Liberty Hill WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Liberty Hill WMA is 7,890 acres of public hunting land in Lancaster and Kershaw counties, in SCDNR's WMA program, in Game Zone 2. Hunters reported 32 deer taken on it in the 2024 season (25 antlered bucks and 7 does), by SCDNR's Deer Harvest Report. Its 2026-27 deer seasons are set on SCDNR's Game Zone 2 and 4 table: archery, primitive weapons and still gun hunts; the earliest dated hunt is Sept. 15-30 (archery, Lancaster County side, Game Zone 2).
Data updated October 2026. Seasons: SCDNR's 2026-27 Game Zone 2 and 4 WMA table. Harvest: SCDNR's 2024 Deer Harvest Report.
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| Size | 7,890 acres (measured by FilledTag on SCDNR's mapped boundary) |
|---|---|
| County | Lancaster County, Kershaw County |
| Game zone | Zone 2 |
| Deer hunts | Archery, primitive weapons and still gun hunts |
| Archery deer | Sept. 15-30 |
| Still gun deer | Oct. 12-Jan. 1 (Lancaster County side, Game Zone 2) |
| Dogs for deer | No; deer hunting with dogs is unlawful in Game Zones 1 and 2 |
| Quality deer management | Antlered deer must have at least 4 points on 1 side or a minimum 12-inch inside antler spread. |
| Spring turkey | April 3 to May 3, limit 2 |
| Deer reported, 2024 season | 32 (25 antlered bucks and 7 does) |
| Sunday hunting | Allowed October 15 to January 31 for species in season |
| Phone | (843) 661-4768 |
| Nearest towns | Great Falls (3 mi), Heath Springs (10 mi) and Ridgeway (11 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Liberty Hill WMA?
Lancaster County side (Game Zone 2)
- Hunting is allowed on Sundays Oct. 15-Jan. 31 for species that are in season and listed below. No waterfowl hunting on Sunday. Quality Deer Management Area Antlered deer must have at least 4 points on 1 side or a minimum 12-inch inside antler spread. All visitors entering by vehicle must sign in and out at kiosks No ATVs.
| Hunt | Dates, 2026-27 | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery | Sept. 15-30 | Statewide WMA limits |
| Deer Primitive Weapons | Oct. 1-10 | Statewide WMA limits |
| Deer Still Gun Hunts | Oct. 12-Jan. 1 | Statewide WMA limits |
| Small Game (includes raccoon and opossum) | WMA seasons and limits. No fox squirrel hunting. | Statewide WMA limits |
Kershaw County side (Game Zone 4)
- Hunting is allowed on Sundays Oct. 15-Jan. 31 for species that are in season and listed below. No waterfowl hunting on Sunday. Quality deer management area. Antlered deer must have at least 4 points on 1 side or a minimum 12-inch inside antler spread. All visitors entering by vehicle must sign in and out of the kiosks. No ATVs allowed.
| Hunt | Dates, 2026-27 | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery | Sept. 15-30 | Statewide WMA limits |
| Deer Primitive Weapons | Oct. 1-10 | Statewide WMA limits |
| Deer Still Gun Hunts | Oct. 12-Jan. 1 | Statewide WMA limits |
| Small Game (includes raccoon and opossum) | WMA seasons and limits. Refer to chart. No fox squirrel hunting. | Statewide limits |
Source: SCDNR 2026-27 Game Zone 2 WMA seasons; SCDNR 2026-27 Game Zone 4 WMA seasons, read October 2026. SCDNR's rules are the final word.
When is turkey season on Liberty Hill WMA?
Liberty Hill WMA is on SCDNR's list of WMAs open for spring turkey, April 3 to May 3, 2027: limit 2 gobblers. On Pee Dee Station Site WMA, Great Pee Dee River WMA, Woodbury WMA, McBee WMA, Liberty Hill WMA, Donnelley WMA, Worth Mountain, Draper WMA and Marsh WMA all hunters must sign in and sign out.
Source: SCDNR spring 2027 turkey seasons on WMAs.
How many deer are taken on Liberty Hill WMA?
