 season.

2. All areas of Game Zone 3 shall be closed to turkey hunting in 1980 with the following exceptions:

AREA A--Located West of U. S. Highway 321 and North of Interstate 20 and East of Interstate 26 in Richland and Lexington Counties extending Northward to the Fairfield and Newberry County lines.

This area has been attached and made a part of the Central Piedmont Hunt Unit and will be open for hunting under the same rules and regulations applicable in the Central Piedmont Hunt Unit;

AREA B--Located West of U. S. Highway 25 and North of Interstate 20 and East of the Savannah River in Aiken County extending Northward to the Edgefield County line.

This area has been attached to and made a part of the Western Piedmont Hunt Unit and will be open for hunting under the same rules and regulations applicable to the Western Piedmont Hunt Unit;

AREA C--Consisting of property within the bounds of Fort Jackson located in Richland County which can be open to turkey hunting under special regulations imposed by the base commander.

The bag limit in Area C as described herein shall not exceed two gobblers per hunter per season.

3. The following game management areas located in Game Zone 6 are open to turkey hunting for the 1980 season as designated hereinafter: Francis Marion Game Management Area, The Webb Center, and the Palachucola Game Management Area.

4. The 1980 season for turkey hunting in the hunt units and game management areas described hereinabove shall be as follows: April 1--May 1, inclusive (gobblers only).

5. No turkey hunting shall be allowed in Game Zone 5 and 8 in the 1980 season.

SUBARTICLE 2.

CROW HUNTING SEASON

123-50. Crow Hunting Season.

The following rules and regulations shall hereby be provided for the hunting of crows in this State.

1. Crows shall not be hunted from aircraft.

2. The hunting season in this State shall extend from November 1 until March 1 of each year.

3. The penalty for the violation of these rules and regulations shall be that prescribed by of the 1976 Code.

SUBARTICLE 3.

OTHER BIG GAME

123-51. Turkey Hunting Rules and Seasons.

1. Total limit of 5 turkey statewide per person, 2 per day gobblers only, unless otherwise specified. Total statewide and county bag limits include turkeys harvested on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). Small unnamed WMAs in counties indicated are open for turkey hunting. Turkey seasons and limits are as follows:

AREA DATES LIMIT Other Restrictions

Game Zones 1 and 2 April 1 - May

Oconee, Pickens, Greenville, Anderson,

Abbeville, Laurens, Newberry, Greenwood,

McCormick, Saluda, Edgefield, Cherokee,

Chester, Fairfield, Lancaster, Spartanburg,

Union & York counties

Game Zone 3 April 1 - May 1

Aiken 5

Lexington & Richland 2

counties

Game Zone 4 April 1 - May 1

Kershaw County 5

Chesterfield, Dillon, Florence, Horry, Marion 2

& Marlboro counties

Game Zone 5 April 1 - May 1

Clarendon, Georgetown & Williamsburg counties 5

Darlington, Lee & Sumter counties 2

Game Zone 6 March 15 - May

Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort,

Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Colleton,

Dorcherster, Hampton, Jasper & Orangeburg

Counties.

WMA lands:

Keowee WMA April 1 - May Shotguns only - north

of Hwy 123 and west

of the Keowee Arm

of Lake Hartwell to

Hwy 291 and west of

Hwy 291. Archery

Only on other

sections.

Francis Marion Hunt Unit April 1 - May WMA Only

Sand Hills State Forest April 1 - May

WMA

Webb-Palachucola WMA's April 1 - May

Manchester State Forest April 1 - May Wed. - Sat. Only

WMA

Moultrie Hunt Unit April 1 - May Wed. & Sat. Only

Bluefield WMA April 1 - May Adult/Youth Only

Hall WMA April 1 - May Archery Only

Santee Dam WMA April 1 - May Wed. & Sat. Only

Marsh Furniture WMA April 1 - May Wed. & Sat. Only

McBee WMA April 1 - May Wed. & Sat. Only

Hickory Top WMA April 1 - May Wed. & Sat. Only

Pee Dee Station Site WMA April 1 - May Wed. & Sat. Only

Great Pee Dee River WMA April 1 - May Wed. & Sat. Only

Tillman Sand Ridge WMA April 1 - May Fri. & Sat. Only

Lewis Ocean Bay HP April 1 - May Fri. & Sat. Only

Waccamaw River HP April 1 - May Fri. & Sat. Only

Bucksport WMA April 1 - May Fri. & Sat. Only

Cartwheel Bay HP April 1 - May Fri. & Sat. Only

Little Pee Dee River April 1 - May Fri. & Sat. Only

Complex

Victoria Bluff WMA April 1 - May Fri. & Sat. Only

Crackerneck WMA April 1 - May Fri. & Sat. Only,

Main gate opens at

4:30 am and closes

at 1:00 pm. Sign in

and out at the gate

required.

Oak Lea WMA April 1 - May Wed. Only

Donnelley WMA April 1 - May Hunting by public

draw only

Santee Cooper WMA April 1 - May Hunting by public

draw only

Edisto WMA April 1 - May Wed. Only

Wee Tee April 1 - May Wed. and Sat. Only

Statewide Youth Hunt Day Sat. before April Youth Only

Bonneau Ferry April 1 - May /hunt- Hunting by public

er draw only. (closed

to public access

during hunts)

Draper April 1 - May Wed. and Sat. Only

Worth Mountain April 1 - May Wed. and Sat. Only

Santee Coastal Reserve April 1 - May /hunt- Youth Hunting by draw

er only.

Woodbury WMA April 1 - May Wed. - Sat. Only

Hamilton Ridge WMA April 1 - May Wed. - Sat. Only

2. The following Regulations apply to all Wildlife Management Area lands. No turkey hunting permitted on Turkey Restoration Sites which have not been formally opened by the Department.

a. During the spring turkey hunting season no game animal may be taken except turkey gobblers (bearded birds). During the fall turkey season (if scheduled) both gobblers and hens may be taken.

b. Shotguns, muzzleloader shotguns, or bows and arrows are permitted, all other weapons and methods of taking are prohibited including rifles, pistols, hard jacketed bullets, buckshot and slugs.

c. Turkeys may not be hunted with dogs.

d. Live decoys are prohibited.

e. It is unlawful to hunt turkeys on Sundays on Wildlife Management Area lands.

123-52. Deer Hunting on Private Lands in Game Zones 1 and , , ).

1. The seasons and limits for deer hunting on private lands in Game Zones 1 and 2 are as follows:

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Game Zone 1

No more than 5 bucks total may be taken during all seasons combined, regardless of

method archery, muzzleloader, gun)

Primitive Weapons For Deer Oct. 1 through Oct. 10 Muzzleloaders, 2 deer,

(No dogs) buck only, 2 per day;

archery, 2 deer,

either-sex, 2 per day.

Still Gun Hunts For Deer Oct. 11 through Oct. 16 Total of 5 deer for all

Only (No dogs) Oct. 31- Jan. 1 gun hunts. 2 deer buck

only, except either-sex

on days specified in

Reg. 4.2.

Game Zone 2

No more than 5 bucks total may be taken during all seasons combined, regardless of

method (archery, muzzleloader, gun)

Archery (No dogs) Sept. 15 - Sept. 30 Total of 3 deer for

archery only hunts, 2

per day, either-sex.

Primitive Weapons Hunts Oct. 1 - Oct. Deer, buck Only for

(No dogs) muzzleloaders except

either-sex the last Sat.

during primitive weapon

season. Archery,

either-sex.

Still Gun Hunts (No dogs) Oct. 11 - Jan. deer; 2 per day, buck

ONLY for gun hunts

except either-sex on

days specified in Reg.

4.2. Limit of 10 must

not include more than 5

bucks. Male fawns apply

toward the buck limit.

Archers are allowed to

take either-sex during

entire period; however,

daily and season bag

limits apply.

Game Zone 4

No more than 5 bucks total may be taken during all seasons combined, regardless of

method (archery, muzzleloader, gun)

Archery Only (No dogs) Sept. 15 - Sept. 30 Total of 3 deer for

archery only hunts, 2

per day, either-sex.

Primitive Weapons Hunts Oct. 1 - Oct. deer- Buck Only for

(No dogs) muzzleloaders except

either-sex the last Sat.

during primitive weapon

season. Archery,

either-sex.

Still Gun Hunts (No dogs) Oct. 11 - Jan. deer; 2 per day, buck

ONLY for gun hunts

except either-sex on

days specified in Reg.

4.2. Limit of 10 must

not include more than 5

bucks. Male fawns apply

toward the buck limit.

Archers are allowed to

take either sex during

entire period; however,

daily and season bag

limits apply.

2. Hunters may use any shotgun, rifle, bow and arrow or handgun except that specific weapons may be prohibited on certain hunts.

3. For Special Primitive Weapons Seasons, primitive weapons include bow and arrow and muzzle-loading shotguns (20 gauge or larger) and rifles (.36 caliber or larger) with open or peep sights or scopes, which use black powder or a black powder substitute that does not contain nitro-cellulose or nitro-glycerin components as the propellant charge; ignition at the breech must be by the old type percussion cap which fits on a nipple or by flintstone striking frizzen or a "disk" type ignition system. The use of in-line muzzleloaders and muzzleloaders utilizing a shotgun primer in a "disk" type ignition system is permitted. During primitive weapons season, no revolving rifles are permitted.

4. Hunters are not allowed to take deer with military or hard-jacketed bullets or .22 or smaller rimfire.

5. It is unlawful to hunt deer with dogs in Game Zones 1 and 2.

6. On all private lands, baiting or hunting over a baited area is prohibited. As used in this section, "bait" or baiting" means the placing, depositing, exposing, distributing, or scattering of shelled, shucked, or unshucked corn, wheat, or other grain or other food stuffs to constitute an attraction, lure, or enticement to, on, or over any area. "Baited area" means an area where bait is directly or indirectly placed, deposited, exposed, distributed, or scattered and the area remains a baited area for ten (10) days following the complete removal of all bait.

123-53. Bear Hunting Rules and Seasons.

1. The open season for taking by still hunting in Game Zone 1 is Monday through Saturday the 3rd week in October.

2. The open season for taking bears with the aid of dogs by a party permitted by the Department in Game Zone 1 is Monday through Saturday the 4th week in October.

123-54. Chronic Wasting Disease Carcass Importation Regulations.

Section 1. Definitions.

1. "Cervid" means a member of the family Cervidae.

2. "Chronic wasting disease (CWD)" means a fatal neurological disease of cervids belonging to a group of diseases called transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.

3. "Clean" means having no meat or other tissues attached to the carcass part.

4. "Infected state" means a state of the United States or province of Canada that has a known case of chronic wasting disease.

5. "Importation" means the transportation of a cervid carcass or carcass part into this State.

6. "Whole" means the entire carcass whether eviscerated or not, prior to the carcass being processed.

Section 2. Prohibition on the Importation and Possession of a Whole Cervid Carcass or Carcass Part from an Infected State.

1. No person may import or possess a whole cervid carcass or carcass part from an infected state unless the carcass or part has been converted as specified in subsections (2) or (3) of this section.

2. A person may import a cervid carcass or a carcass part from an infected state if:

(a) Quarters or other portions of meat have no part of the spinal column or head attached; or

(b) Meat has been boned out.

3. A person may import or possess the following inedible parts of a cervid carcass from an infected state:

(a) Antlers;

(b) Antlers that are attached to a clean skull plate;

(d) Clean upper canine teeth;

(e) A finished taxidermy product; or

(f) The hide.

Section 3. Penalty

The penalty for a violation of this regulation shall be as provided in Section .

123-60. Repealed by State Register Volume 18, Issue No. 5, eff May 27, 1994.

SUBARTICLE 4.

DENNIS WILDLIFE CENTER [REPEALED]

123-70. Repealed by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 5, Part 2, eff May 24, 2002.

SUBARTICLE 5.

WATERFOWL HUNTING ON THE HATCHERY GAME MANAGEMENT AREA [REPEALED]

123-80. Repealed by State Register Volume 18, Issue No. 5, eff May 27, 1994.

SUBARTICLE 5.

1. BROAD RIVER AND ENOREE RIVER WATERFOWL MANAGEMENT AREAS [REPEALED]

123-81. Repealed by State Register Volume 18, Issue No. 5, eff May 27, 1994.

123-82. Repealed by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 5, Part 2, eff May 24, 2002.

SUBARTICLE 6.

CAPERS ISLAND [REPEALED]

123-90. Repealed by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 5, Part 2, eff May 24, 2002.

