Tall Pines WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Tall Pines WMA is 2,572 acres of public hunting land in Greenville County, in SCDNR's WMA program, in Game Zone 1. Hunters reported 23 deer taken on it in the 2024 season (21 antlered bucks and 2 does), by SCDNR's Deer Harvest Report. Its 2026-27 deer seasons are Game Zone 1's seasons for WMAs SCDNR does not list by name: youth deer hunt day, primitive weapons, archery only and still gun hunts; the earliest dated hunt is Oct. 1-10 (primitive weapons).
Data updated October 2026. Seasons: SCDNR's 2026-27 Game Zone 1 WMA table. Harvest: SCDNR's 2024 Deer Harvest Report.
Tall Pines WMAOther SCDNR WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 2,572 acres (measured by FilledTag on SCDNR's mapped boundary); SCDNR's 2024 harvest report gives 1,757 |
|---|---|
| County | Greenville County |
| Game zone | Zone 1 |
| Deer hunts | Youth deer hunt day, primitive weapons, archery only and still gun hunts |
| Archery deer | Oct. 17-30 |
| Still gun deer | Oct. 12-16, Oct. 31-Jan. 1 |
| Dogs for deer | No; deer hunting with dogs is unlawful in Game Zones 1 and 2 |
| Spring turkey | April 3 to May 3, limit 2 (regular WMA season) |
| Deer reported, 2024 season | 23 (21 antlered bucks and 2 does) |
| Phone | (864) 654-1671 |
| Nearest towns | Travelers Rest (8 mi), Pickens (13 mi) and Easley (16 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Tall Pines WMA?
SCDNR's Game Zone 1 table does not list Tall Pines WMA by name, so the zone's seasons for its other WMAs are the ones below.
| Hunt | Dates, 2026-27 | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Deer Hunt Day | Jan. 2 (see Youth & Mobility Impaired Hunts WMAs) | 2 deer total |
| Deer Primitive Weapons | Oct. 1-10 | statewide WMA limits; all deer must be tagged |
| Archery only | Oct. 17-30 | statewide WMA limits; all deer must be tagged |
| Still Gun Hunts | Oct. 12-16, Oct. 31-Jan. 1 | statewide WMA limits; all deer must be tagged |
Source: SCDNR 2026-27 Game Zone 1 WMA seasons, read October 2026. SCDNR's rules are the final word.
When is turkey season on Tall Pines WMA?
SCDNR opens the regular WMAs in all four game zones, Forest Service land included, for spring turkey April 3 to May 3, 2027, limit 2 gobblers.
Source: SCDNR spring 2027 turkey seasons on WMAs.
How many deer are taken on Tall Pines WMA?
Hunters reported 23 deer on Tall Pines WMA in the 2024 season: 21 antlered bucks and 2 does. SCDNR's Table 4 counts the area as 1,757 acres (SCDNR's figure, not the measured size above), about one deer for every 76 acres on that figure.
Source: SCDNR 2024 Deer Harvest Report, Table 4 (WMA harvest).
What does SCDNR say about Tall Pines WMA?
From SCDNR's property page: "Tall Pines WMA is a 1,757-acre property located in the mountains of northern Greenville County owned by SCDNR. It contains upland and wetland areas, 4 small lakes, numerous streams, and a mile of frontage on the South Saluda River. There are mature pines and hardwoods providing a variety of wildlife habitats and outdoor recreation opportunities as well as scenic mountain views. This property provides abundant recreational opportunities for big game hunting with good populations of white-tailed deer, black bears, and turkeys. Hunters are encouraged to take hogs whenever possible during any hunting season that is open."
Visiting hours: Regular Game Zone 1 seasons for hunting and the area is open for other allowable activities during daylight hours. Dove Field open for hunting on certain days. See the Regulations for specific open dates.
Source: SCDNR Public Lands, Tall Pines WMA, read October 2026.
Which county is Tall Pines 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville County | 2,572 | 4,711 | 10.2 |
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 Tall Pines WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: US 276, SC 11, SC 288 and US 25. Nearest towns: Travelers Rest (8 miles), Pickens (13 miles), Easley (16 miles) and Greenville (18 miles). SCDNR's number for the area: (864) 654-1671.
The closest other South Carolina WMAs with a page here: Ashmore Heritage Preserve WMA (next to it), South Saluda WMA (1.2 miles) and Eva Russell Chandler Heritage Preserve WMA (1.2 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt deer with dogs on Tall Pines WMA?
No. Hunting deer with dogs is unlawful in Game Zones 1 and 2.
What county is Tall Pines WMA in?
Greenville County, measured on SCDNR's boundary.
How many deer were killed on Tall Pines WMA last season?
23 in the 2024 season, reported through SC Game Check and corrected by SCDNR for non-reporting: 21 antlered bucks and 2 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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