South Carolina Hunting Tags, Stamps & Permits
Species tags, migratory bird stamps, big-game permits, and habitat fees required in South Carolina (17 listed).
Before you buy: Most species tags and stamps are add-ons to a base South Carolina hunting license. Waterfowl hunters aged 16 and older also need a Federal Duck Stamp (required in every state) and state HIP registration where applicable.
| Tag / Stamp / Permit | Residency | Fee | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big game permit, 3-year | Resident | $18.00 | For bear, deer or turkey | Official |
| Big game permit, annual | Resident | $6.00 | For bear, deer or turkey | Official |
| Wildlife management area, 3-year | Resident | $91.50 | — | Official |
| Wildlife management area, annual | Resident | $30.50 | — | Official |
| Migratory waterfowl permit (state duck stamp) | Resident | $15.50 | — | Official |
| Federal duck stamp | Resident & Non-resident | $30.00 | Includes $25 stamp, $4 fulfilment, $1 vendor | Official |
| Turkey tags | Resident | $25.00 | Includes 3 tags for residents | Official |
| Bear tag (Mountains/Game Zone 1 only) | Resident | $25.00 | Youth 15 and under free from DNR offices | Official |
| Individual antlerless deer tag (optional) | Resident | $5.00 | — | Official |
| Restricted antlered (buck) deer tag (optional) | Resident | $5.00 | — | Official |
| Deer tags (five per season) | Resident | Free ($0.00) | No cost | Official |
| Migratory bird permit (HIP) | Resident | Free ($0.00) | No cost | Official |
| Big game permit, annual | Non-resident | $100.00 | Required to hunt bear, deer or turkey | Official |
| Wildlife management area, annual | Non-resident | $76.00 | Requires hunting licence | Official |
| Shooting preserve permit, annual | Non-resident | $8.50 | Released species on licensed preserves only | Official |
| Nonresident alligator hunting fee | Non-resident | $200.00 | Ages 16+ in addition to other licences | Official |
| Individual antlerless deer tag (optional) | Non-resident | $10.00 | Max 4 per hunter; big game permit required | Official |