SUBARTICLE 7.

TURTLE ISLAND [REPEALED]

123-91. Repealed by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 5, Part 2, eff May 24, 2002.

SUBARTICLE 8.

STEVENS CREEK NATURAL AREA [REPEALED]

123-92. Repealed by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 5, Part 2, eff May 24, 2002.

SUBARTICLE 9.

VICTORIA BLUFF NATURAL AREA

123-93 to 123-95. Repealed by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 5, Part 2, eff May 24, 2002.

123-96. Field Trial Regulations.

(Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section )

1. It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct or participate in any field trial unless a permit for such trial has been obtained from the Department.

2. No wildlife may be taken during a field trial except during the open season for such species, except as permitted during specially permitted bird dog trials according to Section of South Carolina state law.

3. Requests for field trial permits must be submitted to the Department at least fourteen (14) days prior to the proposed trial date. Requests shall include payment of five dollars ($5.00) per trial, the time and location of the proposed trial.

4. Field trial permittees may be required to maintain records and file reports with the Department.

5. Field trial permits may be issued by the Department for private lands outside of the regular season.

6. There shall be no field trials conducted on Wildlife Management Areas outside of the regular season, except as permitted by the Department on the Sandy Hills State Forest special field trial area.

7. Any non-resident participating in any field trial permitted by the Department shall not be required to procure a hunting license if the participant is not carrying a firearm and no game is taken.

8. The Department may restrict or deny permits for field trials at its discretion.

ARTICLE 4.

GAME AND FRESH WATER FISHERIES DIVISION--FISHING DIVISION

(Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections , , )

123-100 to 123-103. Repealed by State Register Volume 17, Issue No. 5, Part 3, eff May 28, 1993.

123-104. Taking Gizzard Shad and Herring in Certain Waters.

I. That the Rules and Regulations concerning the harvesting of blueback herring and gizzard shad from Lake Moultrie, Lake Marion and the Diversion Canal shall be, to wit:

(1) That gizzard shad and blueback herring may be taken with dip net or drop net not exceeding six (6) feet in diameter. All nets must be operated by hand without the use of mechanical devices such as winches, cranes, pulleys, etc.

(2) That a numerical limit of two hundred fifty pounds (625) herring per boat per day may be taken.

(3) All herring or shad except those used for live bait must be in boxes or containers with a maximum capacity of 100 pounds.

(4) That all gizzard shad or herring taken by net shall be retained up to the permitted limit. The sorting, picking or grading of herring and gizzard shad as to size or quality is prohibited.

(5) That it shall be unlawful to sell herring or gizzard shad within one hundred (100) yards of the Pinopolis grates.

II. That the Rules and Regulations concerning the harvesting of gizzard shad and blueback herring from the Tailrace Canal shall be, to wit:

(1) That the season for taking herring with nets shall be from March 1 to May 1.

(2) A limit of five hundred pounds or one hundred dozen per boat per day be taken between March 1 and May 1 in the Tailrace Canal.

(3) All herring or shad except those used for live bait must be in boxes or containers with a maximum capacity of 100 pounds.

(4) That gizzard shad and herring may be taken with a dip net or drop net not exceeding six (6) feet in diameter. All nets must be operated from boats by hand without the use of mechanical devices such as winches, cranes, pulleys, etc.

(5) That fishing between the sanctuary line (fence) and the Seaboard Coastline Railroad Bridge is permitted from sunrise until 10:00 p.m. only during the designated herring season. This area otherwise shall be closed to fishing from sunset to sunrise.

III. For purposes of this regulation a "boat" shall be defined as one separate and un-tandomed, motorized, manned vessel.

IV. That the Tailrace Canal is hereby designated as a striped bass spawning area and the use of set gill nets shall be prohibited.

V. All persons actively involved in the taking of shad and herring must have a valid South Carolina fishing license.

VI. That except as modified or changed hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning fishing and boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-105, 123-106. Repealed by State Register Volume 17, Issue No. 5, Part 3, eff May 28, 1993.

123-107. Live Trout in Eating Establishments.

The following rules shall pertain for any eating establishment which obtains a special permit for the sale of artificially reared trout on its premises which are kept alive in tanks thereon:

1. Such trout, when shipped, shall be clearly marked on the outside of the tank or vehicle used therefor.

2. A copy of invoice, along with the special permit obtained by the eating establishment hereunder, shall accompany any such trout being transported from commercial hatchery to such an eating establishment.

3. Notification as required under Section shall be prominently displayed on any holding tank or the like used for keeping such live trout on the premises of the eating establishment.

4. Such live trout shall be sold only after being cooked and prepared.

5. The Department may specify in any such permit granted hereunder any additional restrictions or regulations for the keeping of such live trout.

123-108. Sale of Trout at Fairs.

1. The Department shall have authority to issue a special permit to any state, county or local fair, circus or temporary or travelling amusement center or show to allow the sale of hatchery raised trout to patrons thereof whereby such fish are displayed in a tank or holding apparatus taken by rod and reel or hook and line by customers and kept by the taker.

2. The Department may specify the conditions under which the activity may be conducted including but not limited to the type of tank and method of display that may be utilized, method by which such fish may be taken, hours of operation, records that must be kept, marking or identification procedures required including wrapping and packaging of any fish so taken. The Department may grant or deny any application for such a permit, and may revoke any permit so issued upon breach of any condition or requirement established.

3. No fishing license shall be required of customers and patrons of such an activity when the required special permit has been obtained.

4. The Department shall have authority at all times to inspect the premises whereupon said activity is to be or is being conducted for inspection purposes.

5. All other State laws pertaining to the raising, selling and shipping of trout shall be in effect.

123-109 to 123-117. Repealed by State Register Volume 17, Issue No. 5, Part 3, eff May 28, 1993.

123-118. Lake Warren Management Area (Hampton County).

The following applies to Lake Warren Management Area (Hampton County):

1. Landowners abutting the perimeter may make such beautification efforts as relate to lawns, including sprigging, sodding, fertilizing, and mowing; and the planting of annual flowers as long as borders do not interfere with foot traffic, or with maintenance operations within the strip. No shrubbery or hedges will be permitted.

2. Maintenance of the perimeter shall be a function of the Department and, in this regard, workers, together with vehicles, equipment and other apparatus, must be free of handicap in carrying out their assigned duties. Care shall be taken to minimize damage to any improved lawns.

3. Boats owned by adjacent property holders may be left tied or anchored in the lake immediately opposite the landowners property. Mooring shall be by a single post of minimum profile. It is intended here that a post may be installed if done in such a way as not to detract from the overall appearance of the lake nor to interfere with mowing or maintenance operations. The installation of multiple and varied piling and posts is to be avoided.

4. Walkways, piers, docks, launching ramps, and boat houses, either stationary or floating, will not be permitted in the lake or within the limits of the perimeter strip.

5. Adjacent landowners are admonished to assist in keeping the community asset free from pollution by the provision of adequate and effectively operating sewage disposal systems, elimination of sources of deleterious runoff, and avoidance of the use of injurious chemicals, pesticides and herbicides in the vicinity of the project area.

6. The fisheries management program underway is the best that can be devised for the lake and is designed to produce the utmost in recreational enjoyment. Scenic beauty of the waters is also taken into account. Users can be of great assistance by refraining from introducing noncompatible fish or other organisms into the waters or any plant species which creates noxious conditions.

7. Building of brush piles as fish attractors (or the use of electric lights except portable lamps or lights) will not be permitted.

8. Hunting of waterfowl or other animals will not be permitted due to the disturbance factor among other residents and to the general safety factor in the community.

9. Harvest regulations for fish will be prescribed from time to time. Ample notice will be given of changes. Adjacent landowners who utilize the lake will be required to abide by whatever rules or regulations as may be promulgated.

10. Swimming or bathing in the waters of the lake shall be at the risk of the participant and shall take place in designated areas only.

11. Developers of residential tracts, trailer parks or camping areas shall be of service in notifying their customers, leasees or tenants of the use-requirements in practice at any given time.

12. In any circumstance not previously mentioned, a prospective user shall contact local Department authorities to initiate rulings pertinent to his situation.

13. Use of reservoir water for irrigation or other purposes will be prohibited except by special permission.

14. The adjacent landowners shall not erect any fence within or across the limits of the lake or the perimeter strip.

123-119 to 123-122. Repealed by State Register Volume 17, Issue No. 5, Part 3, eff May 28, 1993.

123-123. Fishing in Lake Jocassee and Lake Richard B. Russell.

(Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section )

A. Lake Jocassee

1. It shall be lawful to fish for trout in Lake Jocassee, Pickens and Oconee Counties, South Carolina, subject to special schedules and regulations.

2. It shall be unlawful to take or possess rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout or any other species of cold-water trout in Lake Jocassee less than fifteen (15) inches in length.

3. On Lake Jocassee in Oconee and Pickens Counties, not more than five (5) cold-water trout may be taken or held in possession by a person on any day and use of corn, cheese, fish eggs, or imitations of them as bait to take trout is unlawful.

B. Lake Richard B. Russell hard

1. It shall be lawful to fish for trout in Lake Richard B. Russell, Anderson and Abbeville Counties, South Carolina, subject to special schedules and regulations.

2. It shall be unlawful to take or possess rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout or any other species of cold-water trout less than twelve (12) inches in length in that portion of Lake Richard B. Russell (not to include that portion of the lake from State highway 181 to the Lake Hartwell Dam known as the Hartwell tailrace).

3. On Lake Richard B. Russell not more than eight (8) cold-water trout may be taken or held in possession by a person on any one day.

123-124. Reciprocal Agreement Between the State of Georgia and the State of South Carolina.

1. The provisions of this agreement shall be applicable to the waters which lie adjacent to or within both the State of South Carolina and the State of Georgia, to wit:

All channels of the Savannah River, from its mouth to the confluence of the Tugaloo (Toogaloo) and the Seneca Rivers; the Tugaloo (Toogaloo) River from its mouth to the confluence of the Tugaloo (Toogaloo) and the Chattooga Rivers; and the Chattooga River to the point where such river intersects with the 35th Parallel of North latitude, which is the boundary line between Georgia and North Carolina. This agreement is also applicable to the impoundments of the Clark Hill Dam, the Hartwell Dam, Yonah Lake, Tugaloo (Toogaloo) Lake, Stevens Creek, and the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam, but not applicable to any tributary streams to said impoundments nor tributary streams to the Savannah, Tugaloo (Toogaloo) and Chattooga Rivers.

The purpose and effect of this agreement is that valid freshwater sport fishing licenses and permits issued by the States of Georgia and South Carolina shall be recognized and honored by agents of both States for the benefit, use, and enjoyment of citizens of both States, and further, that residents of both States shall be permitted to launch boats and remove the same as freely as if they were citizens at the point of launching or landing or both.

2. The following provisions, until changed by law, rules and regulations or agreement of the parties hereto, shall govern all fishing in the waters covered by this agreement, as set forth in Paragraph 1 above:

(a) Since the laws relating to the requirements for licenses differ in Georgia and South Carolina, it is agreed that all persons holding a valid license and meeting the license requirements of the State of Georgia will be allowed to fish on the banks and in the waters as herein described as being covered by this agreement, without the necessity of obtaining any other license; and, all persons holding a valid license and meeting the requirements for license of the State of South Carolina will be allowed to fish on the banks and in the waters as herein described as being covered by this agreement, without the necessity of obtaining any other license.

(b) No person may carry to either state or possess in such state more fish than the laws of that state permit, even though the fish may have been caught in the waters of the other state.

Largemouth Bass ............................. 10

Spotted Bass ................................ 10

Coosa Bass .................................. 10

Striped Bass ................................ 10

Striped Bass-White Bass Hybrid .............. 10

White Bass .................................. 30

Trout ....................................... 8

Crappie (White and/or Black) ................ 30

Sunfish (Bream)-All Species ................. 30

Walleye ..................................... 8

Sauger ...................................... 8

It shall be unlawful for any persons to possess more than forty (40) of the above listed species in the aggregate; no more than ten (10) in the aggregate of Largemouth, Spotted, and Coosa Bass; no more than ten (10) in the aggregate of Striped Bass and Striped Bass-White Bass Hybrid; and no more than eight (8) in the aggregate of trout.

(d) During the period from December 1 through March 31 of the following year, the minimum size limit for all species of trout taken from the Hartwell and Clark Hill reservoirs covered by this agreement shall be fourteen (14) inches. There shall be no minimum size limit for trout during the period of April 1 through November 30 of each year. A minimum size of twelve (12) inches for largemouth bass shall apply at all times in all Georgia waters covered by this agreement.

