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CHAPTER 123.

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

(Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-1-200, 50-1-210, 50-11-310, 50-11-335, 50-11-350, 50-11-390, 50-11-500, 50-11-520, 50-11-530, 50-11-2200 and 50-11-2210.)

ARTICLE 1.

BOATING DIVISION

(Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-21-610, 50-21-710)

123-1. Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971; Inland Navigation Rule Act; International Navigation Rules Act of 1977 Adopted.

(Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-23-120, 50-21-610)

Those portions of the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 (86 STAT. 213; 46 USC 1451, et seq. as amended) concerning boat construction, associated equipment, performance and operation, safety, standard numbering and registration and the Federal Rules and Regulations adopted pursuant thereto and those portions of the Inland Navigation Rules Act (94 STAT. 3415; 33 USC 2001 et seq. as amended); and the International Navigation Rules Act of 1977 (91 STAT. 308; 33 USCS 1601 et seq. as amended), concerning required equipment, vessel operation and safety and the Federal Rules and Regulations adopted pursuant thereto are hereby declared to be the law of this State.

123-2. Accident Reports.

The operator of every vessel involved in a boating accident shall file a report in writing whenever the accident results in loss of life, loss of consciousness, medical treatment or disability in excess of 24 hours, or property damage in excess of two hundred (200.00) dollars.

Reports in death and injury cases shall be submitted within forty-eight (48) hours; reports in other cases are required within five (5) days.

In the case of a reportable accident the operator of any vessel involved shall file the report with the S.C. Wildlife and Marine Resources Department, Division of Boating.

Those having to file accident reports may obtain forms from Division of Boating, S.C.W.M.R.D.

123-3. Lights.

Every vessel at anchor, whether occupied or not, shall display anchor lights between official sunset and sunrise. Except, that anchor lights do not have to be displayed on a vessel anchored in a "special anchorage area" designated as such by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U. S. Coast Guard or the S. C. Wildlife and Marine Resources Department.

123-4. Rule and Regulation Adopting Certain Federal Rules and Regulations.

All aids to navigation and regulatory markers erected by the Corps of Engineers on the Atlantic Intra-coastal Waterway pursuant to Federal Law are hereby declared to be S.C.W.M.R.D. aids to navigation and regulatory markers pursuant to Section 50-21-710 of the 1976 Code, and are hereby declared to be the law of this State.

123-5. Renewal of Certificates of Numbers.

Certificates of Number are void after the dates of expiration thereon.

A number not renewed as prescribed by Section 50-21-370 of the 1976 Code, may be renewed after the expiration date of the Certificate of Number if the renewal application is received within one year from the date of expiration as shown on the Certificate of Number.

Each renewal Certificate of Number shall be valid for a period ending three years from the date of expiration of the certificate renewed.

A renewal application received more than a year after the date of expiration of the Certificate of Number shall be treated in the same manner as an application for an original number.

123-6. How Vessel to be Numbered.

1. No person may use a vessel unless it has a number issued on a certificate of number and the number displayed must:

(1) Be painted on or permanently attached to each side of the forward half of the vessel except as allowed by paragraph 2 or required by paragraph 3 of this rule;

(2) Be in plain vertical block characters of not less than 3 inches in height;

(3) Contrast with the color of the background and be distinctly visible and legible;

(4) Have spaces or hyphens that are equal to the width of a letter other than "I" or a number other than "1" between the letter and number groupings (Example: DC 5678 EF or DC-5678-EF, and

(5) Read from left to right.

2. When a vessel is used by a manufacturer or by a dealer for testing or demonstrating, the number may be painted on or attached to removable plates that are temporarily but firmly attached to each side of the forward half of the vessel.

3. On vessels so configured that a number on the hull or superstructure would not be easily visible, the number shall be painted on or attached to a backing plate that is attached to the forward half of the vessel so that the number is visible from each side of the vessel.

123-7. Vessel Registration.

1. In order to operate on waters of this state a vessel shall be registered and numbered in the owner's name within thirty (30) days from the date it was purchased.

2. In order to operate a vessel on the waters of this State during such thirty (30) day period the operator shall have in his possession the Bill of Sale or the Certificate of Title for the vessel.

123-8. Repealed by State Register Volume 17, Issue No. 5, Part 3, eff May 28, 1993.

123-9. Display of Decals Bearing Title Number.

1. A decal issued by the S.C.W.M.R.D., Division of Administrative Services, when the outboard motor is titled pursuant to Title 50, Chapter 23, of the 1976 Code, bearing the title number of the outboard motor, shall be affixed to the starboard side of the outboard motor cover.

2. A decal issued by the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Department, Division of Administrative Services, when the watercraft is titled pursuant to Title 50, Chapter 23, of the 1976 Code, bearing the title number of the unregistered watercraft, shall be affixed to the right starboard outboard side of the transom within six inches of the top of the transom right above the waterline, or if there is no transom then affixed to the starboard outboard side of hull, aft, within one foot of the stern and within six inches of the top of the hull side, gunwale or hull/deck joint, whichever is lowest. On catamarans and pontoon boats with replaceable hulls, to the aft crossbeam, within eighteen (18) inches of the starboard hull attachment. Decal should not cover the hull identification number.

123-10. Restriction of Watercraft in Certain Areas.

The use of watercraft shall be restricted in certain areas of the waters of the State of S.C. when the Director determines that such restriction is necessary in the interest of public safety.

The regulated areas shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers.

Such signs and markers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard and to the systems of uniform waterway markers approved by the advisory panel of State officials to the Merchant Marine Council, U.S. Coast Guard, in October 1961.

No city, county, agency or person shall attempt to regulate the waters of this State by the use of the above mentioned signs and markers.

123-11. Garden City Canal (Murrel's Inlet Area)--Restriction of Watercraft.

