Woodbury WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Woodbury WMA is 25,921 acres of public hunting land in Marion County, owned by SCDNR, in Game Zone 4. Hunters reported 64 deer taken on it in the 2024 season (26 antlered bucks, 2 button bucks and 36 does), by SCDNR's Deer Harvest Report. Its 2026-27 deer seasons are set on SCDNR's Game Zone 4 table: archery, primitive weapons, still gun hunts and youth only dog hunt; the earliest dated hunt is Sept. 15-Oct. 10 (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 | 25,921 acres (measured by FilledTag on SCDNR's mapped boundary) |
|---|---|
| County | Marion County |
| Game zone | Zone 4 |
| Deer hunts | Archery, primitive weapons, still gun hunts and youth only dog hunt |
| Archery deer | Sept. 15-Oct. 10 |
| Still gun deer | Oct. 21-Jan. 1 |
| Dogs for deer | Dog drive hunts on set dates only (below) |
| 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 (Thurs.-Sat. only), limit 2 |
| Deer reported, 2024 season | 64 (26 antlered bucks, 2 button bucks and 36 does) |
| Sunday hunting | Allowed October 15 to January 31 for species in season |
| Phone | (843) 661-4766 |
| Nearest towns | Johnsonville (6 mi), Hemingway (7 mi) and Conway (11 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Woodbury WMA?
- 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 must sign in and out at the kiosk. No ATVs allowed.
| Hunt | Dates, 2026-27 | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery | Sept. 15-Oct. 10 | Statewide WMA limits |
| Deer Primitive Weapons | Oct. 12-20 | Statewide WMA limits |
| Deer Still Gun Hunts | Oct. 21-Jan. 1 | Statewide WMA limits |
| Youth Only Dog Hunt | Nov. 21, Dec. 12 Only youth 17 years and younger may carry a gun and hunt, youth must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older. Shotguns with buckshot only. One deer either-sex (antler restrictions not applicable for this hunt). Hunters must use individual antlerless tags. Hunting may only occur between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm. All guns must be cased and unloaded outside of the listed hunting times. Each dog participating in the hunt must be equipped with a working GPS tracking collar, a correction collar, and a name plate with the owners name and phone number. Dogs must have proof of current rabies vaccination. All other hunting is closed on these dates while dog hunting is occurring. | 1 deer either-sex |
| 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 |
| Raccoon, Opossum & Fox | Refer to WMA seasons in chart. | Statewide Bag Limit |
| Other Small Game | Nov. 26-Mar. 1 No fox squirrel hunting. | Statewide Bag 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 Woodbury WMA?
Woodbury 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 Woodbury WMA?
Hunters reported 64 deer on Woodbury WMA in the 2024 season: 26 antlered bucks, 2 button bucks and 36 does. SCDNR's Table 4 counts the area as 25,668 acres (SCDNR's figure, not the measured size above), about one deer for every 401 acres on that figure.
Source: SCDNR 2024 Deer Harvest Report, Table 4 (WMA harvest).
What does SCDNR say about Woodbury WMA?
From SCDNR's property page: "The S.C. Department of Natural Resources acquired Woodbury Wildlife Management Area and Heritage Preserve (WMA/HP) in summer 2006 from International Paper Company with the assistance of the Conservation Fund, The Nature Conservancy and other partners. Woodbury WMA/HP consists of 25,668 acres and is located in Marion County. An extensive road system provides public and management access throughout the tract, as do numerous boat landings on the Great Pee Dee and Little Pee Dee rivers."
Closures for hunts: No seasonal closure dates.
Source: SCDNR Public Lands, Woodbury WMA, read October 2026.
Which county is Woodbury 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 | 25,913 | 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 Woodbury WMA?
Highways through the area: US 378. Nearest towns: Johnsonville (6 miles), Hemingway (7 miles), Conway (11 miles) and Stuckey (12 miles). SCDNR's number for the area: (843) 661-4766.
The closest other South Carolina WMAs with a page here: Little Pee Dee River Heritage Preserve WMA (next to it), Marsh WMA (5 miles), Pee Dee Station Site WMA (7.8 miles) and Samworth WMA (15.2 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Woodbury WMA in 2026-27?
Deer Archery: Sept. 15-Oct. 10; Deer Primitive Weapons: Oct. 12-20; Deer Still Gun Hunts: Oct. 21-Jan. 1; Youth Only Dog Hunt: Nov. 21, Dec. 12 Only youth 17 years and younger may carry a gun and hunt, youth must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older. Shotguns with buckshot only. One deer either-sex (antler restrictions not applicable for this hunt). Hunters must use individual antlerless tags. Hunting may only occur between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm. All guns must be cased and unloaded outside of the listed hunting times. Each dog participating in the hunt must be equipped with a working GPS tracking collar, a correction collar, and a name plate with the owners name and phone number. Dogs must have proof of current rabies vaccination. All other hunting is closed on these dates while dog hunting is occurring. From SCDNR's 2026-27 Game Zone 4 table.
What is a legal buck on Woodbury WMA?
Woodbury 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 Woodbury WMA?
Only on its dog drive hunt dates: youth only dog hunt, Nov. 21, Dec. 12 Only youth 17 years and younger may carry a gun and hunt, youth must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older. Shotguns with buckshot only. One deer either-sex (antler restrictions not applicable for this hunt). Hunters must use individual antlerless tags. Hunting may only occur between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm. All guns must be cased and unloaded outside of the listed hunting times. Each dog participating in the hunt must be equipped with a working GPS tracking collar, a correction collar, and a name plate with the owners name and phone number. Dogs must have proof of current rabies vaccination. All other hunting is closed on these dates while dog hunting is occurring.
Can you hunt turkeys on Woodbury 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 Woodbury WMA in?
Marion County, measured on SCDNR's boundary.
How many deer were killed on Woodbury WMA last season?
64 in the 2024 season, reported through SC Game Check and corrected by SCDNR for non-reporting: 26 antlered bucks, 2 button bucks and 36 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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