(e) Any person using baskets, minnow seines and trot lines for the taking of fish from said waters, regardless of his residence, shall comply with the laws, rules and regulations of the state in which the waters of the herein described area may be located in using such method of taking fish.

(f) No person shall have a rifle in his possession nor in a boat in the waters of South Carolina.

3. The parties hereto agree that the provisions included shall be published and shall otherwise meet the legal requirements of their state, and the public will be adequately advised of this agreement before it becomes effective so that the citizens and residents of both states may be fully informed on this subject.

4. Except as modified or changed herein all prevailing laws, rules and regulations of each state shall remain in full force and effect over all waters lying within the boundaries of the respective states.

5. It is mutually understood and agreed that this agreement shall apply only to freshwater sport fishing and shall not apply to freshwater commercial fishing, to saltwater sport fishing, or to saltwater commercial fishing.

6. The parties hereto agree that this reciprocal agreement shall become effective immediately after the proper legal requirements have been met.

7. The holder of a valid non-resident freshwater sport fishing license issued by either Georgia or South Carolina shall be entitled to fish anywhere in the waters covered by this agreement.

8. It is further understood and agreed that either state party to this agreement may abrogate and cancel the same upon ninety (90) days written notice to the other party of such intention to abrogate and cancel, such notice to be delivered to the Director of the Game and Fish Department of the respective state to be so notified.

9. It is further understood and agreed that this agreement relates only to the enforcement of fishing laws and regulations in the waters bordering on both the states of Georgia and South Carolina, and that this agreement shall in no way be construed as an interpretation of the boundary line between the States of Georgia and South Carolina; no party hereto shall be deemed to have waived by this agreement any rights or any disputes concerning the boundary line between the States of Georgia and South Carolina.

123-125. Alexander Sprunt, Jr., Wildlife Refuge and Sanctuary.

1. The Deveaux Islands (Banks) wildlife refuge and sanctuary shall be and are hereby designated the "Alexander Sprunt, Jr., Wildlife Refuge and Sanctuary".

2. The Alexander Sprunt, Jr., Wildlife Refuge and Sanctuary shall be operated, managed and patrolled by the National Audubon Society, Inc., under the direction and supervision of the S.C.W.M.R.D.

3. No person shall trespass on the Alexander Sprunt, Jr., Wildlife Refuge and Sanctuary.

4. The penalty for violating any of the Rules and Regulations herein cited shall be as prescribed by Section , 1976 S.C. Code of Laws.

123-126. Fishing in Portions of Howard Creek, Corbin Creek and Devil's Fork Creek.

1. It shall be unlawful to fish in the following portions of Howard Creek, Corbin Creek and Devil's Fork Creek, Oconee County, South Carolina, during the period of November 1 through March 30 to wit:

a. That portion of Howard Creek from the confluence of Limber Pole Creek and Howard Creek downstream to the confluence of Corbin Creek and Howard Creek. (At their confluence Howard Creek and Corbin Creek from Devil's Fork Creek).

b. Devil's Fork Creek from the confluence of Howard Creek and Corbin Creek to the mouth of Devil's Fork Creek, at which point Devil's Fork Creek flows into Lake Jocassee.

c. Corbin Creek and all its tributaries located between S.C. Highway Number 171 and the confluence of Corbin Creek and Howard Creek (at which point Devil's Fork Creek is formed).

2. The penalty for violating this Rule and Regulation shall be as prescribed by Section .

123-127. Taking Eels and Catfish in Certain Waters.

1. This rule and regulation regulates the taking of eels in the following waters of this State: In Lake Marion, Lake Moultrie, the Diversion Canal connecting the lakes and the Tail Canal down to the Seabord Coastal Railroad Bridge located three thousand three hundred (3,300') feet downstream from the lock and deck of the Jeffries Hydro Plant.

2. There shall be no limit on the number of eels taken.

3. All persons actively engaged in the taking of eels in such waters are required to have a valid S. C. statewide fishing license as provided for underSection .

4. Eels may be taken legally from those waters subject to this rule and regulation only with the following equipment and gear:

a. Pots and baskets not to exceed two (2') feet in diameter and four (4') feet in length with bar mesh of not less than one (1"') inch square. Each such pot or basket shall be tagged and marked in accordance with the provisions of Sections and , with the cost of each such tag being one ($1.00) dollar.

Provided, that no pots or baskets may be set or used in the Tail Canal and the tributaries thereto; and no pots or baskets shall be allowed to be set or used within one-quarter ( 1/4 ) of a mile of shore in Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie.

b. Hand operated dip nets not to exceed two (2') feet in diameter.

5. Those types of equipment and gear authorized for use in taking eels from such waters shall be used only where fishing is legal; and any eel basket, pot or dip net which is used in any manner in violation of this rule and regulation, and any device or equipment which is used in such waters for the taking of eels which is not authorized herein, shall be confiscated by the S.C. Wildlife and Marine Resources Department; and the Department shall dispose of such equipment and any catch found therein in the manner it deems appropriate.

6. Any game fish taken by use of eel pots, baskets or dip nets in such waters shall be returned immediately to the waters from whence they came.

7. All of the provisions of this rule and regulation shall be applicable in full to the taking of catfish from such waters.

8. The penalty for the violation of this Rule and Regulation shall be that prescribed by Section .

123-128, 123-129. Repealed by State Register Volume 17, Issue No. 5, Part 3, eff May 28, 1993.

123-130. Lake Murray-Daily Creel and Size Limit of Striped Bass (Rockfish).

1. It is unlawful to take or possess striped bass in Lake Murray and any part of the Saluda River between the Lake Murray Dam and the Lake Greenwood Dam less than 21 inches in length.

2. In Lake Murray and the Saluda River between Lake Greenwood Dam and Lake Murray Dam, not more than five striped bass may be taken or held in possession by a person on any day.

3. The penalty for violating the rules and regulations herein cited shall be as prescribed by Section .

123-131. Creel Limits and Bait/Lure Restrictions in Portions of Chattooga River, Cheohee Creek (Oconee County) and Middle Saluda River (Greenville County).

(Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section )

1. It shall be lawful to use or possess only artificial lures with single hooks, and all coldwater trout caught must be released immediately, during the period November 1 through May 14 inclusive to wit:

a. That portion of Chattooga River from South Carolina Highway 28 upstream (approx. 2-miles) to the confluence of Reed Creek (Big Creek) and Chattooga River. That portion of Cheohee Creek (approximately 1 stream mile) within the property boundary(s) of Piedmont Forestry Center, owned and operated by South Carolina Forestry Commission.

2. General state trout fishing regulations for the Chattooga River, and Cheohee Creek will apply during the period May 15 through October 31 inclusive.

3. It shall be unlawful to access this portion of Cheohee Creek except as prescribed and posted at Piedmont Forestry Center Office.

4. It shall be lawful to use or possess only artificial lures with single hooks, and all coldwater trout caught must be released immediately during the period January 1 through December 31 inclusive to wit:

a. That portion of Middle Saluda River (approximately 1.5 river miles) from Hugh Smith Road (Bridge) upstream to the foot-bridge at Jones Gap State Park.

5. This regulation shall be effective only during such time that the SCDNR has fishing rights leased from the landowner.

6. It shall be unlawful to access this portion of Middle Saluda River except as prescribed and posted at Jones Gap State Park Office.

7. The penalty for violating any of these Rules and Regulations shall be as prescribed by of the 1976 Code.

ARTICLE 5.

NON-GAME AND ENDANGERED SPECIES

(Statutory Authority: S.C. Code Sections , , , and )

123-150. Non-Game and Endangered Species.

1. The following list of species or subspecies of non-game wildlife are faced with extinction in the foreseeable future and are added to the official State List of Endangered Wildlife Species of South Carolina.

I. Birds

1. American Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus anatum)

2. Arctic Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus tundrius)

3. Bachman's Warbler (Vermivora bachmanii)

4. Bewick's Wren (Thryomanes bewickii)

5. Eskimo Curlew (Numenius borealis)

6. Kirtland's Warbler (Dendroica kirtlandii)

7. Red-cockaded Woodpecker (Picoides borealis)

8. Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus)

9. Wood Stork (Mycteria americana)

10. Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus)

11. Southern Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)

II. Fish

1. Shortnose Sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum)

2. Pinewoods Darter (Etheostoma mariae)

III. Mammals

1. Atlantic Right Whale (Eubalaena glacialis)

2. Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus)

3. Bowhead Whale (Balaena mysticetus)

4. Eastern Cougar (Felis concolor cougar)

5. Finback Whale (Balaenoptera physalus)

6. Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus)

7. Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaengliae)

8. Indiana Bat (Myotis sodalis)

9. Sei Whale (Balaenoptera borealis)

10. Sperm Whale (Physeter catodon)

11. Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat (Plecotus rafinesquii)

IV. Reptiles

1. Atlantic Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys c. coriacea)

2. Atlantic Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys kempii)

3. Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus)

4. Atlantic Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)

V. Amphibians

1. Flatwoods Salamander (Ambystoma cingulatum)

2. Webster's Salamander (Plethodon websteri)

3. Carolina Gopher Frog (Rana c. capito)

VI. Molluscs

1. Atlantic Pigtoe Mussel (Fusconaia masoni)

2. Brother Spike Mussel (Elliptio fraterna)

2. It shall be unlawful for any person to take, possess, transport, export, process, sell, or offer for sale or ship, and for any common carrier knowingly to transport or receive for shipment any species or subspecies of wildlife appearing on the list of "Endangered Wildlife Species of South Carolina", except by permit for scientific and conservation purposes issued by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

Permits for conservation purposes shall be issued only for relocation, if warranted, and the incidental take of Red-cockaded Woodpeckers as part of the statewide Habitat Conservation Plan for Safe Harbor and for othe mitigation purposes approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

3. The penalty for the violation of this Rule and Regulation shall be that prescribed by , 1976 S.C. Code of laws.

. Cheloniidae and Dermochelyidae (Sea Turtles).

1. The remaining species of the families Cheloniidae and Dermochelyidae (sea turtles) not listed in South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Department Regulation 123-150 are considered threatened and in need of management.

2. That is shall be unlawful for any person to take, possess, barter, trade, transport, export, process, sell or offer for sale or ship, and for any contract carrier knowingly to transport or receive for shipment any such species or products or parts or eggs thereof except by permit for scientific or educational purposes issued by the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Department, except that incidental catch of sea turtles while engaged in otherwise legal fishing, trawling or research activities at sea would be exempt under the taking clause of this regulation.

3. Sea turtles captured incidentally to legal fishing and/or research activities which appear vigorous when removed from the net, will be immediately returned to the water, exercising due care to prevent injury. Release should be from a location on the vessel which will minimize the possibility of the turtle being damaged by the vessel's propeller. The release will be made only when all sets of trawl doors or otter boards are hanging from the boom or outriggers.

4. Sea turtles which show no sign of life or those that are obviously weak, will be turned on their back and held on deck until they regain their strength or it appears that the turtle is definitely dead. In no cases, will weakened or apparently dead turtles be released until they have been held on deck for 30 minutes and attempts at revival have been made, i.e., pressing or pumping plastron (belly shell) to expel water and stimulate breathing.

5. That the penalty for the violation of this Rule and Regulation shall be prescribed by Section , 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended.

6. That except as modified or changed hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning wildlife in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

. Birds, Fish, Reptiles, Amphibians and Mammals.

The following list of species or subspecies of non-game wildlife are considered to be threatened and are added to the official state list of Non-game Species in Need of Management.

I. Birds

1. Bewick's Wren (Thryomanes bewickii)

2. Common Ground Dove (Columbina passerina)

3. Least Tern (Sterna albifrons)

4. Wilson's Plover (Charadrius wilsonia)

II. Fish

1. Carolina Pygmy Sunfish (Elassoma boehlkei)

2. Broadtail Madtom (Noturus sp.)

III. Reptiles

1. American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

2. Atlantic Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta)

3. Atlantic Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)

4. Coal Skink (Eumeces anthracinus)

5. Bog Turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergii)

6. Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata)

7. Southern Hognose Snake (Heterodon simus)

IV. Amphibians

1. Dwarf Siren (Pseudobranchus striatus)

2. Pine Barrens Treefrog (Hyla andersonii)

V. Mammals

1. Small-footed Bat (Myotis leibii)

. Scientific Collecting Permit Required.