The use of watercraft will be restricted in the waters in the Garden City Canal, in the Murrels Inlet Area, of Georgetown County and Horry County, S.C. The Garden City Canal begins at a point on Main Creek (near the Mouth of Murrells Inlet), runs parallel to the Atlantic Ocean to a point on the highway and causeway from the mainland to Garden City (S.C. Highway Number 26-51), and runs parallel to such highway and causeway to a point on Main Creek near the bridge of S.C. Highway Number 26-51.

No person shall water ski or ride on a surfboard or similar object in the Garden City Canal except during the time of each day from one and one-half (1 1/2 ) hours before and after the mean high tide of the Garden City Canal. There shall not be any water skiing on any such object outside of the wake of the boat pulling the water skier.

The regulated areas of Garden City Canal shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers. The signs and markers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard and to the system of uniform waterway markers approved by the advisory panel of State officials to the Merchant Marine Council, U.S. Coast Guard, in October 1961.

123-12. Orange Canal, French Quarter Creek--Restriction of Watercraft.

The use of watercraft will be restricted in the waters in Orange Canal, a tributary of French Quarter Creek, Berkeley County, S.C. The restricted or controlled area shall begin at the mouth of Orange Canal (where Orange Canal empties into French Quarter Creek) and shall extend to where Orange Canal flows under the bridge at S.C. Highway No. S.898.

No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area of Orange Canal at any speed that will produce a wake.

The regulated area of Orange Canal shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers. The signs and markers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard and to the system of uniform waterway markers approved by the advisory panel of State officials to the Merchant Marine Council, U.S. Coast Guard.

123-13. Saluda Lake (Jerry's Cove)--Restriction of Watercraft.

The use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Saluda Lake, in the Saluda River, Greenville County. The restricted or controlled area shall be the cove known as Jerry's Landing Cove, or Saluda Lake Motor Boat Club Cove, and shall include the entire Cove from Jerry's Landing to six thousand (6,000') feet from Jerry's Landing.

No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area of Jerry's Landing Cove, or Saluda Lake Motor Boat Club Cove, at any speed that will produce a wake.

The regulated area of Jerry's Landing Cove, or Saluda Lake Motor Boat Club Cove, shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers. The signs and markers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard and to the system of uniform waterway markers approved by the advisory panel of State officials to the Merchant Marine Council, U.S. Coast Guard.

123-14. Lake Marion (Cantey Bay)--Restriction of Watercraft.

The use of watercraft will be restricted in the waters in a 318 acre area on the west side of Cantey Bay, Lake Marion, Clarendon County, S.C., from 1 November through 15 March of each year. The restricted or controlled area lies north of U.S. Highway Numbers 15 and 301, on the west side of Cantey Bay, and adjacent to the Bluff Unit of the Santee National Wildlife Refuge. For a more detailed description as to the courses, metes and bounds of the area herein restricted, reference may be had to the plat prepared by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, entitled "Santee National Wildlife Refuge", showing an enclosed area of 318 acres within "Cantey Bay", and with the Legend "Area closed to boat traffic from November 1 to March 15 each year".

No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled 318 acre area of Cantey Bay, Clarendon County, S.C., from 1 November through 15 March of each year.

The regulated area of Cantey Bay shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers. The signs and markers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard and to the system of uniform waterway markers approved by the advisory panel of State officials to the Merchant Marine Council, U.S. Coast Guard. The regulated area lines will be posted with standard "Closed Area" signs during that period of the year when boat use is prohibited.

123-15. Ashepoo River.

The use of watercraft will be restricted in certain portions of the waters of the Ashepoo River, Colleton County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall begin at the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad trestle on the Ashepoo River and shall extend to the mouth of Horseshoe Creek.

No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area of Ashepoo River at any speed that will produce a wake.

The regulated area of Ashepoo River shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers. The signs and markers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard and to the system of uniform waterway markers approved by the advisory panel of State officials to the Merchant Marine Council U.S. Coast Guard.

123-16. Lake Hartwell.

All aids to navigation and regulatory markers erected by the Corps of Engineers on Lake Hartwell pursuant to Federal Law are hereby declared to be S.C.W.M.R.D. aids to navigation and regulatory markers pursuant to Section 50-21-710, 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, and are hereby declared to be the law of the State.

123-17. Repealed by State Register Volume 5, eff May 8, 1981.

123-18. Lake Marion (Pine Island Unit) (Cantey Bay).

Watercraft is restricted in certain portions of Lake Marion in Clarendon County from November 1 to February 28 of each year, except property owners and leasees adjacent to Cantey Bay with special permission from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The controlled area shall include a section of the Pine Island Unit, and an area between 100 Acre Island and Round Island.

(For a complete text, see copy on file in the office of the Secretary of State.)

123-19. No Wake Zones.

No wake zones are created in certain portions of the waters of Lake Marion (Rowland's Subdivision Cove, Brown's Camp Cove, Birch Branch Cove, Polly Cantey Pond, Phillip's Cove, Poplen Creek), The Beaufort River, Big Bay Creek, Broad Creek, Lake Murray (Wells Marina, Adams Bridge, Little Hollow Creek Bridge, Big Hollow Creek Bridge, Big Hollow Creek Wooden Bridge, SCE & G Park Launching Ramp Number Seven, Johnson's Marina Cove), Lake Moultrie (Jack's Hole Cove), Wateree Lake (Beaver's Creek Bridge, Wateree Creek Bridge, Taylor's Creek Bridge, Dutchman's Creek Bridge, Colonel's Creek Bridge, Wateree Marina), Foster Creek, Lake Wylie (Moores Landing Marina), Lake Greenwood (Cothram's Bridge), Old Town Creek, Jeremy Creek.

(Those interested in the complete text of any of the regulations creating such no wake zones are referred to the copies on file in the office of the Secretary of State.)

123-19.1. Lake Moultrie (Lions Beach)--Restriction of Watercraft.

The use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Lake Moultrie, Berkeley County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be all waters within the swimming area at Lions Beach indicated on the attached map.

No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area.

The regulated area shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers. The signs and markers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the United States Coast Guard and to the system of uniform waterway markers approved by the Advisory Panel of the State Officials to the Merchant Marine Council, United States Coast Guard.

