Webb Wildlife Center WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Webb Wildlife Center WMA is 6,335 acres of public hunting land in Hampton County, owned by SCDNR, in Game Zone 3. Hunters reported 65 deer taken on it in the 2024 season (28 antlered bucks, 7 button bucks and 30 does), by SCDNR's Deer Harvest Report. Its 2026-27 deer seasons are set on SCDNR's Game Zone 3 table: still hunts by lottery. Some deer hunts are by SCDNR lottery only.
Data updated October 2026. Seasons: SCDNR's 2026-27 Game Zone 3 WMA table. Harvest: SCDNR's 2024 Deer Harvest Report.
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| Size | 6,335 acres (measured by FilledTag on SCDNR's mapped boundary) |
|---|---|
| County | Hampton County |
| Game zone | Zone 3 |
| Deer hunts | Still hunts by lottery |
| Dogs for deer | No dog drive hunts listed for the area |
| Spring turkey | April 3 to May 3, limit 2 |
| Deer reported, 2024 season | 65 (28 antlered bucks, 7 button bucks and 30 does) |
| Sunday hunting | Allowed October 15 to January 31 for species in season |
| Phone | (803) 625-3569 |
| Nearest towns | Scotia (4 mi), Furman (7 mi) and Estill (8 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Webb Wildlife Center WMA?
- Hunting is allowed on Sundays Oct. 15-Jan. 31 for species that are in season and listed below. No waterfowl huntingo on Sunday. Data/use cards are required for hunters, fishermen and all other WMA users. Completed cards must be returned daily upon leaving Webb WMA.
| Hunt | Dates, 2026-27 | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Hunts | Still hunts by lottery only. See WMA Public Lottery hunts. | |
| Hog Hunts (with dogs) | Mar. 1-6 See WMA Reg. 2.16. | No Limit |
| Dove | Designated fields on certain days. See Public Dove Fields List. | |
| Quail | Nov. 28, Dec. 2, 16, 19, 23, Jan. 2, 20, 23, Feb. 10, 20 Shooting hours end 30 minutes prior to official sunset. | Statewide limits |
| Other Small Game | Nov. 26-29, Dec. 15-Mar. 1 No fox squirrel hunting. | Statewide limits |
| Raccoon & Opossum | Oct. 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31, Nov. 3, 7, 10, 14, 21, 23-28, Dec. 1, 5, 8, 12, Dec. 15-Mar. 1 On Saturdays prior to Dec. 15, hunters may not enter the WMA prior to 1 hour after official sunset. | Statewide limits |
Source: SCDNR 2026-27 Game Zone 3 WMA seasons, read October 2026. SCDNR's rules are the final word.
When is turkey season on Webb Wildlife Center WMA?
Webb Wildlife Center WMA is on SCDNR's list of WMAs open for spring turkey, April 3 to May 3, 2027: limit 2 gobblers (listed as Webb-Palachucola-Hamilton Ridge WMAs). On Webb, Palachucola, Hamilton Ridge, Coosawhatchie, Belfast, Wateree, Santee Cooper and Oak Lea WMAs, all turkey hunters must pick up and return data cards daily to kiosk and display hang tags on vehicles.
Source: SCDNR spring 2027 turkey seasons on WMAs.
How many deer are taken on Webb Wildlife Center WMA?
Hunters reported 65 deer on Webb Wildlife Center WMA in the 2024 season: 28 antlered bucks, 7 button bucks and 30 does. SCDNR's Table 4 counts the area as 5,866 acres (SCDNR's figure, not the measured size above), about one deer for every 90 acres on that figure.
| Season | Deer | Bucks | Does | Acres SCDNR counted | Per square mile of those acres |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 65 | 35 | 30 | 5,866 | 7.1 |
| 2023 | 81 | 38 | 43 | 5,866 | 8.8 |
| 2022 | 65 | 30 | 35 | 5,866 | 7.1 |
| 2021 | 79 | 41 | 38 | 5,866 | 8.6 |
| 2020 | 81 | 42 | 39 | 5,866 | 8.8 |
| 2019 | 65 | 32 | 33 | 5,866 | 7.1 |
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. 2019 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 2019 to 2023 (SCDNR deer harvest reports).
What does SCDNR say about Webb Wildlife Center WMA?
From SCDNR's property page: "Welcome to the James W. Webb Wildlife Center and Management Area. The Webb Center, owned and operated by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, is a management and research facility designed to demonstrate multiple-use wildlife and timber management. The Webb Center is named for James W. Webb, the executive director of the SC Wildlife and Marine Resources Department from 1959-1974. The property has a wealth of history, originated by a Kings grant in the 1700’s to the Tison family who utilized the property as a working plantation for nearly 150 years."
- This is a Category II waterfowl area.
- Migratory Waterfowl Season Open Dates:.
- Monday - Saturday AM only during special and scheduled small game seasons and the full week of Thanksgiving.
Closures for hunts: Webb WMA will be closed on the following dates in 2026 for special hunts. Webb Gun Hunt: September 24-26 October 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 19-20, 23-24, 26-27, 30-31 November 13-14, 16-17, 20-21, Nov. 30-Dec. 1 December 4-5, 10-12 Webb Archery Hunt: November 5-7
Visiting hours: Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM The area is open year-round during daylight hours but will close on certain days for special hunts.
Source: SCDNR Public Lands, Webb Wildlife Center, read October 2026.
Which county is Webb Wildlife Center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton County | 6,335 | 5,110 | 10.1 |
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 Webb Wildlife Center WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: US 321 and SC 119. Nearest towns: Scotia (4 miles), Furman (7 miles), Estill (8 miles) and Luray (13 miles). SCDNR's number for the area: (803) 625-3569.
The closest other South Carolina WMAs with a page here: Hamilton Ridge WMA (next to it), Palachucola WMA (next to it), Tillman Sand Ridge Heritage Preserve WMA (5.3 miles) and Coosawhatchie Heritage Preserve WMA (16.4 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Webb Wildlife Center WMA in 2026-27?
Deer Hunts: Still hunts by lottery only. See WMA Public Lottery hunts. From SCDNR's 2026-27 Game Zone 3 table.
Can you hunt deer with dogs on Webb Wildlife Center WMA?
No dog drive hunts are listed for Webb Wildlife Center WMA on SCDNR's 2026-27 table, so deer are hunted without dogs there.
Can you hunt turkeys on Webb Wildlife Center 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 Webb Wildlife Center WMA in?
Hampton County, measured on SCDNR's boundary.
How many deer were killed on Webb Wildlife Center WMA last season?
65 in the 2024 season, reported through SC Game Check and corrected by SCDNR for non-reporting: 28 antlered bucks, 7 button bucks and 30 does.
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