That a scientific collecting permit under the terms of Section , 1976 Code of Laws, shall be required for the collecting of all nongame species or subspecies of the Classes Pices (Fish), Amphibia (Amphibians), Reptilia (Reptiles), Aves (Birds) and Mammalia (Mammals).

123-151. Regulations for Species or Subspecies of Non-game Wildlife.

A. Alligator Control Program

1. It is unlawful for any person to take, possess, transport, import, export, process, sell or offer for sale, or ship any American alligator or parts or products or eggs, or receive for shipment any American alligator or parts or products or eggs thereof, except as authorized by this regulation.

2. The penalty for violations of this regulation is prescribed in Section , Code. Each alligator, alligator hide, alligator egg, or alligator part taken or possessed in violation of these regulations shall constitute a separate offense.

3. Taking and Disposal of Alligators:

a. Only Department-designated control agents are authorized to take and possess alligators. A control agent must take or possess only those alligators specifically identified by the Department and only in the manner specified by the Department.

4. Qualifications and Liability of Control Agents:

a. Control agents must possess the experience and ability to handle wild animals.

b. Control agents must be capable of supplying all equipment necessary to take alligators.

c. Control agents must not have been convicted of violating any law or rule protecting crocodilians or other wildlife or of a felony within five years of the date of application.

d. Control agents must assume personal liability for his/her health, safety and welfare and that of his/her assistants while acting as a control agent.

5. Selection and Review:

a. Applications for appointment as control agents will be reviewed by the Department. The number of appointed control agents will be based on need as determined by the Department.

6. Operation of Control Agents:

a. No alligator may be taken by a control agent except pursuant to a permit issued by the Department. No control agent shall possess any live alligator for more than 24 hours except as directed by the Department.

b. No alligator may be taken by the use or aid of a firearm without specific authorization from the Department.

c. Control agents must attach an alligator tag furnished by the Department to any alligator immediately after the alligator has been taken. No person shall possess any untagged alligator hide.

d. Alligators must be skinned only at designated sites and in accordance with specific instructions provided by the Department. The hides of the alligators may be held by the control agent at a designated site for purpose of curing but must be delivered to or picked up by the Department representative.

e. The meat of the alligators may be consumed by the control agents or his immediate family but must not be sold or transferred except as provided in this regulation.

f. Each control agent may be assisted by not more than two assistant control agents approved by the Department, provided that no such assistant shall operate or conduct any trapping or transportation activity except under specific instructions of the control agent.

g. Alligator tags issued to control agents are the property of the Department and shall remain the property of the Department. No person except an authorized control agent or his assistant agent may possess any alligator tags at any time.

h. Designation as an alligator control agent is discretionary with the Department and such designation may be revoked at any time.

7. Sale of Alligator Hides:

a. The Department will sell those hides held in the account of the control agents when market conditions are deemed appropriate.

b. Net proceeds from the sale of hides shall be distributed by the Department to the control agents.

c. The Department will authorize the possession and transportation of alligator hides by the successful purchaser.

d. Alligator hides transported into this state for sale or processing must bear evidence of having been legally taken.

e. No person shall accept an untagged alligator hide for any purpose.

f. All alligators or parts thereof remain the property of the State until sold through authorized sale.

B. Alligator Management Program

1. Alligators may be taken from lands which are permitted as part of the Alligator Management Program. The Department may designate a season between September 1st and October 31st and a quota for taking alligators from habitat where, in the professional judgment of the Department, alligators have become numerous enough to harvest. The Department may close, extend, delay, or reopen the season as biologically justifiable. Hunting hours are 1/2 hour before sunrise to 11 p.m.

2. Any person or entity which owns, leases, or manages at least 100 acres of alligator habitat may apply for a permit to allow the harvesting of alligators during the season for taking of alligators. Application fee is fifty-five dollars.

3. Two or more landowners, lessees, or managers of contiguous areas may combine their habitat to meet the minimum area. Combined habitat applications may only submit one application. Combined habitat applicants must designate one person as the permittee who will be responsible for the actions or inactions of those who participate in the Alligator Management Program.

4. If the habitat is approved by the Department for participation in the Alligator Management Program, alligators may be taken only from that area and only by a licensed alligator trapper or assistant alligator trapper. In order to participate in the Alligator Management Program, a control agent, as defined in Section A, must also be a licensed alligator trapper.

5. Alligator Management Program permittees may not take nor allow the taking of more alligators than the Department allows under the Management Program.

6. Applications for participating in the Alligator Management Program must be received by the Department not later than May 1st of any one year, and the applicant must report all harvested alligators and harvest information to the Department not later than November 1st of any year.

7. Participants in the Alligator Management Program (licensed trappers and assistant trappers and permittees) must maintain accurate records for immediate inspection by Department personnel and the records must be made available for immediate inspection at the request of the Department.

8. All permitted areas in the Alligator Management Program and facilities used for processing alligators must be open to Department personnel for inspection to determine compliance with the program and laws protecting alligators and to allow collection of biological information.

9. Any person desiring to take alligators under the Alligator Management Program must obtain an alligator trapper's license from the Department at a cost of one hundred and fifty dollars for residents and three hundred dollars for nonresidents. Any person who assists in the taking of alligators under the Alligator Management Program must be licensed as an assistant alligator trapper or an alligator trapper. Cost for an assistant alligator trapper's license is one hundred dollars for residents and two hundred and fifty hundred dollars for nonresidents. Any person participating in the program must possess a valid state hunting license as well as an alligator trapper's or assistant alligator trapper's license. Any person licensed by the Department as an assistant alligator trapper must be accompanied at all times by a licensed alligator trapper when taking alligators.

10. No person convicted of violating any law or any rule protecting crocodilians or other wildlife within five years of the date of application or who has been convicted of any felony within five years of the date of the application may apply to participate in the Alligator Management Program nor may such person participate in any way in the taking of alligators.

11. Revocation of a license or a permit is discretionary with the Department.

12. Under the Alligator Management Program permit, no alligator smaller than four feet may be taken.

13. During the designated season, alligators may be taken by live traps, snares, harpoons, snatch hooks, and as otherwise permitted by the Department. Any device may only be used when a line is securely attached to the hook or head of the device in such a manner to prevent separation from the hook or head until the carcass is retrieved. The other end of the line must be attached to a stationary or floating object capable of maintaining line above water when an alligator is attached. A firearm not larger than a .22 cal rimfire may be used for dispatch only if a restraining line is attached to the alligator. No firearms larger than a .22 cal rimfire may be in possession while taking alligators. Firearms may not be used to take free-swimming or basking alligators. No alligator may be taken by use of baited hooks or by pole hunting. Pole hunting is defined as the act of taking an alligator from a den with a hook or snagging device of any type secured to the end of a pole, and includes any devices to induce an alligator to move from a den prior to taking.

14. Alligator trappers shall inspect all live traps and snares and remove captured alligators daily. Legal alligators larger than 4 feet shall not be cut loose from taking devices for the purpose of selecting larger alligators. All trapping devices shall be removed when an permittee's quota is reached. In the event an alligator is captured and the permittee's quota has been reached the permittee must release the alligator in the most humane method possible.

15. No person possessing alligator hide tags issued for privately-owned habitat may take alligators on adjacent publicly-owned habitat.

16. Once a legal alligator is captured, it must be killed and tagged immediately with a harvest tag issued by the Department. The harvest tag must be locked through the alligator's tail within six inches of the tip of the tail or within a designated location on the hide. The harvest tag must remain attached to the alligator hide at all times until the hide is turned over to the Department for validation. No person may possess any untagged alligator hide. In the event that an alligator tag contains a factory defect rendering it unusable for the purpose intended or becomes detached from an alligator or hide, the Department must be notified immediately. The Department will be responsible for the replacement of defective tags. The alteration of hide tags is strictly prohibited and will result in the confiscation of all tags and alligators and/or hides and the revocation of the permittee's licenses and permits.

17. A Department-supplied alligator harvest report must be completed by the permittee or the permittee's designated trapper within twenty-four (24) hours of taking each alligator and prior to transporting the alligator carcass to a permitted processing facility. A copy of the alligator harvest report must accompany the alligator hide until validation.

18. All alligator hides must be validated at locations and times designated by the Department. Validation tag fees shall be set at twenty dollars for each alligator hide four feet and larger but less than six feet, thirty dollars for each alligator hide six feet and larger but less than eight feet, forty-five dollars for each alligator hide eight feet and larger but less than ten feet, and sixty-five dollars for each alligator hide 10 feet or greater. In the event any hide is missing the end of the tail or the anterior chin portion, total length will be predicted by average belly width as determined from Department records. No person may sell or dispose of an alligator hide, except in accordance with these regulations. Any alligator hide which does not meet size and/or quality requirements specified in permit must be surrendered to the Department without compensation. An alligator trapper must retain possession of alligator hides until validated. Only validated alligator hides may be sold, tanned, mounted, or exported from the state.

19. Alligator harvest tags remain the property of the Department and may be possessed only be the permittee or the permittee's designated trapper while in the process of taking alligators. Alligator trappers, while on property permitted under the Alligator Management Program, may only possess tags for that permitted property. Unused alligator harvest tags must be returned to the Department by November 1st of each year. Any harvest tags not returned to the Department by November 1st will be charged to the permittee at a cost of two hundred and fifty dollars per tag.

20. Alligator meat may be retained by the permittee or the permittee's designated trapper but cannot be sold or transferred except as provided in this regulation. Alligator hides may be retained and sold only in accordance with this regulation.

21. Nothing herein shall prohibit the Department from establishing special restrictions or exemptions from these regulations for the purpose such as conducting experimental harvest on designated areas.

C. Sale of Alligator Meat

1. Alligator meat may be sold provided that:

a. Any person who sells alligator meat must obtain a permit from the Department.

b. Alligator meat must be packaged in standard cardboard cartons approved by the Department and sealed with an alligator meat seal provided by the Department.

c. Cartons will not contain more than 5 pounds of meat.

d. Each carton is labeled to indicate the state, the number of pounds of meat enclosed, the date of packaging, the name of the control agent or the alligator trapper, the processor, the State Food Inspection Department's inspection number, and the tag number corresponding to the alligator hide from which the meat was taken.

e. Cartons must be used to package meat one time only. All cartons of South Carolina alligator meat must be sealed as approved by the Department. All cartons of alligator meat imported from other states shall bear an official marking from that state's wildlife agency

f. Alligator control agents and alligator trappers handling alligator meat for human consumption must comply with the sanitation requirements of federal, state, and local authorities.

g. Alligator control agents, alligator trappers, and permitted establishments must maintain accurate records of all alligator meat sales on standard forms supplied by the Department, and such records shall be open to inspection by Department personnel. The records of each carton of meat shall contain the data specified in paragraph (d) of this regulation.

h. No person shall possess alligator meat in cartons which are not properly marked as provided herein.

2. No person may bring into this State any alligator meat, or possess alligator meat unless authorized by this regulation.

a. Alligator meat transported into the State must bear evidence of having been legally taken.

b. Permitted restaurants, canneries, nonfood meat processors, and alligator meat wholesalers shall retain all meat purchased in the original cartons until the meat is prepared for consumption or processing. Permittees shall detach the original label with accompanying data from each carton when all meat from that carton has been prepared or processed and retain that label for a period of at least six months from the date of sale indicated on the label.

c. Cartons containing lawfully acquired alligator meat labeled in accordance with this section may be shipped in intrastate or interstate commerce.

D. Sale of Alligator Products

1. Products made from alligators may be sold in the State in accordance with the following:

a. No person may sell products made from alligators until such person has obtained a permit from the Department. Such permit shall be displayed at the place of business, and bills of sale or other documentary evidence showing the name and address of the supplier of such products shall be maintained.

b. Permittees shall make their places of business and records available for inspection upon request of the Department.

2. Products made from crocodilians may be sold in the State in accordance with the following:

a. Products made from the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) must be labeled American alligator.

b. Products made from Caiman (Caiman spp.) must be labeled Caiman.

c. Products made from other crocodilians (Crocodylus spp.) must be labeled Crocodile.

. Regulations for Spotted Turtle.

A. Spotted Turtle Program

1. It is unlawful for any person to take, possess, transport, import, export, process, sell, offer for sale, ship, or receive for shipment any spotted turtle without a permit from the department.

B. Spotted Turtle Permits

1. The department has the authority to grant or deny spotted turtle permits at no cost. Application must be made to the department for a spotted turtle permit.