123-19.2. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portions of Waters of Lake Murray, Lexington County, South Carolina.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Lake Murray, Lexington County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be a portion of the cove on the east side of Pine Island, indicated on the attached map.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

3. That the regulated area shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers. The signs and markers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the United States Coast Guard and to the system of uniform waterway markers approved by the Advisory Panel of the State Officials to the Merchant Marine Council, United States Coast Guard.

4. That except as modified or changed hereby all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-19.3. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portions of Waters of Shem Creek, Charleston County, South Carolina.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Shem Creek, Charleston County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be in the area of Mt. Pleasant as indicated on the attached map.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. That except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-19.4. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portions of Waters of Lake Murray, Lexington County, South Carolina.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Lake Murray, Lexington County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be the waters surrounding the Lakeside Marina facilities as shown on attached map.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. That except as modified or changed hereby all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-19.5. Repealed by State Register Volume 5, eff May 8, 1981.

123-19.6. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portions of the Waters of Lake Marion, Orangeburg County, South Carolina.

That a NO WAKE ZONE is created in the Eutaw Springs area of the waters of Lake Marion, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, more specifically described in the map attached hereto and made a part hereof.

That said NO WAKE ZONE shall be identified by the placement of appropriate signs and markers.

123-19.7. Restrictions on the Use of Watercraft in the Waters of a Certain Portion of Goose Creek, Berkeley County, South Carolina.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Goose Creek, Berkeley County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be in the area of Dominion Hills Subdivision as indicated on the attached map.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. That except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-19.8. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in a Certain Portion of the Water of Wappoo Creek, Charleston County, South Carolina.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Wappoo Creek, Charleston County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be in the area of Parkwood Heights Extension as indicated on the attached map.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. That except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-19.9. Modification of a No Wake Zone in the Lake Murray Marina Area, Lake Murray, Richland County, South Carolina.

1. That the original No Wake Zone established on July 26, 1972, on Lake Murray Marina, Lake Murray, Richland County, South Carolina be modified so as to extend the placement of buoy "A" in a Northeasterly direction approximately 125 feet; and

2. That the annexed area encompassed by the above modified placement of buoy "A" is hereby declared to be included in the No Wake Zone at said area.

123-19.10. Restrictions on the Use of Watercraft in Certain Portions of the Waters of Black River, Williamsburg County, South Carolina.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Black River, Williamsburg County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be in the area of Scout Cabin as indicated on the attached map.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. That except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-19.11. Restrictions as to Use of Watercraft Within Certain Areas of South Carolina Electric & Gas Company Public Park No. 1.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Lake Murray, Lexington County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be all waters within the swimming area at South Carolina Electric and Gas Company Public Part No. 1.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area.

123-19.12. Restrictions as to Use of Watercraft Within Boat Launching Ramp at Dreher Island State Park.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Lake Murray, Newberry County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be all waters within the cove at Dreher Island State Park boat launching ramp.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

123-19.13. Restrictions as to Use of Watercraft in Certain Areas of Durham Creek.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters on Durham Creek, Berkeley County, South Carolina near Secondary Road 9 and Clyde Umphlett public boat landing, more specifically described in the map attached hereto and made a part hereof is hereby declared to be a SLOW TO NO WAKE ZONE:

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

3. That the regulated area shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers. The signs and makers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the United States Coast Guard and to the system of uniform waterway markers approved by the Advisory Panel of the State Officials to the Merchant Marine Council, United States Coast Guard.

123-19.14. Restriction as to Use of Watercraft Within Swimming Area of Dreher Island State Park.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area.

123-19.15. Restrictions as to Use of Watercraft Within Certain Areas of South Carolina Electric & Gas Company Public Park No. 3.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Lake Murray, Lexington County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be all waters within one hundred yards of the South Carolina Electric and Gas Company Public Park No. 8 boat launching ramp.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

123-19.16. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portions of the Waters of Lake Marion, Clarendon County, South Carolina.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Lake Marion, Clarendon County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be in the area of Taw Caw Creek as indicated on the attached map.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. That except as modified or changed, hereby all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-19.17. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Waters of Ashley River, Charleston County, South Carolina.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Ashley River, Charleston County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be as indicated on the attached map.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. That except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-19.18. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Waters of Lake Wylie, Near Commodore Yacht Club, York County, South Carolina.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Lake Wylie, near Commodore Yacht Club, York County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be as indicated on the attached map.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. That except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-19.19. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Waters of Lake Keowee called Lake Keowee Marina, Oconee County, South Carolina.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Lake Keowee called Lake Keowee Marina, Oconee County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be as indicated on the attached map.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. That except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-19.20. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft on Certain Portion of Wappoo Creek, Charleston County, South Carolina.

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Wappoo Creek, Charleston County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be as indicated on the attached map.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. That except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-19.21. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Lake Russell and Savannah River, Abbeville County, South Carolina.

1. The use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Lake Russell and the Savannah River at Richard B. Russell Dam, Abbeville County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be all waters 225 feet upstream and 975 feet downstream of the Richard B. Russell Dam.

2. No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area.

3. The regulated area shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers. The signs and markers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the United States Coast Guard and to the system of uniform waterway markers approved by the Advisory Panel of the State Officials to the Merchant Marine Council, United States Coast Guard.

4. Except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-19.22. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Kiawah River, Charleston, South Carolina.

1. The use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Kiawah River, Charleston County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be all waters within one hundred yards of the Kiawah Island Docking Facility.

2. No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

3. The regulated area shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers. The signs and markers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the United States Coast Guard and to the system of uniform water--way markers approved by the Advisory Panel of the State Officials to the Merchant Marine Council, United States Coast Guard.

4. Except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-19.23. Pack's Landing Area of Waters of Lake Marion, Sumter County, Declared No Wake Zone.

1. The Pack's Landing area of the waters of Lake Marion, Sumter County, South Carolina is hereby declared to be a No Wake Zone.

