Samworth WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Samworth WMA is 1,562 acres of public hunting land in Georgetown County, owned by SCDNR, in Game Zone 4. Its 2026-27 deer seasons are set on SCDNR's Game Zone 4 table: archery (impoundments only); the earliest dated hunt is Sept. 15-Oct. 10 (archery, impoundments only).
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 | 1,562 acres (measured by FilledTag on SCDNR's mapped boundary) |
|---|---|
| County | Georgetown County |
| Game zone | Zone 4 |
| Deer hunts | Archery (impoundments only) |
| Archery deer | Sept. 15-Oct. 10 |
| Dogs for deer | No dog drive hunts listed for the area |
| Spring turkey | Not on SCDNR's list of WMAs open for turkey |
| Phone | (843) 546-8119 |
| Nearest towns | Pawleys Island (3 mi), Georgetown (4 mi) and Surfside Beach (14 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Samworth WMA?
| Hunt | Dates, 2026-27 | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery (impoundments only) | Sept. 15-Oct. 10 | Statewide WMA limits |
| Hog Hunts (with Dogs) (impoundments only) | Mar. 8-13 Refer to Reg. 2.16. | No Limit |
Source: SCDNR 2026-27 Game Zone 4 WMA seasons, read October 2026. SCDNR's rules are the final word.
When is turkey season on Samworth WMA?
Samworth 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 Samworth WMA?
SCDNR's 2024 Deer Harvest Report does not list Samworth WMA on its own; it counts 844 deer on its other and unnamed WMA lands together. Around it, Georgetown County's harvest was 3,845 deer in the 2024 season (6.2 per square mile of deer habitat).
Source: SCDNR 2024 Deer Harvest Report, Table 4 (WMA harvest); SCDNR 2024 Deer Harvest Report, Table 1 (county harvest).
What does SCDNR say about Samworth WMA?
From SCDNR's property page: "Samworth Wildlife Management Area was a gift to the sportsmen of South Carolina from Thomas G. Samworth. Originally 500 acres in 1962, Samworth WMA has increased to over 1,500 acres through state acquisitions (1963-1966) and North American Wetlands Conservation Act grant acquisitions (1996). The Samworth WMA encompasses a wide range of habitats including extensive wetlands, upland and agricultural fields, and longleaf pine stands. Public hunting on the WMA includes waterfowl, deer, feral hogs, and doves."
Closures for hunts: Impoundments are closed to foot travel from November 1st through February 8th annually due to hunting-related activities.
Source: SCDNR Public Lands, Samworth WMA, read October 2026.
Which county is Samworth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown County | 1,562 | 3,845 | 6.2 |
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 Samworth WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: US 17, US 701 and SC 51. Nearest towns: Pawleys Island (3 miles), Georgetown (4 miles), Surfside Beach (14 miles) and Andrews (20 miles). SCDNR's number for the area: (843) 546-8119.
The closest other South Carolina WMAs with a page here: Wee Tee WMA (12.3 miles), Woodbury WMA (15.2 miles), Santee Island WMA (16.9 miles) and Santee Delta WMA (17.1 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Samworth WMA in 2026-27?
Deer Archery (impoundments only): Sept. 15-Oct. 10. From SCDNR's 2026-27 Game Zone 4 table.
Can you hunt deer with dogs on Samworth WMA?
No dog drive hunts are listed for Samworth WMA on SCDNR's 2026-27 table, so deer are hunted without dogs there.
Can you hunt turkeys on Samworth 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 Samworth WMA in?
Georgetown County, measured on SCDNR's boundary.
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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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