2. The permits are valid for five (5) years from the date of issue.

3. The permits must be renewed every five years at the discretion of the department.

4. The department may set permit conditions consistent with the protection of spotted turtles. Permit conditions include but are not limited to:

a. Sale of adult spotted turtles is prohibited

b. An individual may take and possess no more than nine wild-caught adult spotted turtles.

c. An individual may sell captive bred spotted turtles under four inches in carapace length for educational purposes.

C. Permit Reporting Requirements

1. Spotted turtle permit holders will report the following information to the department every five years.

a. Number of wild-caught adult spotted turtles in possession (not to exceed 9).

b. Number of captive-bred spotted turtles in possession.

c. Number of captive-bred spotted turtles produced during calendar year.

d. Number of captive-bred, juvenile spotted turtles sold in the calendar year.

D. The penalty for violations of this regulation is prescribed in Section 50-15-80a, Code. Each spotted turtle taken or possessed in violation of these regulations shall constitute a separate offense.

. Regulations for Southern Hognose Snake.

1. It is unlawful for any person to take, possess, transport, import, export, process, sell, offer for sale, ship, or receive for shipment any southern hognose snake without a permit from the department. Permits will be issued only for research and educational purposes.

123-152. Repealed by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 5, Part 2, eff May 24, 2002.

123-153. Sea Turtle Protection.

(1) This regulation applies to all shrimp trawlers which are defined as fishing vessels equipped with shrimp trawl nets and fish for shrimp.

(2) During the period of May 1 through August 31 of each year, any shrimp trawler of 25 feet or more in length must carry and use in each net a qualified turtle excluder device (TED) when trawling for shrimp in the waters of this State. Any shrimp trawler of less than 25 feet in length trawling for shrimp in the waters of this State is exempt from using TEDS provided each tow or trawl drag made is limited to 90 minutes or less.

(3) Only TEDS which are qualified or certified by NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service may be used by shrimp trawlers operating in State waters.

(4) A single test or try net having a headrope length of 20 feet or less is exempt from the TED requirement of this regulation provided such net is pulled immediately in front of another net and is not connected to another net in any way.

(5) The Department may issue a special permit exempting a vessel engaged in research or testing.

123-160. Vultures, Kites, Hawks, Eagles, Ospreys, Falcons, and Owls.

1. The following list of species or subspecies of nongame wildlife are in need of management, to wit: All species of the Order Falconiformes (vultures, kites, hawks, eagles, ospreys, falcons) and all species of the Order Strigifornes (owls).

2. It shall be unlawful for any person to take, possess, transport, export, process, sell or offer for sale or ship, and for any contract carrier knowingly to transport or receive for shipment any such species or products or parts thereof except by permit for scientific, educational or falconry purposes issued by the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Department.

3. The penalty for the violation of this section shall be that prescribed by Section of the 1976 Code.

123-170. South Carolina State Falconry Permit Regulations.

1. Definitions

"Raptor"--means a live migratory bird of the Order Falconiformes or the Order Strigiformes, other than a bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus).

"Take"--means to trap or capture, or attempt to trap or capture a raptor for the purpose of falconry.

"Falconry"--means the sport of taking quarry by means of a trained raptor.

"Service"--means the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Dept. of Interior.

"SCWMRD"--means the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Dept.

2. Permit Requirements--A falconry permit is required before any person may take, transport, or possess wild-taken or captive-bred raptors for falconry purposes. The use for falconry or the possession of any raptor species not covered by the Federal Falconry Permit Regulations and listed above is controlled by these regulations. Appropriate state hunting license and game management area permits are required before any person may take quarry by means of trained raptor.

3. Application Procedures--An applicant who wishes to practice falconry must submit an application for a falconry permit to the SCWMRD,

4. Permit Conditions--Every permit issued shall be subject to the following special conditions:

(1) A permittee may not take, transport, or possess a golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) unless authorized in writing by the Service.

(2) A general or master class permittee may purchase, sell, or barter any lawfully possessed raptor which is bred in captivity under authority of a raptor propagation permit issued by the Service and banded with a numbered seamless marker issued or authorized by the Service, subject to the following additional conditions:

The person who receives any raptor by transfer, purchase, sale, or barter must be authorized to possess it under this part.

The permittee who transfers, purchases, sells, or barters any raptor must have acquired the raptor from a person authorized to possess it, and, if acquired from a person in the United States, that person must be authorized to possess it under this part.

(3) A permittee may not take, possess or transport a raptor in violation of restrictions, conditions and requirements of the Federal or State Falconry Permit Regulations.

(4) Reporting requirements will consist of a falconer submitting Form 3-186A, Migratory Bird Acquisition and Disposition Report only in the event of a change raptor ownership (taken from the wild, transfer, death, escape, etc.). The SCWMRD can also require the submission of any information deemed necessary for the regulation of falconry activity in South Carolina.

Apprentice class falconers will be required to submit a monthly reporting form at the end of each month during the hunting season. This report shall include all pertinent details related to the progress of the apprentice falconer and interaction with the sponsor.

General class falconers will be required to submit an annual report by July 31 of each year to include the amount and type of raptor hunting activity and any quarry taken by the raptor.

(5) The Executive Director, SCWMRD is authorized to revoke a falconry permit if the permittee:

(1) Does not provide proper care for the raptor.

(2) Allows the raptor to become a public nuisance.

(3) Violates established South Carolina game laws or regulations.

(4) Does not comply with the terms of his permit.

(6) All State hunting seasons, fees and bag limits apply to falconry.

(7) Permit issued by SCWMRD is to be in the possession of the falconer at all times when trapping devices and/or raptors are in his possession outside of his residence.

(8) A permittee whose raptor accidentally kills quarry that is out of season or of the wrong species or sex, or otherwise protected, must leave the dead quarry where it lies, except that the raptor may feed upon the quarry prior to leaving the site of the kill.

5. Duration of Permits--A permit or the renewal of a permit is valid when issued by the State and expires on June 30 of the third calendar year after it is issued, unless a different period is specified on the permit or renewal.

6. Classes of Permits--Three classes of falconry permits shall be issued. These include:

(1) Apprentice class. Condition of this class include:

(a) A permittee shall be at least 14 years old;

(b) A sponsor who is a holder of a general or master falconry permit is required for the first two years which an apprentice permit is held, regardless of the age of the permittee. A general class sponsor shall have at least one year's experience as a general falconer. A sponsor may not have more than three apprentices at one time.

(c) A permittee shall not possess more than one raptor and may not obtain more than one raptor as a replacement bird during any 12-month period;

(d) A permittee shall possess only an American kestrel (Falco sparverius) or a red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis).

(2) General class. Conditions of this class include:

(a) A permittee shall be at least 18 years old;

(b) A permittee shall have at least two years experience in the practice of falconry at the apprentice level or its equivalent and be recommended in writing for advancement by the sponsor.

(c) A permittee may not possess more than two raptors and may not obtain more than two raptors for replacement birds during any 12-month period; and

(d) A permittee may not take, transport or possess any golden eagle or any species listed as threatened or endangered by the Service except as provided by the Federal Falconry Regulations.

(e) A permittee shall have possessed a raptor for at least 12 months of the apprentice period.

(3) Master class. Conditions of this class include:

(a) An applicant shall have at least five years experience in the practice of falconry at the general class level or its equivalent and have a demonstrated proficiency in hunting with raptors; a permittee must have possessed a raptor for at least 36 months of the general class period.

(b) A permittee may not possess more than three raptors, and may not obtain more than two raptors for replacement birds during any 12-month period;

(c) A permittee may not take, transport or possess any species listed as endangered by the Service except as provided by the Federal Falconry Regulations.

(d) A permittee may not take, transport or possess a golden eagle for falconry purposes unless authorized in writing by the Service;

(e) Except as provided by the Federal Falconry Regulations, a permittee may not take, transport or possess as part of his three-bird limitation, more than one raptor listed as threatened by the Service, and then only in accordance with Federal Regulations 50 CFR 21.

7. Examination--Before any falconry permit is issued the applicant shall be required to answer correctly at least 80% of the questions on a supervised examination approved by the Service relating to the basic biology, care and handling of raptors, literature, laws, regulations and other appropriate subject matter. An applicant failing the written examination may retake the test no sooner than two weeks after taking the first test. Applicants failing the second written examination may take a third examination no sooner than three weeks after taking the second test. No more than three examination takings shall be allowed except after a one year waiting period after the third examination another written examination may be taken.

8. Facilities and Equipment--Before any falconry permit is issued, the applicant's raptor housing facilities and falconry equipment shall be inspected and certified by a representative of SCWMRD meeting the following standards:

(1) Facilities--The primary consideration for raptor housing facilities whether indoors (mews) or outdoors (weathering area) is protection from the environment, predators or undue disturbance. The applicant shall have the following facilities:

(a) Indoor facilities (mews) shall be large enough to allow easy access for caring for raptors housed in the facility. If more than one raptor is to be housed in the facility, the raptors shall be tethered or separated by partitions and the area for each bird shall be large enough to allow each bird to fully extend its wings. There shall be at least one window, protected on the inside by vertical bars, spaced narrower than the width of the bird's body and a secure door that can be easily closed. The floor of the mews shall permit easy cleaning and shall be well drained. Adequate perches shall be provided.

(b) Outdoor facilities (weathering area) shall be fenced and covered with netting or wire or roofed to protect the birds from disturbance and attack by predators, except that perches more than 6*r 1/2 # feet high need not be covered or roofed. The enclosures shall be wide enough to insure that the birds wings shall not strike the fence when flying from the perch. Protection from excessive sun, wind and inclement weather shall be provided for each bird. Adequate perches shall be provided.

(2) Equipment--The following items shall be in possession of the applicant before he can obtain a permit:

(a) Jesses--At least one pair of Aylmeri jesses of pliable leather or suitable synthetic material to be used when any raptor is flown free. Traditional type one-piece jesses may be used on raptors when not being flown; and

(b) Leashes and swivels--At least ibe flexible, weather-resident leash and one swivel of acceptable falconry design;

(c) Bath container. At least one container, 2 to 6 inches deep and wider than the length of the raptor for drinking and bathing for each raptor:

(d) Outdoor perches. At least one weathering area perch of an acceptable design shall be provided for each raptor; and

(e) Weighing device. A reliable scale or balance suitable for weighing the raptor and graduated in increments of not more than *r 1/2 # ounce (15 grams) shall be provided.

(3) Maintenance--All facilities and equipment shall be kept at or above the preceding standards at all times.

(4) Transportation; Temporary Holding. Temporarily a raptor may be transported or held in temporary facilities, which shall be provided with an adequate perch and protection from extreme temperatures and excessive disturbance, for a period not to exceed 30 days.

9. Marking--Only peregrine falcons (Falco peregrinus), gyrfalcons (Falco rusticolus), and Harris hawks (Parabuteo unicinctus) are to be marked, using numbered, seamless bands issued by the Service for captive-bred raptors. Alteration, counterfeiting or defacing of a marker is prohibited.

10. Taking Restrictions

(1) Young raptors not yet capable of flight (eyasses) may not be taken at any time.

(2) A permittee shall take only first year (passage) raptors, except American kestrels (Falco sparverius), and Great horned owls (Bubo virginianus) which can be taken when over one year old. Special written authorization is required from the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Department for any permittee to take raptors from the wild, except for American kestrels and Red-tailed hawks. Raptors shall be taken from the wild only during the period October 1 to January 31.

(3) Deleted.

(4) A previously held jessed or marked raptor may be retrapped at any time.

(5) No steel jaw traps, jump traps, pole traps or similar traps may be used.

(6) Legal trapping methods are limited to the following:

Bal Chatri (noose cage)

Swedish Goshawk trap

Noose Harness

Phai or noose ring

Dig-in method

Dho-Gaza Net

Bow-net

11. Other Restrictions--

(1) A person who possesses a lawfully acquired raptor before the enactment of these regulations and who fails to meet the permit requirements, shall be allowed to retain the raptor. All such birds shall be identified with markers supplied by the Service and cannot be replaced if death, loss, release or escape occurs.

(2) A person who possesses raptors before the enactment of these regulations in excess of the number allowed under his class permit shall be allowed to retain the extra raptors. All such raptors shall be identified with markers supplied by the Service and no replacement can occur until the number in possession is at least one less than the total number authorized by the class of permit held by the permittee.

(3) A falconry permit holder shall not intentionally release any species not indigenous to this state to the wild. The marker of any released bird shall be removed and surrendered to SCWMRD upon release. A standard Federal bird-band shall be attached to such birds by the State or authorized Federal bird bander whenever possible.