2. The No Wake Zone shall be identified by the placement of appropriate signs and markers.

4. Except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-19.24. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Waters of Lake Marion, Orangeburg County, South Carolina.

1. The use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Lake Marion, Orangeburg County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be in the area of Santee Cooper Resort Cove and shall include the entire cove.

2. No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. Except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina Shall remain in full force and effect.

123-19.25. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Waters on Lake Keowee, Pickens County, South Carolina.

1. The use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters on Lake Keowee, Pickens County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be in the Gap Hill area.

2. No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. Except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-19.26. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Lake Murray, Newberry County, South Carolina.

1. The use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Lake Murray, Newberry County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be all waters within one hundred fifty yards of the marina docking facilities at Dreher Island State Park.

2. No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. Except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-19.27. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portions of Scott Creek, Colleton County, South Carolina.

1. The use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Scott Creek, Colleton County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled areas shall be in the area of Scott Creek as indicated on the attached map.

2. No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

3. The regulated area shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers. The signs and markers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the United States Coast Guard and to the system of uniform waterway markers approved by the Advisory Panel of the States Official to the Merchant Marine Council, United States Coast Guard.

4. Except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-19.28. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Battery Creek, Beaufort County, South Carolina

1. That the use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Battery Creek, Beaufort County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be in the area of Battery Creek as indicated on the attached map.

2. That no person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

3. That the regulated area shall be identified by appropriate signs and markers. The signs and markers shall conform to the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the United States Coast Guard and to the system of uniform waterway markers approved by the Advisory Panel of the States Officials to the Merchant Marine Council, United States Coast Guard.

4. That except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-19.29. Restriction on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Parsonage Creek, Murrells Inlet, Georgetown County, South Carolina.

1. The use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Parsonage Creek, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be in the area of Parsonage Creek as indicated on the attached map.

2. No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. Except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-19.30. Restriction on Use of Watercraft in Certain Portion of Morgan Creek, Charleston County, South Carolina.

1. The use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Morgan Creek, Charleston County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be in the area of Morgan Creek as indicated on the attached map.

2. No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. Except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-19.31. Restrictions on Use of Watercraft in a Certain Portion of Stono River, Charleston County, South Carolina.

1. The use of watercraft will be restricted in a certain portion of the waters of Stono River, Charleston County, South Carolina. The restricted or controlled area shall be in the area of Stono River as indicated on the attached map.

2. No person shall operate any vessel in the restricted or controlled area at any speed that will produce a wake.

4. Except as modified or changed, hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-19.32. State Waterways Uniform Marking System

Pursuant to Section 50-21-710 which requires that a uniform marking system of state waterways be compatible with the system prescribed by the United States Coast Guard for the marking of state waters; and the United States Coast Guard having promulgated the system known as the Uniform State Waterway Marking System for the marking of State waterways (33CFR66); and, the State being the recipient of Federal Boating Funds under a program requiring the marking of state waters with aids to navigation, a federal grant program of the type described in Section 1-23-120, Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976) as amended.

The Uniform State Waterway Marking System, as described in 33CFR66, is adopted to be the system used to mark the waters of this State in compliance with Section 50-21-710.

ARTICLE 2.

MARINE RESOURCES DIVISION

123-20. Fishing With a Channel Net.

(Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-5-110, 50-17-1020, 50-17-1590)

The following requirements shall apply to all fixed or stationary nets having a mesh size of less than two and one-half inches stretch mesh used in coastal waters and shall include, but not be limited to, shrimp channel or set nets (defined as conical bag-shaped nets similar in design to a trawl net, which is attached to poles, stakes, buoys or other fixed objects and which is not pulled by a boat), butterfly nets, frame nets, bag nets, trawl nets and any other conical or bag-shaped nets which are attached to poles, stakes, buoys anchored vessels or other fixed objects; provided, however, that shrimp or crab drop nets, and elver fyke nets, shall not be subject to these regulations:

1. Any person using a channel net as defined by S. C. Wildlife and Marine Resources Department Regulation 123-20 or other fixed or stationary net described above in any of the saltwaters of this State shall first obtain and have in possession a valid permit issued by the Marine Resources Division;

2. Each net used under the provisions of this rule and regulation must have a valid license as required under Section 50-17-130;

3. The width and mesh size of any channel net or other stationary net included under this rule and regulation must conform to the provisions of this Section 50-17-420, S. C. Code of Laws;

4. No channel or set net may be operated from a shrimp trawler or any other boat under a duly issued channel net permit;

5. No channel net or other stationary net used under authority of this rule and regulation may be set within two hundred (200) feet of a net previously set as provided in Section 50-17-450, S. C. Code of Laws.

6. Any channel net or other stationary net included under this rule and regulation left unattended must be marked with a sign or buoy having the name, address and permit number of the owner thereon;

7. Any channel net set at night must be marked by a white light clearly visible from a distance of one quarter of a mile.

8. Any person who obtains a permit under the provisions of this rule and regulation is required to keep a daily catch record on forms prescribed and provided by the Division.

9. The issuance of channel net or other stationary net permits hereunder is subject to the regulations of the S. C. Department of Highways and Public Transportation, U. S. Coast Guard and U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.

10. Channel nets or other stationary nets may be used only in those areas and at those times prescribed by the Marine Resources Division and the operation of such nets in any area or at any time not so authorized is illegal.

11. The penalty for violation of the provisions of this rule and regulation or the statutes upon which it was promulgated shall be as prescribed in Section 50-17-450, S. C. Code of Laws as Amended, and in addition the permit issued said violation may be suspended or revoked by the Marine Resources Division.

12. Except as specifically modified or changed hereby, all prevailing laws, rules and regulations concerning fishing and boating in South Carolina shall remain in full force and effect.

123-21. Operation of Crab Pots.

1. Every crab pot, trap, float or buoy shall be marked with the license number issued by the Division.

2. No crab pot or trap shall be placed in any stream, creek or river within one hundred (100) yards of a public boat ramp or launching area.

