Marsh WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Marsh WMA is 9,159 acres of public hunting land in Marion County, owned by SCDNR, in Game Zone 4. Hunters reported 22 deer taken on it in the 2024 season (11 antlered bucks, 1 button buck and 10 does), by SCDNR's Deer Harvest Report. Its 2026-27 deer seasons are set on SCDNR's Game Zone 4 table: archery and still gun hunts; the earliest dated hunt is Sept. 15-Oct. 31 (archery).
Data updated October 2026. Seasons: SCDNR's 2026-27 Game Zone 4 WMA table. Harvest: SCDNR's 2024 Deer Harvest Report.
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| Size | 9,159 acres (measured by FilledTag on SCDNR's mapped boundary) |
|---|---|
| County | Marion County |
| Game zone | Zone 4 |
| Deer hunts | Archery and still gun hunts |
| Archery deer | Sept. 15-Oct. 31 |
| Still gun deer | Nov. 2-30 |
| Dogs for deer | No dog drive hunts listed for the area |
| Spring turkey | April 3 to May 3 (Thurs.-Sat. only), limit 2 |
| Deer reported, 2024 season | 22 (11 antlered bucks, 1 button buck and 10 does) |
| Phone | (843) 661-4766 |
| Nearest towns | Pamplico (5 mi), Johnsonville (6 mi) and Hemingway (10 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Marsh WMA?
- All visitors must sign in and out at the kiosk. No ATVs. A portion of Marsh WMA is designated a youth special hunt area and is closed for hunting except for special lottery hunts.
| Hunt | Dates, 2026-27 | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery | Sept. 15-Oct. 31 | Statewide WMA limits |
| Deer Still Gun Hunts | Nov. 2-30 | Statewide WMA limits |
| Hog Still Gun Hunts | Mar. 2-18 Refer to Reg. 2.16. | No Limit |
| Hog Hunts (with Dogs) | Mar. 19-26, July 20-Aug. 15 Refer to Reg. 2.16. Handguns only. | No Limit |
| Raccoons & Opossums | Refer to WMA seasons in chart. | Statewide limits |
| Other Small Game | Nov. 26-Mar. 1 No fox squirrel hunting. | Statewide limits |
| Quail | Nov. 28, Dec. 2, 16, 19, 23, Jan. 2, 20, 23, Feb. 10, 20 | Statewide limits |
Source: SCDNR 2026-27 Game Zone 4 WMA seasons, read October 2026. SCDNR's rules are the final word.
When is turkey season on Marsh WMA?
Marsh WMA is on SCDNR's list of WMAs open for spring turkey, April 3 to May 3, 2027: Thurs.-Sat. only, 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 Marsh WMA?
Hunters reported 22 deer on Marsh WMA in the 2024 season: 11 antlered bucks, 1 button buck and 10 does. SCDNR's Table 4 counts the area as 8,660 acres (SCDNR's figure, not the measured size above), about one deer for every 394 acres on that figure.
Source: SCDNR 2024 Deer Harvest Report, Table 4 (WMA harvest).
What does SCDNR say about Marsh WMA?
From SCDNR's property page: "The SCDNR Wildlife Management Area program began leasing the Marsh tract from Marsh Furniture Company in 1991. After deciding to divest of the property, the company contacted SCDNR in hopes of selling the land for conservation. SCDNR purchased the tract on December 28, 2005 with help from the Heritage Land Trust Fund and a grant from the South Carolina Conservation Bank. Marsh WMA/HP consists of more than 8,000 acres and is located in Marion County, SC. An extensive road system provides public and management access throughout the tract."
Visiting hours: Normally open during daylight hours.
Source: SCDNR Public Lands, Marsh WMA, read October 2026.
Which county is Marsh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County | 9,145 | 2,002 | 5.9 |
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 Marsh WMA?
Highways through the area: US 378. Nearest towns: Pamplico (5 miles), Johnsonville (6 miles), Hemingway (10 miles) and Marion (12 miles). SCDNR's number for the area: (843) 661-4766.
The closest other South Carolina WMAs with a page here: Pee Dee Station Site WMA (next to it), Little Pee Dee River Heritage Preserve WMA (4.8 miles), Woodbury WMA (5 miles) and Cartwheel Bay Heritage Preserve WMA (22.9 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Marsh WMA in 2026-27?
Deer Archery: Sept. 15-Oct. 31; Deer Still Gun Hunts: Nov. 2-30. From SCDNR's 2026-27 Game Zone 4 table.
Can you hunt deer with dogs on Marsh WMA?
No dog drive hunts are listed for Marsh WMA on SCDNR's 2026-27 table, so deer are hunted without dogs there.
Can you hunt turkeys on Marsh WMA?
Yes. It is on SCDNR's list of WMAs open for spring turkey, April 3 to May 3, 2027: Thurs.-Sat. only, limit 2 gobblers.
What county is Marsh WMA in?
Marion County, measured on SCDNR's boundary.
How many deer were killed on Marsh WMA last season?
22 in the 2024 season, reported through SC Game Check and corrected by SCDNR for non-reporting: 11 antlered bucks, 1 button buck 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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