(4) Another person may provide temporary care for the bird(s) of permittee. If that period of care will exceed 30 days, written authorization from the permittee must accompany the bird(s) and the permittee shall inform the SCWMRD within three days of the transfer, the reason for the transfer, where the birds are being held, who is caring for them and approximately how many days they will be under the care of the second person. Persons caring for raptors beyond the 30 day period must also be current licensed falconers or raptor rehabilitators by SCWMRD.

(5) Feathers that are molted or those feathers from birds held in captivity that die, may be retained and exchanged by permittees only for imping.

(6) All state hunting seasons, fees and bag limits apply to sport falconry.

(7) General or master class permittees shall be required to assist in the SCWMRD raptor rehabilitation program. Raptors held pursuant to a rehabilitation permit for release, shall not be included as part of the legal possession restrictions.

12. Interstate Transport--Non-transfer, interstate import and export conditions follow:

(1) Non-residents of this state which are permittee holders from states which are recognized as falconry states by the Service may transport into this state raptors for personal falconry use (e.g. meets) provided the laws and regulations concerning hunting and falconry are observed. Nonresidents may trap raptors in South Carolina in accordance with SCWMRD falconry regulations provided they possess valid falconry permits from the state of residence and written authorization from SCWMRD.

(2) Residents of this state who are falconry permittees may transport their raptors into other states which are recognized by the Service as falconry states for personal falconry use provided hunting and falconry laws and regulations are observed.

13. The penalty for the violation of this section shall be that prescribed by Section of the 1976 Code.

123-180, 123-181. Deleted by State Register Volume 31, Issue No. 6, eff June 22, 2007.

ARTICLE 5.

5. REGULATION OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY DEPARTMENT

(Statutory Authority: S.C. Code Sections and )

123-200. Regulations Applicable to Real Property Owned by the Department of Natural Resources.

Applicability and Scope.

A. The purpose of this regulation is to govern the conduct and activities of visitors to all lands owned by the Department of Natural Resources. This regulation applies to all lands, structures, and property owned by the Department of Natural Resources, including but not limited to wildlife management areas, heritage preserves, boat landings, and game preserves or reserves.

B. Regulations for the establishment of open and closed seasons, bag limits, and methods for hunting and taking wildlife on all Department owned wildlife management area lands, and for the protection, preservation, operation, maintenance, and use of wildlife management area lands not owned by the Department are stated in R.123-40. The regulations below will apply to Department owned wildlife management area lands in addition to R.123-40. In case of any conflict with R.123-40, this regulation will prevail.

C. Wildlife management area lands not owned by the Department are regulated generally under R.123-40 and specific regulations for individuals species.

123-201. Definitions.

For purposes of this regulation:

"All terrain vehicle" means a motorized vehicle, regardless of the number of wheels, designed or constructed primarily for use off of paved or improved roads.

"Boats" mean any watercraft, including but not limited to motorboats, sailboats, personal watercraft, canoes, kayaks, sailboards, rafts, inflatable boats, shells, and rowboats.

"Camping" means the overnight occupancy of Department land.

"Department" means the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

"Department land" mean real property, including any buildings, structures, or improvements, owned by the Department in fee simple, including but not limited to game preserves or reserves, heritage preserves, boat landings, and Department land designated as wildlife management area land.

"Ecofacts" are carbonized plant remains, animal bones, and shells utilized as food by historic and prehistoric peoples. Context refers to a non-disturbed area. Generally subsurface features like a post hole, fire pit, or grave if undisturbed, provide good context for archaeological pursuits.

"Fireworks" means any device for producing any display, such as light, noise, or smoke, by the combustion of explosive or flammable compositions.

"Fishing" means all activity and effort involved in taking or attempting to take fish.

"Hiking" means traversing the lands subject to this regulation by foot for the purpose of pleasure or exercise, except traversing in connection with any other activity regulated by this regulation.

"Horse riding" means any equestrian activity.

"Hunting" means the act of trying to find, seek, obtain, pursue, or diligently search for wildlife for sport, regardless of whether wildlife is taken or not. The act of seeking wildlife or the pursuit of wildlife as sport, such as but not limited to racoon hunting and training hunting dogs shall be deemed hunting. Any person accompanying a hunter or hunters and participating in a hunt in any regard shall be deemed to be hunting.

"Motorized vehicle" means a device incorporating a motor or an engine of any type for propulsion, and with wheels, tracks, skids, skis, air cushion or other contrivance for traveling on or adjacent to land. It shall include such vehicles as automobiles, trucks, jeeps, vans, busses, motorcycles, bulldozers, timber harvesters, and other earth-moving equipment.

"Nonmotorized vehicle" means a device not incorporating a motor or an engine of any type for propulsion, and with wheels, tracks, skids, skis, air cushion, or other contrivance for traveling on or adjacent to land. It shall include such vehicles as bicycles, skates, and in-line skates.

"Off road vehicle" means a motorized vehicle that has been modified from its stock condition to enhance its ability for use off of paved or improved roads.

"Pack animal" mean any beast, including but not limited to horses, mules, donkeys, and llamas, used for the purpose of transporting equipment, gear, or other articles.

"Pets" mean any domesticated animal which is kept for the pleasure of the owner; however, for purposes of this regulation, pets may not include dangerous or venomous animals or any animal classified as threatened, endangered, or in need of management by any state or the federal government. A raptor, permitted as provided under R.123-170, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended, will be deemed a pet.

"Pollution" or "polluting" means the direct or indirect act of throwing, draining, depositing, or otherwise discharging organic or inorganic matter in or on Department land.

"Primitive Camping" means the overnight occupancy of Department land, utilizing nothing more than temporary shelter such as a tent or tarp transported to the camping site by backpacking or by watercraft.

"Rock climbing" means the sport of ascending or descending rock faces of such vertical angle that the climber must use technical climbing techniques to safely negotiate the climb. This includes all free, aided, and friction climbing where ropes, pitons, nuts, chocks, screws, carabiners, snap links, chalk, ropes, fixed or removable anchors, or other similar climbing equipment is used.

"Rocks, artifacts, or ecofacts" shall include but not be limited to arrowheads, spear points, scrapers, drills, soapstone and soapstone objects, pottery sherds and vessels, bottles, beads, brick, tabby, metal objects (such as buttons, buckles, ordnance, insignia), charcoal, shells, plant remains, animal remains, and bone tools.

"Shells" mean the hard rigid, usually calcareous, covering of an animal.

"Specialty animals" mean all animals other than domestic pets; those native and imported animals which have been removed from the wild and are being bred, raised or kept for research, food, fur or skins, or for the production of income. Reptiles and amphibians are included in this category.

"Taking" means to shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or attempt to shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect any wildlife.

"Weapon" means an instrument of offensive or defensive combat, including firearms, capable of injuring human beings or animals; provided, however, implements such as small pocket or kitchen knives normally will not be considered as weapons.

"Wildlife" means all wild birds, wild game, fish, and any wild mammal, bird, amphibian, reptile, fish, mollusk, crustacean, or other wild animal not otherwise legally classified by statute or regulation of this State as a game species.

"Wildlife management area land" means those lands leased or otherwise established by the Department for the protection, propagation, and promotion of fish and wildlife and for public hunting and fishing.

123-202. Hazard of Outdoor Activities and Liability.

Department land is made available to the general public for reasonable uses not prohibited by statute or regulation. These lands are held and maintained in a natural condition, except for uses requiring modification. Outdoor activities are not risk free. All members of the public using Department land and wildlife management area land must exercise due care in planning and carrying out any activities. Any person making use of Department land and wildlife management area land for any purpose does so at his own risk, and the Department shall not be liable in any respect for any loss, damage, or injury to person or property caused or occasioned thereby.

123-203. General Regulation.

This section shall apply to all Department land, except as provided in any regulation for Heritage Preserves in 123.204 or specific Department land designated in 123.205.

A. Hunting, fishing, and taking game animals, birds, fish, or other wildlife is allowed on Department land that has been designated as part of the Wildlife Management Area program. Hunting, fishing, and taking shall be subject to all applicable statutes and regulations, specifically including R.123-40.

B. Possession of any firearm or weapon on Department land must comply with applicable state and federal statutes. All firearms must be unloaded and secured in a weapons case except while legally hunting, unless otherwise legally permitted. Target, skeet, trap, plinking, paint ball, or any other type of shooting with any firearm or weapon is not be allowed on Department land, except in any area specifically designated and operated by the Department as a shooting range.

C. Hiking is allowed subject to the following restrictions or conditions:

(1) Hiking is not allowed on any restricted lands or areas. The Department may post or place signs declaring any area closed to hiking;

(2) The use of all designated hiking trails, except for posted multi-use trails is restricted solely to foot travel and the legitimate activities associated with the pursuit of hiking;

D. Rock climbing is prohibited on all Department land.

E. Operation of motorized, nonmotorized vehicles, all terrain vehicles, and off road vehicles.

The operation of motorized vehicles is allowed subject to the following restrictions or conditions:

(1) Motorized vehicles, all terrain vehicles, and off road vehicles may be operated only on open maintained roads and parking areas except as otherwise established by posted notice or as approved by the Department.

(2) Motorized vehicles, all terrain vehicles, and off road vehicles shall not exceed speed limits posted on Department signs. On any land where no speed limit signs are posted, the speed limit shall be 25 miles per hour.

(3) No person may operate any motorized , all terrain vehicle, off road vehicle or non-motorized vehicle in a reckless or negligent manner. The operation of any vehicle in such a manner as to indicate either a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property shall be deemed to be operating in a reckless manner.

(4) Motorized vehicles, all terrain vehicles, and off road vehicles must be operated in accordance with load limits as established by posted notice for roads or bridges.

(5) No person shall cause or permit any motorized , all terrain vehicle, and off road vehicle to obstruct traffic by unnecessary stopping. In the event of mechanical difficulties, the driver must make arrangements for the expeditious removal of the vehicle. No motorized vehicle , all terrain vehicle, and off road vehicle shall be left parked on any road at night without lights or reflectors visible from both front and rear of the vehicle.

(6) Parking of motorized vehicles, all terrain vehicles, and off road vehicles must comply with any posting or signs and any instructions given by Department or law enforcement personnel. Obstructing vehicular travel is prohibited.

(7) All motorized vehicles, all terrain vehicles, and off road vehicles must be equipped with properly working mufflers, brakes, spark arresters (if the vehicle was originally factory equipped with spark arresters and/or mirrors).

(8) No trucks or other motorized vehicles commonly used for carrying freight, merchandise, or goods for sale, unless traversing on a through public highway, shall operate on roads or land without obtaining written permission from the Department. Vehicles used in connection with delivery of supplies, site work activities, or concessions for authorized activities may operate in compliance with posted signs or notices.

(9) Charter buses or other vehicles engaged in transporting persons for compensation are not allowed. The Department may issue permits for entry by charter buses, for hire vehicles, tour groups, or similar activities, and the Department may condition permits as needed to protect the land and limit interference with other legitimate uses of the land.

(10) No person operating or responsible for any aircraft may cause such aircraft to land on or take off from any Department land or deliver by air any person, material or equipment by parachute or other means, except in emergencies threatening human life or when authorized in writing by the Department.

(11) The numbers of motorized vehicles, nonmotorized vehicles, horses, or boats allowed on any area at one time may be limited by the Department through a permitting system.

(12) The operation of nonmotorized vehicles are allowed subject to the following restrictions or conditions:

(a) Bicycles must be ridden only on roads open to motorized vehicles and designated bicycle trails.

(b) Where provided, bicycle racks must be used for parking bicycles. Bicycles must not be chained and locked to site structures or placed so as to obstruct pedestrian or vehicular movement.

(c) Using roller skates, in-line skates, skateboards, roller skis, coasting vehicles, or similar devices is prohibited, except in designated areas.

F. Swimming and Bathing.

Swimming is prohibited except in designated areas. The prohibition against swimming will not apply to any State or federal navigable waterway abutting or flowing through Department land.

G. Camping.

Camping is prohibited on Department land, except under the following conditions:

(1) Camping is allowed only within areas designated as campsites by the Department. The Department will designate campsites by placement of signs or by other means such as maps or brochures.

(2) Camping in one location for more than four nights is prohibited except under permit.

(3) All camping supplies must be removed from camping sites. The storage of personal property on Department land is prohibited.

(4) No organized group of ten or more individuals may camp on Department lands at a single designated camp site at any time except under permit. For any group of ten or more campers, the Department may issue one permit, listing the name of each camper and designating a particular campsite.

(5) Permanent structures must not be erected. Campers must provide their own shelter in the form of a portable tent or other portable artificial cover.