3. No crab pot or trap shall be so set so as to be left dry at low water.

4. No glass bottles, jugs or metal cans shall be used as floats or buoys for crab traps or pots.

5. No crab pot or trap shall be abandoned, or left unattended, in coastal waters for more than five (5) days. The finding of any crab pot or trap with dead or decomposing crabs, or the finding of excessive marine growth on the trap, line or buoy shall be sufficient grounds for confiscation.

6. Any crab trap or pot found in violation of these regulations shall be confiscated.

7. The penalty for the violation of this Rule and Regulation shall be as prescribed by Section 50-17-130 of the 1976 Code.

123-22. Repealed by State Register Volume 17, Issue No. 5, Part 3, eff May 28, 1993.

123-23. Tags on Submerged Traps.

All submerged traps licensed under Section 50-17-360(3) shall have affixed to the trap a tag showing the number of the license issued for such trap. An untagged trap is subject to confiscation.

123-24. Master of a Vessel Licensed by the Division of Commercial Fisheries.

Section 50-17-410 of the 1976 Code provides that at the time of securing boat licenses the owner of the boat shall file with the Division of Marine Resources a sworn statement giving the name and address of the master or captain of the boat.

No person under the age of sixteen (16) years shall be named in such statement as the master or captain of the boat.

123-25. Numbering of All Vessels Used for Harvesting Shellfish Commercially in South Carolina.

1. "Vessel" shall mean every description of watercraft, other than a seaplane on the water, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.

2. Each vessel used to take shellfish for market shall display a number issued by the S.C. Wildlife and Marine Resources Department, Division of Marine Resources. The number shall be issued to all commercial operators holding shellfish leases or permits for harvesting shellfish in this State and the number shall be valid only for harvesting shellfish on the lease or area for which it is issued.

3. The penalty for violation of this Rule and Regulation shall be as prescribed by Section 50-17-100 of the 1976 Code.

123-26. Point of Juncture of Bull Creek and Waccamaw River Established.

The point of junction of Bull Creek and Waccamaw River is the 40-mile limit referred to in subsection (1) of Section 50-17-240, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to the open and closed seasons on shad.

123-27. Repealed by State Register Volume 17, Issue No. 5, Part 3, eff May 28, 1993.

123-28. License for Selling Shad.

Section 50-17-390, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, shall not apply to persons, firms, or corporations selling shad strictly at retail.

123-29. One-Quarter Mile Off-Shore Line.

If the place from which the one-quarter mile off-shore line is not designated by law it shall be measured from the mean low tide mark.

123-30. Penalties.

Where penalties are not provided under the Commercial Fisheries Laws, in the event of a violation, any provisions of such laws for punishment or penalty shall be as provided for in Section 50-17-130, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976.

123-31. Dumping of Trash Fish.

The dumping of trash fish or waste fisheries products from commercial trawlers within one-quarter mile of any South Carolina resort beach is prohibited.

123-32. Affixing Tax Tags to Shad.

All shad on which a tax is required by Section 50-17-310, Code of Laws of South Carolina, (1976), and offered for sale or shipped from any point within or without the State and all shad imported into the State shall have affixed thereto a Division of Marine Resources' tag evidencing the fact that the required tax has been paid.

123-33. Taking American Eels and Catfish in Certain Waters.

1. This rule and regulation regulates the taking of American eels (onguilla rostrata) in the following waters of this State: In the Cooper River and its tributaries from the Seaboard Coastline Railroad Bridge located three thousand three hundred (3,300') feet downstream from the lock and deck of the Jeffries Hydro Plant seaward to the point of the confluence of the Cooper River and the Wando River at a line running from the tip of Daniel Island westerly to the Old Coal Tipple Site.

2. There shall be no limit on the number of eels taken.

3. All persons actively engaged in the taking of eels in such waters shall be required to have a valid statewide fishing license as provided under Section 50-9-450 or 50-9-460. In addition all such persons shall be required to have a valid land and sell license as provided under Section 50-17-180, and any vessel used shall be required to be licensed under Section 50-17-210.

4. Eels may be taken legally from those waters subject to its rule and regulation only with the following equipment and gear:

a. Pots and baskets not to exceed two (2') feet in diameter and four (4') feet in length with bar mesh of not less than one-half ( 1/2 "') inch square and throat opening not to exceed two (2"') inches in any direction. Each such pot or basket shall be tagged and marked in accordance with Section 50-5-110, Section 50-19-2910, and Section 50-19-2920, with the cost of each tag being one ($1.00) dollar.

That records shall be maintained in accordance with the provisions of Section 50-5-80(3).

Provided, that pots and baskets may be set or used only from Stoney Landing seaward in the Cooper River and its tributaries; and that the use of any pot or basket at any time in the Cooper River from the Seaboard Coastline Railroad Bridge located three thousand three hundred (3,300') feet downstream from the lock and deck of the Jeffries Hydro Plant to Stoney Landing shall be a violation of this Rule and Regulation. Pots and baskets shall be allowed to be set or used twenty-four (24) hours a day and seven (7) days a week in all of the authorized areas of such use.

b. Fyke nets with wings not exceeding ten (10') feet in length and fourteen (14') feet in depth; with the distance from throat to cod end not to exceed twenty (20') feet. Maximum bar mesh for any portion of the nets shall not exceed one-eighth ( 1/8 "') inch square; and all fyke nets must be set with the cod end upstream from the wings. Fyke nets shall be set only between sunset and sunrise, and all such nets shall be removed from such waters between sunrise and sunset. A license as required under the provisions of Section 50-17-360 shall be required for each fyke net used for the taking of eels from such waters.

c. Hand-operated dip nets not to exceed two (2') feet in diameter.

5. Those types of equipment and gear authorized for use in taking eels from such waters shall be used only where fishing is legal; and any eel basket or pot, fyke net or dip net which is used in any manner in violation of this rule and regulation and any device or equipment which is used in such waters for the taking of eels which is not authorized herein, shall be confiscated by the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Department; and the Department shall dispose of such equipment and any catch found therein in the manner it deems appropriate.

