Delta South WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Delta South WMA is 2,161 acres of public hunting land in Union County, in SCDNR's WMA program, in Game Zone 2. Hunters reported 24 deer taken on it in the 2024 season (11 antlered bucks, 3 button bucks and 10 does), by SCDNR's Deer Harvest Report. Its 2026-27 deer seasons are set on SCDNR's Game Zone 2 table: archery and still gun hunts; the earliest dated hunt is Sept. 15-30 (archery).
Data updated October 2026. Seasons: SCDNR's 2026-27 Game Zone 2 WMA table. Harvest: SCDNR's 2024 Deer Harvest Report.
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| Size | 2,161 acres (measured by FilledTag on SCDNR's mapped boundary) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| Game zone | Zone 2 |
| National forest land in it | 2,158 acres (measured on the Forest Service map) |
| Deer hunts | Archery and still gun hunts |
| Archery deer | Sept. 15-30 |
| Still gun deer | Nov. 1-Nov. 21, Wed. & Sat. only |
| Dogs for deer | No; deer hunting with dogs is unlawful in Game Zones 1 and 2 |
| Spring turkey | Not on SCDNR's list of WMAs open for turkey |
| Deer reported, 2024 season | 24 (11 antlered bucks, 3 button bucks and 10 does) |
| Phone | (864) 427-5140 |
| Nearest towns | Whitmire (2 mi), Carlisle (6 mi) and Union (11 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Delta South WMA?
| Hunt | Dates, 2026-27 | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery | Sept. 15-30 | Statewide WMA limits |
| Deer Still Gun Hunts | Nov. 1-Nov. 21 Wed. & Sat. Only | Statewide WMA limits |
| Small Game (no fox squirrels) | Nov. 26 - Mar. 1 | Statewide limits |
| Raccoon & Opossum | Game Zone 2 WMA seasons and limits. Refer to chart. |
Source: SCDNR 2026-27 Game Zone 2 WMA seasons, read October 2026. SCDNR's rules are the final word.
When is turkey season on Delta South WMA?
Delta South WMA is not on SCDNR's 2026-27 list of WMAs open for spring turkey. Check SCDNR's property page before planning a turkey hunt there.
Source: SCDNR spring 2027 turkey seasons on WMAs.
How many deer are taken on Delta South WMA?
Hunters reported 24 deer on Delta South WMA in the 2024 season: 11 antlered bucks, 3 button bucks and 10 does. SCDNR's Table 4 counts the area as 2,174 acres (SCDNR's figure, not the measured size above), about one deer for every 91 acres on that figure.
Source: SCDNR 2024 Deer Harvest Report, Table 4 (WMA harvest).
What does SCDNR say about Delta South WMA?
From SCDNR's property page: "Delta South WMA is within Game Zone 2 and is a part of Sumter National Forest, Enoree Ranger District."
Source: SCDNR Public Lands, Delta South WMA, read October 2026.
Which county is Delta South WMA in, and what do hunters take there?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024 season | Per square mile of deer habitat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County | 2,161 | 3,929 | 9.7 |
Acres measured by FilledTag on SCDNR Public Lands property boundaries and the U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries. County harvest: SCDNR 2024 Deer Harvest Report, Table 1 (county harvest), for the whole county.
How do you get to Delta South WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: SC 72, SC 121, US 176 and SC 66. Nearest towns: Whitmire (2 miles), Carlisle (6 miles), Union (11 miles) and Clinton (15 miles). SCDNR's number for the area: (864) 427-5140.
The closest other South Carolina WMAs with a page here: Sumter National Forest Enoree Ranger District (next to it), Indian Creek Quail Focal Area (5.5 miles), Thurmond Tract WMA (16.1 miles) and Belfast WMA (20.1 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Delta South WMA in 2026-27?
Deer Archery: Sept. 15-30; Deer Still Gun Hunts: Nov. 1-Nov. 21 Wed. & Sat. Only. From SCDNR's 2026-27 Game Zone 2 table.
Can you hunt deer with dogs on Delta South WMA?
No. Hunting deer with dogs is unlawful in Game Zones 1 and 2.
Can you hunt turkeys on Delta South WMA?
It is not on SCDNR's 2026-27 list of WMAs open for spring turkey; check SCDNR's property page before planning a turkey hunt.
What county is Delta South WMA in?
Union County, measured on SCDNR's boundary.
How many deer were killed on Delta South WMA last season?
24 in the 2024 season, reported through SC Game Check and corrected by SCDNR for non-reporting: 11 antlered bucks, 3 button bucks and 10 does.
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You need a South Carolina hunting license, a WMA permit and big game tags; statewide WMA limit: 2 deer a day, 5 in all, no more than 2 antlered, unless the area's rules say otherwise; antlerless deer 2 a day. The WMA rules on one page. FilledTag is not part of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources; numbers are copied from SCDNR or measured from public maps, each with its source above.
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