(6) Any tent or other camping structure left unoccupied for more than seventy-two hours may be taken down or removed by the Department.

(7) Pack animals must not be used while camping or in support of camping.

H. Horse riding.

(1) The riding of horses is permitted on Department land only in areas specifically designated for horse riding.

(2) The Department may restrict the number of horses and horse trailers on any Department land and may require permits on specific areas. Restrictions shall be posted at the offices and/or entrances to Department lands or in published brochures.

I. Operation of boats.

(1) Boats may be used on Department land only on a watercourse or water body which has been designated by the Department for the use of boats. The Department may restrict the type, size, or number of boats and motors or the use of motors. Any restrictions shall be posted at the entrances to Department land. This restriction shall not apply to any State or federal navigable waterway.

(2) No motorized boat may be launched on Department land except at launch sites designated by the Department.

J. Possession of pets or specialty animals.

(1) Pets are not allowed on Department land except under the following conditions;

(a) Pets must not roam freely;

(b) Pets may enter Department land and accompany an individual on allowed activities if each pet is under the actual control of the owner or possessor;

(2) The requirements of this subsection do not apply to dogs while being used during and as a part of any of the following activities on Department land:

(a) Hunting during open hunting seasons on lands or waters open for hunting when use of dogs is authorized by statute or regulation.

(b) The training of dogs to hunt is deemed hunting; training of dogs to hunt on lands and waters may be undertaken only during periods when hunting with dogs is authorized by statute or regulation.

(d) Special events or activities as authorized by the department;

(e) Providing assistance to the visually or hearing impaired.

(3) Raptors are allowed on Department land in compliance with R.123-170.

(4) No specialty animals shall be allowed on Department land.

K. Consumption of alcohol.

Public drunkenness is not allowed on Department land. The consumption or display of any beverage containing alcohol while operating or riding as a passenger in any motorized or non-motorized vehicle is not allowed. Alcoholic beverages may be consumed by a person of lawful age only while actually camping at a designated campsite.

L. Gathering, damaging, or destroying plants, animals, fungi, rocks, minerals, fossils, artifacts, or ecofacts.

(1) No person may gather, collect, deface, remove, damage, disturb, destroy, or otherwise injure in any manner whatsoever the plants, animals (except lawful hunting), fungi, rocks, minerals, fossils, artifacts, or ecofacts on any Department land, including but not limited to any tree, flower, shrub, fern, moss, charcoal, plant remains, or animal remains on any Department land and wildlife management areas. The Department may authorize the collection of certain material upon issuance of a permit as provided in 123-207.

(2) Shed antlers at ground surface may be collected on Department land.

(3) The collection of shells by individuals on beaches along the Atlantic Ocean is allowed, provided that access to the beach is not part of or associated with any commercial operation, charter, tour, or organized group. No person may collect in one day more shells than will fill a one gallon container. The collection of shells for any commercial purpose is not allowed. Charter, commercial, or other for hire boats, buses, or other conveyances may not enter Department land for any purpose connected with collecting shells.

(4) The use of metal detectors is prohibited on Department land.

(5) The use of a metal or fiberglass probe to search for any object below ground surface is prohibited on Department land.

(6) Campers may collect firewood as authorized in 123-203.N(3).

M. Use of fire, fireworks, or explosives.

(1) No open fires may be started on any Department land except at campsites designated by the Department. Gas grills, gas lanterns, and portable charcoal grills may be operated at designated campsites.

(2) No fire may be lit until all flammable material has been removed from its perimeter as is necessary to prevent its spread. No fire may be left unattended. Prior to leaving the site, any fire must be completely extinguished, leaving neither flames nor embers.

(3) No wood, except from dead and down trees or from supplies as may be furnished by the Department shall be used for fuel.

(4) On any land where camp fires are permitted, the Department may prohibit the use of fires for any purpose by posting a notice at entrances to individual parcels of land.

(5) No person may deposit lighted matches, cigars, cigarettes or other burning tobacco where they will cause fire.

(6) The possession of fireworks is prohibited.

N. Pollution or contamination of any land or water.

The polluting of land and water is not allowed on Department land. The depositing of waste, refuse, or any material that pollutes or contaminates land or water is not allowed.

O. Acting in a disorderly manner is not allowed on Department land.

In addition to any basis recognized under current common law or statutory law, the following conduct shall be deemed disorderly:

(1) Acting in a boisterous or disorderly manner, creating unreasonable noise, unduly annoying other persons, or behaving in such a manner as is reasonably calculated to cause a breach of the peace;

(2) Making loud and unseemly noises or profanely cursing, swearing, or using obscene language;

(3) Indecently exposing one's person or performing any indecent act;

(4) Throwing missiles, to the annoyance of the public;

(5) Obstructing, encumbering, interfering with lawful use, or rendering dangerous any public place;

(6) Engaging in, instigating, or encouraging a confrontation or fight;

(7) Causing a disturbance of the public peace.

P. Operation of audio devices, musical instruments, or other noise making instruments.

The operation or use of any audio device, including radio, television, musical instruments, or any other noise producing devices, such as electrical generators, and equipment driven by motor engines, in such a manner and at such times as to disturb other persons is prohibited on all Department land. No person may operate or use any public address system. The use of legal weapons during an open hunting season will be allowed while hunting on Department land designated as a wildlife management area.

Q. Abuse of Department land.

Abusing, damaging, defacing, or destroying land or any improvements on Department is unlawful. Abuse of lands and improvements includes, but is not be limited to:

(1) Defacing, altering, destroying, or removing any sign, marker, guidepost, fence, gate, lock, barrier, improvement, building, bridge, culvert, structure, natural landmark or feature;

(2) Digging or excavating;

(3) Cutting trees, shrubs, or other plants;

(4) Making or cutting new trails;

(5) Use of herbicides or pesticides (excluding insect repellent);

(6) Introducing any non-native or cultivated plants or other organisms;

(7) Releasing any animal; provided, however, this restriction shall not apply to catch and release fishing.

R. Restricted areas.

The Department may restrict access to designated areas on any Department land. Access to any area may be restricted when the Department determines that the best interest of the property will be served.

S. Hours of Operation

Generally, all Department lands are open for uses allowed by this regulation twenty-four hours a day. The Department may restrict the hours of operation on any Department land by publication in Department brochures and pamphlets or by posting on site specific hours of operation.

123-204. Regulations Applicable to Heritage Preserves.

A. As authorized by Section , et seq., Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended, certain Department owned lands have been designated as heritage preserves. Heritage preserves have been created to protect the State s natural and cultural diversity. The general regulation in 123.203 applies to heritage preserves, except where any regulation is inconsistent with the regulations within this section. Certain heritage preserves listed in 123-205 may have specific regulations that differ from either 123-203 or 123-204.

B. The specific regulations stated in 123-205 shall take precedence over regulations stated in either 123-203 or 123-204.

C. Hours of Operation.

Heritage preserves are open for public use from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. On any preserve that is designated as a wildlife management area, the hours of operation shall be same as are authorized for hunting as stated in 123-40. The Department may set different operating hours for individual preserves. When operating hours are different from sunrise to sunset, the Department may restrict the hours of operation by publication in Department brochures and pamphlets or by posting on site specific hours of operation.

D. Weapons and firearms.

Except as otherwise specifically authorized by South Carolina statute or this regulation, weapons and firearms are not allowed on any heritage preserve. Possession of a weapon or firearm is allowed on any heritage preserve designated by the Department as a wildlife management area subject to the regulations. 123-40 and R.123-203.B.

E. No horses, cattle, llamas, goats, sheep, dogs, cats, or livestock, draft, pack, or riding animals may be introduced to, placed upon, or allowed to graze or wander on any heritage preserve. Pets are allowed as provided in 123-203.J. Dogs used in connection with hunting may be allowed on heritage preserves designated by the Department as wildlife management areas as provided in 123-203.J(2).

F. All terrain vehicles are not allowed on any heritage preserve. Bicycles may be ridden on roads open to motorized vehicles and on any designated bicycle trail.

G. The collection, removal, or disturbance of rocks, artifacts, or ecofacts from surface or subsurface contexts is prohibited. Marine and freshwater shell and antler objects are deemed as artifacts or ecofacts. Marine shells found on the surface of beaches along the Atlantic Ocean may be collected by individuals.

H. The possession or use of metal detectors is prohibited on heritage preserves.

I. The collection of recently shed antlers from surface contexts is allowed on heritage preserves.

123-205. Regulations Applicable to Specific Properties.

A. Aiken County Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve.

(1) Horse riding is allowed only on roadways, firebreaks, and trails. Riders may ride in groups no larger than five (5).

(2) Bicycles may be ridden on hiking trails. Bicyclists may ride in groups no larger than five (5).

B. Bay Point Heritage Preserve.

(1) No dogs are allowed.

(2) No person may enter any area of the preserve designated as a nesting area for birds.

C. Bear Branch Heritage Preserve.

Public visitation is by permit only. The preserve is closed to use except by permit.

D. Bear Island

(1) Public visitation is by permit only.

(2) The property is closed to all public access from November 1 to January 21, except for scheduled waterfowl hunts.

(3) Horseback riding and all terrain vehicles are prohibited.

(4) Camping is allowed only at designated sites and only during scheduled big game hunts.

E. Bird-Key Stono Heritage Preserve.

(1) No dogs are allowed.

(2) No person may enter any area of the preserve designated as a nesting area for birds.

F. Caper's Island Heritage Preserve.

(1) Overnight Camping on Capers Island is by permit only. Permit may be obtained from the DNR Charleston office. No more than 80 people will be allowed to camp per night. These 80 people may be divided into no more than 20 different groups.

(2) Permits will be issued on a first come first served basis.

(3) Campsites will be occupied on a first come first served basis.

(4) Permits are not required for day use.

(5) Persons without permits must be off the island by one hour after sunset.

(6) No trash is to be placed in any fire or buried.

(7) Department maintenance facilities on the island are not open to the public.

(8) No crab or fish pots or traps are allowed in impoundments.

(9) No motorized vehicles, nonmotorized vehicles, off road vehicles, or all-terrain vehicles are allowed on Capers Island.

(10) No fishing is allowed from the impoundment tide gate.

G. Crab Bank Heritage Preserve.

(1) No dogs are allowed.

(2) No person may enter any area of the preserve designated as a nesting area for birds.

H. Daws Island Heritage Preserve.

Camping is allowed only by permit issued by the Department. Primitive camping only is allowed. Daws Island camping is limited to two groups of no more than eight people in each group.

I. Deveaux Bank.

(1) No dogs are allowed.

(2) No person may enter any area of the preserve designated as a nesting area for birds.

J. Donnelley WMA

(1) Horseback riding is allowed by permit only on designated roads.

(2) All terrain vehicles are prohibited.

(3) Camping is prohibited.

K. Dungannon Plantation Heritage Preserve.

(1) No person may enter any area of the preserve designated as a nesting area for birds.

(2) Entrance to the preserve is through a designated parking area. Each person must sign in and out of the preserve at a designated entrance/exit.

L. Gopher Branch Heritage Preserve.

Public visitation is by permit only.

M. Great Pee Dee River Heritage Preserve.

(1) Primitive camping only is allowed. Camping may occur only along riverbanks and on sandbars, which may be approached only by backpacking or boat. A camper may remain in one location no more than five consecutive nights.

(2) Each person entering the preserve other than by boat must sign in and out at a designated entrance/exit.

N. Jim Timmerman Natural Resources Area at Jocassee Gorges.

This subsection shall apply to all Department owned land within the boundaries of the Jim Timmerman Natural Resources Area at Jocassee Gorges (hereinafter referred to as Jocassee Gorges).

(1) Camping.

(a) Backcountry camping by permit will be allowed at any time during the year that the main roads allowing access to the Jocassee Gorges are not opened in connection with big game hunting. Backcountry camping is allowed by permit only at any location within the Jocassee Gorges, except for any area closed for camping by the Department. Backcountry camping is defined as minimal impact camping. No fires are allowed and each permitted camper is responsible for camping in a manner that results in no trace of the camping activity being left after breaking camp. The Department may condition permits to protect, preserve, or maintain the property. Backcountry campers must apply for camping permits over the Department internet site. No camping is permitted within fifty (50') feet of a stream, lake, or as posted by the Department.

(b) The Foothills Trail passes through portions of the Jocassee Gorges. Use of the Foothills Trail shall be limited to hiking and primitive camping. Camping is allowed at any point along the trail and within one hundred feet of either side of the trail. Camping along the Foothills Trail is restricted to hikers while engaged in backpacking.