6. Any game fish taken by use of eel pots and baskets, fyke nets or dip nets in such waters shall be returned immediately to the waters from whence they came.

7. All of the provisions of this rule and regulation shall be applicable in full to the taking of catfish from such waters.

8. The penalty for the violation of this Rule and Regulation shall be that prescribed by Section 50-17-100 or Section 50-19-2960, whichever the Court shall deem most applicable to the offense involved.

123-34. Shellfish Permits.

A. Qualifications and requirements for shellfish permit applicants:

(1) The applicant for a commercial shellfish permit must have a wholesale seafood dealer's license and shellfish house or processing facility certified by the S. C. Department of Health and Environmental Control or submit a sworn affidavit that all shellfish harvested for sale will be handled through a bona fide shellfish dealer having an approved facility.

(2) The applicant for a commercial shellfish permit must be able to meet all regulations of the S. C. Department of Health and Environmental Control which pertain to his operations or place of business.

(3) The applicant must satisfy the Division that he has sufficient shellfish culture experience and will directly manage and supervise the cultivation of the permit area applied for himself, or will employ a qualified individual as manager within three months following the date that the permit becomes effective.

(4) The applicant must own and employ or provide assurance that he is capable of acquiring the necessary equipment and personnel to effectively harvest and manage the area(s) in question. Minimum requirements pertinent to effectively harvest and meet shell or seed planting quotas for the area(s) applied for will be determined by the Division.

(5) The applicant must possess all shellfish licenses and permits required by the Division and any other State and Federal Agency, or be qualified to obtain same following the granting of the permit(s), and prior to working the permit area.

(6) If an applicant has any existing shellfish permit(s) or has formerly held any permit(s) or lease(s), his past performance record in managing said area(s) (shell planting, production, etc.) and in meeting the Division's reporting requirements will be evaluated and given due consideration in determining whether he shall be granted additional permit(s). In the event that an individual who is not fully utilizing his existing permit grounds has applied for an available area and another individual has applied for the same area who has no permit but meets all the necessary requirements, the permit will be granted to the latter applicant.

(7) In cases where two or more individuals apply for a permit for the same area who are in the opinion of the Division equally qualified, the granting of the permit may be determined by lottery.

(8) The order in which applications are received will have no bearing on the granting of a permit as long as said applications are filed in a timely manner.

B. Review and Approval of Shellfish Permit Applications

(1) Applications for shellfish permits shall be reviewed by a committee of Departmental personnel knowledgeable with the shellfish fishery appointed by the Director, Division of Marine Resources. The Committee will consider each applicant's qualifications and conduct personal interviews if advisable. The Committee will select qualified applicants to the Director's office for final approval. The Committee will also consider contested permit applications, the allocation of shellfish grounds for public or private use, permit revisions, variances, or revocations, and make recommendations to the Director's office for final approval.

C. Permit Terms and Conditions

(1) Shellfish culture and mariculture permits issued shall include, in addition to those requirements specified by law, the following: provisions for shellfish production and reporting requirements; conditions and requirements for mariculture structures and operations; provisions to guarantee public rights of access and non-conflicting uses of permitted areas; conditions for the approval of planting variances; terms and conditions to hold the Division harmless from any claims or damages resulting from the permitted operations; requirements for compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and permit requirements of any other Federal, State or local authority having jurisdiction over the use of State waters or bottoms; provisions for the restoration and correction of any environmental degradation which may result from the permitted activity; and provisions for revocation of the permit for failure to comply with performance requirements of the permit.

123-35. Turtle Excluder Devices Required in Channel Nets.

A. The following regulations apply to fishing gears known as channel (set) nets as defined in Sections 50-17-130, 50-17-421, and 50-17-450, and regulation 123-20, SC Code of Laws:

(1) Functional "soft" or "hard" Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) must be correctly installed in all channel (set) nets used in the state waters of South Carolina, except in areas specifically exempted by these regulations.

(2) "Soft" TEDs must conform to the following specifications:

(a) Webbing must be polypropylene or polyethylene

(b) Stretched mesh size may not exceed 6 inches

(d) Panel width at the leading edge may not exceed 229 inches (19 feet)

(e) The escape opening may not be less than 72 inches (6 feet)

(f) The TED panel must form a complete barrier inside the net forward of the codend

(g) The TED must slope upwards with the escape opening being on the top of the net just forward of the panel's attachment to the top of the net

(h) An optional, rectangular flap may be installed over the escape opening, provided it is attached only on its forward edge, does not extend more than 4 inches aft of the escape opening, is no wider than 36 inches (3 feet), and the mesh size is no larger than 2 inches stretch.

(3) "Hard" TEDs must conform to the following specifications:

(a) The TED must be a single, rigid, oval deflector grid which is made of steel rod or pipe not less than 1/3 inch diameter, aluminum rod or pipe not less than 1/2 inch diameter, or fiberglass rod of comparable strength

(b) The TED must be installed such that it is at a 30 degree to 45 degree angle from the horizontal when in use

(d) The minimum (slit) escape opening is 35 inches

(e) The maximum spacing between the bars is 4 inches; there is no minimum spacing

(f) All "hard" TEDs must be top exiting only

(g) An optional, rectangular flap may be installed over the escape opening, provided it is attached only on its forward edge, does not extend more than 4 inches aft of the escape opening, is no wider than 36 inches (3 feet), and the mesh size is no larger than 2 inches stretch.

(4) Channel (set) nets will not require Turtle Excluder Devices if they are fished east of a line in Winyah Bay from the front range on Big Marsh Island, running southeast to Day Marker No. 18, thence running south southeast to red Nun Buoy No.16. All channel nets west of this line must use approved Turtle Excluder Devices. Channel nets in North Santee Bay will not be required to have Turtle Excluder Devices. However, the Department may require TEDs in additional or all open areas if a significant threat to sea turtles is determined.

