Can you use snares in South Carolina?

No bait is allowed to be used with body-gripping traps. Cable restraints (snares) may be used in water sets only. Live traps. Live traps may also be used to catch feral animals at any time without a license or permit from the Department.

Is there a rabbit season in SC?

The hunting seasons for each zone are detailed out to the right….South Carolina Small Game Seasons for Public Lands.

How far do you have to be from a house to hunt in SC?

300 yards
It is unlawful to hunt deer within 300 yards of a residence without permission of the owner and occupant, except that a landowner may hunt on his own land (50-11-355). Regulations in this section apply to both private and public lands statewide, unless otherwise specified.

How do you get a trapping license in South Carolina?

DNR Furbearer Project P.O. Box 167, Columbia, SC, 29202. An application is available by calling (803) 734-3609. – Trapping under a PMP requires written permission of the landowner (required by § 50-11-2430). – Permittee must maintain a daily record of harvest on forms provided by DNR.

Is it legal to trap squirrels in SC?

Gray and fox squirrels are classified as game species in most states, so trapping permits may be required. Place traps near den holes or on travel routes baited with peanut butter or nuts.

Is trapping legal in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, the legal trapping season is December 1 – March 1 for licensed trappers, however a private landowner may apply for a free depredation permit outside of the regular trapping season or if they do not have a trapping license.

Is it legal to shoot squirrels in your yard in South Carolina?

Section 50-11-120 – Small game seasons. Section 50-11-140 – Taking raccoons, opossums, squirrels, or fox during period they can be hunted without weapons. Section 50-11-150 – Small game bag limits. Section 50-11-160 – Unlawful to trap rabbits; exceptions.

Do you need a license to hunt squirrels in SC?

Licenses: Hunting License required. Limits: Fox squirrel hunting is not allowed on many properties in the Wildlife Management Area (WMA) program.

Do you need hunting license on your own property in SC?

Don’t need license for your own land but you do need big game harvest report.

How do I get a depredation permit in SC?

Deer Depredation Permits You must contact the communications center and ask to speak to a local SCDNR Law Enforcement officer about a deer depredation permit. Call 803-955-4000 to be placed in contact with a local conservation officer for your county.