(2) Operation of motorized, non-motorized vehicles, all terrain vehicles, and off road vehicles.

Motorized and non-motorized vehicle access to the Jocassee Gorges is limited. Highway 178 and Cleo Chapman Road (county road 143) are the only paved roads that access the property. Access by the general public to the Jocassee Gorges by motorized vehicles will follow a seasonal schedule. Road opening and closing schedules written below are given as general information. The Department may open and close any road at any time and for such duration as deemed necessary by the Department to manage the property.

(a) The operation of a motorized vehicle behind any closed gate is prohibited.

(b) Roads open to year-round public access include a section of Horsepasture to Laurel Fork Gap (from Highway 178 only).

(c) All roads with Green gates are seasonally open. All roads with red gates are closed to vehicular traffic. his information will be posted at all major entrances. Gate color can may be changed as discretion of SCDNR.

(d) Motorized vehicles, all terrain vehicles, and off road vehicles may be operated only on open maintained roads and parking areas except as otherwise established by posted notice or as approved by the Department.

(e) Motorized vehicles, all terrain vehicles, and off road vehicles shall not exceed speed limits posted on Department signs. On any land where no speed limit signs are posted the speed limit shall be 15 miles per hour.

(f) Subject to the authority in subsection (d) above, the operation of all terrain vehicles is restricted as follows: Operation of all terrain vehicles is restricted to one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset each day beginning on Monday and continuing through the following Friday. A person may use an all terrain vehicle while actually engaged in hunting at any time hunting is allowed; provided, however, the operation of an all terrain vehicle is restricted to one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset with the exception of game retrieval, and an all terrain vehicle may be used only on open roads.

(g) All terrain vehicles having three (3) wheels and motorcycles constructed or intended primarily for off road use, such as dirt bikes and motocross bikes, are prohibited within the Jim Timmerman Natural Resources Area at all times.

(h) Bicycles may be ridden on any road or area that is not posted as closed to bicycles.

(3) Horse may be ridden on any road that is not posted as closed to horse riding.

(4) The use of hang gliders, parachutes, or similar devices is not allowed and may be deemed abuse of Department land.

O. Joiner Bank Heritage Preserve.

(1) No dogs are allowed.

(2) No person may enter any area of the preserve designated as a nesting area for birds.

P. Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve.

Horse riding is allowed on roads open for use by motorized vehicles. Horse riding is not allowed on firebreaks and trails. Horse riding is prohibited during all deer hunts.

Q. Little Pee Dee Heritage Preserve

(2) Horse riding is allowed on roads open for use by motorized vehicles. Horse riding is not allowed on firebreaks and trails.

R. Nipper Creek Heritage Preserve.

Public visitation is by permit only. The preserve is closed to use except by permit.

S. North Santee Bar Heritage Preserve.

(1) No dogs are allowed.

(2) No person may enter any area of the preserve designated as a nesting area for birds.

T. St. Helena Sound Heritage Preserve (Ashe Island, Beet Island, Big Island, Warren Island, and South Williman).

Camping is restricted to primitive camping in designated areas only.

U. St. Helena Sound Heritage Preserve (Otter Island).

(1) No dogs are allowed.

(2) Primitive camping only is allowed by permit issued by the Department. Primitive camping is restricted to designated areas and will be allowed only between November 1 and April 30 of the next year.

V. Samworth WMA.

(1) Managed wetlands will be open for wildlife observation, bird watching, photography or nature study without day or time restriction from February 1 through October 31 each year. Between November 1 through January 31 these activities will be restricted to designated areas on Butler Creek and the Big Pee Dee River. All public use of this type will be by foot travel only after arriving by watercraft.

(2) The mainland nature trail will be open without day or time restriction to foot traffic only.

(3) All terrain vehicles, bicycles, and horses are prohibited.

(4) Temporary primitive camping will be available to organized groups by permit. No camping will be allowed that may conflict with organized hunts.

(5) Dirleton House and grounds are open to the public from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

W. Santee Coastal Reserve.

(1) The Santee Coastal Reserve will be open for limited public use year round except during annually scheduled hunts in November, December and January. Notice of the hunts will be issued annually.

(2) Hours of visitation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

(3) The dikes around the waterfowl impoundments and the canoe trail will be closed, except by prior arrangement, during the period of November 1 through January 31 of the next year. Due to water level manipulations, the canoe trail may not always be accessible due to low water levels.

(4) Prior arrangements must be made with the Reserve manager to use observation blinds for waterfowl.

(5) The upland nature trail will be available during open periods stated in subsection (2) above.

(6) The hiking/biking trail will also be available during open periods, however, it will be closed between the dates of November 1 through January 31.

(7) The beaches on Cedar and Murphy Islands will be open year round, seven days a week.

(8) Bicycles may be ridden on nature trails.

(9) A temporary camping permit may be issued to an individual to camp seasonally in the Spring, Fall, and the Winter hunting seasons within the same calendar year. The Department will not issue a permit to camp in excess of fourteen consecutive days.

(10) Fishing is permitted from the Santee River dock and the Hog Pen impoundment except during scheduled hunts. Fishing will be allowed during the hours of from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Fishing is permitted on Murphy and Cedar Island beaches at any time on a year round basis.

(11) In addition to camping available for deer hunters, the designated camping areas are available during the period of March 1 until October 31 and during open periods between November 1 and February 28 of the next year. A permit is required for all camping. Primitive camping is available on Cedar and Murphy Islands beaches year round which requires no prior arrangement. All arrangements for camping should be made with the supervisor of the Santee Coastal Reserve.

X. Santee-Delta WMA

(1) Managed wetlands will be open for wildlife observation, bird watching, photography or nature study without day or time restriction from February 1 through October 31 each year. Between November 1 through January 31 these activities will be restricted to designated areas marked by signs. All public use of this type will be by foot travel only.

(2) All terrain vehicles, bicycles, and horses are prohibited.

(3) Camping is prohibited.

Y. Shealy's Pond Heritage Preserve.

Gasoline powered motors on boats are prohibited.

Z. Tillman Sand Ridge Heritage Preserve.

(1) Horse riding is allowed only on roads open for use by motorized vehicles.

(2) Camping is allowed in designated campsites during designated hunts only.

AA. Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center.

The center is a wildlife sanctuary.

(1) The public may visit the Yawkey Center on a limited basis. Visitation is by pre-scheduled field trip only. Individual trips cannot be scheduled. Group field trip may be arranged by contacting the manager for the center. The public is advised that scheduling of field trips is entirely at the discretion of the manager in order to accommodate the basic responsibilities of the sanctuary.

(2) Camping is allowed only by permit issued by mail no less than two weeks in advance by the Department. Camping is allowed only on the beaches along the ocean front, which are accessible by boat only, between September 16 and May 14 of the next year. Primitive camping only is allowed for a period of no more than four consecutive nights per individual permittee.

BB. Victoria Bluff heritage Preserve.

(1) Horse riding is allowed only on designated trails. Horse riding is prohibited during all deer hunts.

(2) Camping is allowed only during Department designated archery hunts. Gas lanterns and gas grills only may be used by campers.

(3) No campfires or any other use of fire shall be allowed.

CC. Waccamaw River Heritage Preserve.

Primitive camping only is allowed. Camping is allowed only along riverbanks and on sandbars; campers may approach only by backpacking or boat. A camper may remain in one location no more than five consecutive nights.

DD. Watson Heritage Preserve.

Camping is restricted to primitive camping.

EE. Webb WMA.

(1) Webb WMA is closed to the general public from one hour after official sunset to one hour before official sunrise.

(2) Overnight visitors to the Webb Center are not restricted in hours of access.

(3) No horseback riding is allowed without a permit.

(4) No camping without a permit except for deer, turkey, and hog hunters on nights before a designated hunt.

(5) Bicycles may be ridden on any area that is not marked or posted as restricted to bicycles. No bicycle may be operated in any manner or place that will damage or degrade any feature or habitat. During scheduled big game hunts, bicycles and all terrain vehicles are prohibited except as used by legal hunters and anglers.

123-206. Special Events, Permit Requirements and Procedures, and Exceptions.

A. A special event permit is required for all events occurring on Department land if one of the following conditions exists:

(1) the exclusive use of a facility or a specified land or water area is required;

(2) an organized or advertised competition will be conducted;

(3) sound will be amplified which may disrupt area users; or

(4) temporary structures, other than blinds or common camping equipment, will be erected;

B. Permits may not be issued for events that are commercial in nature, where entrance or similar fees are charged, or where vendors are present for the purpose of selling any items.

C. An event sponsored in part or in total by the Department shall not require a special event permit.

D. Permit procedures:

(1) Each application for a special event permit must be submitted to the Department not less than 30 weekdays before the event is to be held;

(2) performance deposit may be required as a condition of special event permit issuance;

(3) The deposit will be returned by the Department, provided the special event permittee has performed all permit conditions;

(4) The permittee is responsible for cleaning and safekeeping the land during and following any event, and the permittee is responsible for any damage and for clean-up costs incurred by the Department in connection with the event.

(5) Permit holders may tag or mark wildlife only as allowed under permit conditions;

E. The Department may refuse to issue a special event permit if the proposed event would:

(1) not be compatible with intended uses of the area;

(2) result in misuse or damage to facilities, structures or the natural environment; or

(3) pose a threat to public health, safety or welfare.

F. In addition to other penalties prescribed by law, failure to comply with all rules and regulations and permit conditions is grounds for revocation of a special event permit or refusal to issue a special event permit.

123-207. Permits to Collect Plants, Animals, or Minerals or to Undertake Archeological Activities.

A. The Department may issue permits to collect plants, animals, or minerals or to undertake research, survey, or archeological activities on Department land. Permits may be issued only for activities relating to educational or scientific purposes. Permits may be issued subject to the following conditions:

(1) Each application for a permit must be submitted to the Department not less than 30 weekdays before the proposed activity is to commence;

(2) A performance deposit may be required as a condition of permit issuance;

(3) The deposit will be returned by the Department, provided the permittee has performed all permit conditions;

(4) The permittee is responsible for cleaning and safekeeping the land during and following the activity, and the permittee will be responsible for any damage and for clean-up costs incurred by the Department in connection with the activity.

(5) Permit holders may tag or mark wildlife only as allowed under permit conditions;

B. The Department may refuse to issue a permit if the activity would:

(1) not be compatible with intended uses of the area;

(2) result in misuse or damage to facilities, structures or the natural environment; or

(3) pose a threat to public health, safety or welfare.

123-208. Exception for Non-Public Use Properties.

This regulation shall not be applicable to Department owned land used for such purposes as fish hatcheries, maintenance facilities, storage facilities, offices, residences, or similar facilities which are not open generally for public use or recreational purposes.

123-209. Management Activities of Department Personnel.

All Department employees, agents, and contractors may carry out any authorized activities on any Department land for purposes of maintenance, repair, construction, surveillance, law enforcement, or similar activities and may use any boats, vehicles, aircraft, equipment, and management techniques deemed necessary by the Department.

123-210. Law Enforcement, Fire Fighting, and Emergency Activities.

This regulation shall not be construed or applied to prevent any authorized law enforcement, fire fighting, emergency, or rescue personnel from carrying out their official responsibilities.

ARTICLE 6.

ISSUANCE OF WARNING TICKETS

(Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section )

123-601. Use of Warning Tickets.

The use of warning tickets is limited to misdemeanor cases under Title 50 in which the Conservation Officer in his judgment determines that the enforcement of the law, the education of the public, and the protection of the resources of this state will best be served by the issuance of a warning ticket in lieu of a summons ticket.

The form prescribed for such warning ticket shall be substantially as below and the ticket shall be issued in triplicate with one copy to the violator, one copy retained by the officer and one copy forwarded to the Chief of Law Enforcement or his designee.

The form of the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Department Warning Ticket shall have the following information:

1. Name of Department -S.C. Wildlife & Marine Res. Dept.

2. Name of Form -Violation Warning Notice

3. Name of violator

4. Social Security number of violator

5. Address of violator

6. Date of birth of violator

7. Date of warning

8. Violation

9. Code section

10. Location

11. The following statement: "This warning carries with it a request to learn and abide by all Fish, Game and Boating Laws so that our natural resources can be safely enjoyed by present and future generations."

12. Signed by Conservation Officer

13. Radio call number of Conservation Officer

14. County of violation

15. A listing as follows with a box to mark type of violation:

i.e. Game and Fish

Boating

Commercial Fishing

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