(5) Any sea turtle accidentally taken must be immediately released unless it is apparent that resuscitation is required. If resuscitation is required, the fisherman must retain the turtle until such time that the turtle has sufficiently recovered and is capable of swimming. At that time, the turtle must be released.

ARTICLE 3.

WILDLIFE AND FRESH WATER FISHERIES DIVISION--HUNTING REGULATIONS

(Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-1-200, 50-1-220, 50-11-10, 50-11-105, 50-11-310, 50-11-335, 50-11-350, 50-11-390, 50-11-520, 50-11-530, 50-11-854, 50-11-2200 and 50-11-2210.)

SUBARTICLE 1.

HUNTING IN WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS

123-40. Wildlife Management Area Regulations.

1.1 The following regulations amend South Carolina Department of Natural Resources regulation Numbers 123-40 and 123-51.

1.2. The regulations governing hunting including prescribed schedules and seasons, methods of hunting and taking wildlife, and bag limits for Wildlife Management Areas are as follows:

(A) Game Zone 1

Chauga, Franklin L. Gravely and Caesar's Head WMA's

No more than 5 bucks total may be taken during all seasons combined, regardless

of method (archery, muzzleloader, gun)

Archery Only Hunts For Deer Dec. 23 - Jan. 1 Total of 2 deer for all archery

on WMA (No dogs) only hunts. 2 per day,

either-sex.

Glassy Mountain Archery Only Area - Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve

Located on the southwest side of the South Pacolet River and west of the junction of the South Pacolet River and its' main tributary creek as posted.

Archery Only Hunts Oct. 1 through Oct. 16 Oct. Total 2 deer, 2 per day,

For Deer (No Dogs) 31- Dec. 22 Dec. 23 - either-sex.

Jan. 1

Primitive Weapons For Oct. 1 through Oct. 10 Muzzleloaders, 2 deer, buck

Deer (No dogs) only, 2 per day; archery,

2 deer, either-sex, 2 per

day.

Still Gun Hunts For Oct. 11 through Oct. 16 Total of 7 deer for all gun

Deer Only (No dogs) Oct. 31 - Dec. 22 (WMA) hunts. 2 deer per day,

Oct. 31 - Jan. 1 (Private buck ONLY, except

land) either-sex on days

specified in Reg. 4.2.

Archers allowed to take

either-sex during entire

period.

Still Gun Hunts For Oct. 17 through Oct. 23 1 bear, no bears 100 lbs.

Bear (No dogs) or less, no sow with cubs

at her side.

Special Party Dog Oct. 24 through Oct. 30 3 bears per party, no bears

Hunt For Bear Only 100 lbs.or less, no sow

with cubs at her side.

Groups hunting together

are considered 1 party.

Parties of 25 or less must register with SCDNR, 153 Hopewell Road, Pendleton,

SC 29670 by September 16. All harvested bear must be reported to the Clemson

Wildlife Office @ 864-654-1671 within 24 hours of harvest.

Small Game No hunting before Sept. 1 Game Zone 1 bag limits.

or after Mar. 1;

otherwise. Game Zone 1

seasons apply.

Hogs and Coyotes

On each WMA property, feral hogs and coyotes may be taken during the open

season for game. No hog hunting with dogs during the still gun hunts for

deer. Hog hunters must use small game weapons during small game-only season.

During turkey season hogs may be taken using legal weapons for turkey only.

(B) Game Zone 2

John C. Calhoun, Cokesbury, Clarks Hill, Parsons Mountain, Key Bridge, Forks,

Ninety-six, Goldmine, Murray, Enoree, Fairforest, Keowee, Fant's Grove,

Carlisle, Broad River, Dutchman, Wateree and Worth Mountain WMA's

No more than 5 bucks total may be taken during all seasons combined, regardless

of method (archery, muzzleloader, gun). Worth Mountain WMA Quality Deer

Management Area: Bucks must have a minimum 4 points on one side or a minimum

12-inch antler spread.

Archery (No dogs) Sept. 15-Sept. 30 Monday Total of 3 deer for archery

after Thanksgiving only hunts, 2 per day,

through 3rd Saturday either-sex.

after Thanksgiving on

WMA.

Primitive Weapons Oct. 1-Oct. 10 2 Deer, buck Only for

Hunts (No dogs) muzzleloaders except

either-sex the last Sat.

during primitive weapon

season. Archery,

either-sex.

Still Gun Hunts (No Oct. 11 through the 10 deer; 2 per day, buck

dogs) Saturday after ONLY for gun hunts except

Thanksgiving; 3rd Monday either-sex on days

after Thanksgiving specified in Reg. 4.2.

through Jan. 1.

Limit of 10 must not

include more than 5

bucks. Male fawns apply

toward the buck limit.

Archers are allowed to

take either sex during

entire period; however,

daily and season bag

limits apply.

Small Game. No guns No hunting before Sept. 1 Game Zone 2 bag limits.

during the first or after March 1;

archery-only hunt otherwise Game Zone 2

on WMA lands. seasons apply.

Hogs And Coyotes: On WMA lands in Game Zone 2, hogs and coyotes may be taken

during the open season for game. No hog or coyote hunting with dogs during

still gun hunts for deer. Only small game weapons allowed during the small

game-only seasons. During turkey season hogs may be taken using legal weapons

for turkey only.

Keowee WMA

No hunting is allowed

in research and

teaching areas of

Keowee WMA

(research and

teaching areas are

posted with white

signs) except those

special hunts for

youth or

mobility-impaired

as conducted by the

Department.

Archery Hunts For Oct. 1-Dec. 22 Total 4 deer, 2 per day,

Deer (No dogs) either-sex, not to

include more than 2

bucks.

Quail Wed. and Sat. only during 10 per day.

Game Zones 1 and 2

seasons. No hunting for

quail during archery

hunts for deer.

Other Small Game No hunting before Sept. 1 Game Zone 1 & 2 bag limits.

or after Mar. 1;

otherwise Game Zones 1

and 2 seasons apply.