Hunters reported 32 deer on Liberty Hill WMA in the 2024 season: 25 antlered bucks and 7 does. SCDNR's Table 4 counts the area as 7,876 acres (SCDNR's figure, not the measured size above), about one deer for every 246 acres on that figure.
| Season | Deer | Bucks | Does | Acres SCDNR counted | Per square mile of those acres |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32 | 25 | 7 | 7,876 | 2.6 |
| 2023 | 32 | 19 | 13 | 7,876 | 2.6 |
| 2022 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 7,876 | 2 |
| 2021 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 7,876 | 1.5 |
| 2020 | 23 | 17 | 6 | 7,876 | 1.9 |
2024: SC Game Check reports corrected for non-reporting (Table 4); FilledTag works out the per square mile figure from SCDNR's deer and acres. 2020 to 2023: SCDNR's check station counts for the area, as printed in each year's report. Bucks in 2024 are antlered and button bucks added together. Some totals include deer of unknown sex.
Source: SCDNR 2024 Deer Harvest Report, Table 4 (WMA harvest) and the reports for 2020 to 2023 (SCDNR deer harvest reports).
What does SCDNR say about Liberty Hill WMA?
From SCDNR's property page: "The Liberty Hill Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is made up of a combination of SCDNR owned and leased properties located on the Kershaw/Lancaster County line from Singleton Creek on Lake Wateree to the Cedar Creek Boat Access Area on the Catawba River. To access Liberty Hill WMA, travel SC97 to the Liberty Hill post office. Turn onto Singleton Creek Road and proceed 1/10 mile. Turn right onto Wildlife Road and travel approximately 3 miles to the parking area and informational kiosk."
- ATVs are prohibited for use on this property.
Visiting hours: During daylight hours. Regular Game Zone 2 WMA seasons for hunting. All visitors are required to sign-in/out.
Source: SCDNR Public Lands, Liberty Hill WMA, read October 2026.
Which county is Liberty Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County | 6,381 | 4,407 | 10.6 |
| Kershaw County | 1,509 | 5,103 | 9.1 |
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 Liberty Hill WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: SC 97, US 21, SC 200 and SC 522. Nearest towns: Great Falls (3 miles), Heath Springs (10 miles), Ridgeway (11 miles) and Fort Lawn (11 miles). SCDNR's number for the area: (843) 661-4768.
The closest other South Carolina WMAs with a page here: Heritage Tract WMA (next to it), Landsford Canal Forest Legacy Area WMA (14.5 miles), Forty Acre Rock Heritage Preserve WMA (18.2 miles) and Sand Hills State Forest WMA (21.5 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Liberty Hill WMA in 2026-27?
Deer Archery (Lancaster County side (Game Zone 2)): Sept. 15-30; Deer Primitive Weapons (Lancaster County side (Game Zone 2)): Oct. 1-10; Deer Still Gun Hunts (Lancaster County side (Game Zone 2)): Oct. 12-Jan. 1; Deer Archery (Kershaw County side (Game Zone 4)): Sept. 15-30; Deer Primitive Weapons (Kershaw County side (Game Zone 4)): Oct. 1-10; Deer Still Gun Hunts (Kershaw County side (Game Zone 4)): Oct. 12-Jan. 1. From SCDNR's 2026-27 Game Zone 2 and 4 table.
What is a legal buck on Liberty Hill WMA?
Liberty Hill WMA is a quality deer management area: antlered deer must have at least 4 points on 1 side or a minimum 12-inch inside antler spread. 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.
Can you hunt deer with dogs on Liberty Hill WMA?
No. Hunting deer with dogs is unlawful in Game Zones 1 and 2.
Can you hunt turkeys on Liberty Hill WMA?
Yes. It is on SCDNR's list of WMAs open for spring turkey, April 3 to May 3, 2027: limit 2 gobblers.
What county is Liberty Hill WMA in?
Lancaster County (6,381 acres) and Kershaw County (1,509 acres), measured on SCDNR's boundary.
How many deer were killed on Liberty Hill WMA last season?
32 in the 2024 season, reported through SC Game Check and corrected by SCDNR for non-reporting: 25 antlered bucks and 7 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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