The state Department of Natural Resources says South Carolina residents can hunt on public land or private land with permission and do not have to fill out any paperwork on the above dates. The DNR says it plans a yearly free hunting period to introduce new people to hunting and the outdoors.
Wildlife officials say the free hunting includes Wildlife Management Area (WMA) permit, or Migratory Waterfowl Permit (formerly State Duck Stamp). Officials say that doesn't eliminate any federal hunting requirements.
Wildlife officials say all existing seasons, bag limits and methods of take still apply.