North of Hwy 123 and west

and east of the Keowee

Arm of Lake Hartwell to

Hwy 291 and across from

Corinth Shiloh Fire

Station and behind Jacobs

Chuck, small game hunting

with shotguns only. All

other areas archery only

for small game.

Hogs and Coyotes: On Keowee WMA property, feral hogs and coyotes may be taken

during the open season for game. No hog hunting with dogs during the still

gun hunts for deer. Hog hunters must use small game weapons during small

game-only season. During turkey season hogs may be taken using legal weapons

for turkey only.

Fants Grove WMA

Quality Deer Management Area - bucks must have at least 4 points on one side or

a minimum 12-inch antler spread. A point must be at least one inch long.

During the Fant's Grove draw hunts for deer, all hunters must sign in at the

Fant's Grove DNR checkpoint. Fant's Grove DNR check point will open 2 hours

before official sunrise for deer hunts. During draw hunts all hunters are

required to wear a hat, coat or vest of international orange while hunting

deer.

Archery Only (No October 15-December 7 Total of 4 deer, 2 per day,

dogs) either-sex. Not to

include more than 1 buck.

Still Gun Hunts (No No open season except for 2 deer total, either-sex,

dogs) hunters selected by except no more than 1

computer drawing. buck.

Special Gun Hunts for Hunters selected by 2 deer, either-sex

youth, mobility drawing.

impaired, women and

primitive weapons.

Small Game No hunting before Sept. 1 Game Zone 2 limits.

or after Mar. 1;

otherwise Game Zone 2

seasons apply. No small

game hunting during

archery only hunts except

for waterfowl or

designated dove field

hunting. Waterfowl may be

hunted Wed. and Sat. AM

only and Quail hunting

Wed. and Sat. only.

Hogs and Coyotes: On Fants Grove WMA, feral hogs and coyotes may be taken

during the open season for game. No hog hunting with dogs during the still

gun hunts for deer. Hog hunters must use small game weapons during small

game-only season. During turkey season hogs may be taken using legal weapons

for turkey only.

All individuals must sign in and out at main gate. Scouting seasons (no

weapons), will be Saturdays only during September and March. The gate opens

at 6:00am and closes at 8:00pm. On deer hunt days, gates will open as

follows: Oct., 4:30am-8:30pm; Nov. - Dec., 4:30am-7:30pm. For special hog

hunts in Jan. and Feb., gate will be open from 5:30am-7:00pm. Hog hunters are

required to wear either a hat, coat or vest of international orange. Hogs may

NOT be taken from Crackerneck alive and hogs must be shown at check station

gate. No more that 4 bay or catch dogs per party. On Saturday night raccoon

hunts, raccoon hunters must cease hunting by midnight and exit the gate by

1:00am. On Friday night raccoon hunts, raccoon hunters must cease hunting by

1 hour before official sunrise and exit the gate by official sunrise. All

reptiles and amphibians are protected. No turtles, snakes, frogs, toads,

salamanders etc. can be captured, removed, killed or harassed.

Deer

Archery (No dogs) 1st Fri. and Sat. in Oct. 2 deer, either-sex no more

than 1 buck, no limit on

hogs.

Primitive Weapons (No 2nd Fri. and Sat. in Oct. 2 deer, either-sex, no more

buckshot) than 1 buck, no limit on

hogs.

Still Gun Hunts (No 3rd Fri. in Oct. - Jan. 1 5 deer total, 2 per day,

buckshot) Fri., Sat. and buck only except on

Thanksgiving Day only. either-sex days Fri. and

Sat. only from the 1st

Fri. of gun hunts before

Thanksgiving and the 1st

2 Fri. and Sat. after

Thanksgiving weekend.

Total not to include more

than 3 bucks.

Raccoon & Opossum 3rd Sat. night in Oct. - 3 raccoons per party per

Jan. 1, Sat. nights only; night. No limit on

1st Fri. night in Jan. to Opossums.

last Sat. night in Feb.,

Fri. and Sat. nights

only.

Small Game (except no 3rd Fri. in Oct. - last Game Zone 3 bag limits.

open season on Sat. in Feb. Fri., Sat.

bobcats, foxes, and Thanksgiving Day

otters and fox only.

squirrels).

Hog Hunts with dogs. 1st Fri. in Jan. - last No limit.

(Pistols only) Fri. in Feb. Fridays

only.

Draper WMA

Deer Game Zone 4 seasons. Game Zone

limits.

Small Game

Quail 1st and 2^nd Sat. in Dec., 3rd and 4th Wed. In Dec., 10 per

1^st and 2^nd Wed. And Sat. in Jan. Sunrise until day

4:00 PM.

Rabbit 1st Wed. after Thanksgiving, Wed. in Dec. prior to 3 per day

the 2^nd Sat. in Dec., Wed. and Sat. in Jan.

following the last scheduled quail hunt until Mar.

Other Small No hunting before Sept. 1 or after Mar. 1; otherwise Game Zone

Game No Game Zone 2 limits apply. 2

open season limits

on fox

squirrels

(E) Broad River Waterfowl Management Area

Deer

Archery Sept. 15 - Oct. 31 Game Zone 2 limits.

Small Game Feb. 2 - Mar. 1 Game Zone 2 limits.

Raccoon Feb. 2 - Mar. 1 Game Zone 2 limits.

(F) Samworth WMA

Deer

Archery only hunts For deer (no Thursdays through 2 deer per day,

dogs) (impoundments only) Saturdays in either-sex Hogs no

October. limit.

Special gun hunts For youth (no Hunters selected 1 deer per day,

dogs) (upland only) by drawing. either-sex, Hogs no

limit.

Special hog hunt Shotgun with slug 1st & 4th Thurs., Hogs only, no limit,

or muzzleloader, no buckshot, Fri. and Sat. in no live hogs to be

hunting from elevated stands only. March removed from WMA.

(impoundments only).

(G) Francis Marion National Forest

During still gun Total of 8 deer for all gun hunts

hunts for deer on the Francis Marion.

there shall be no

hunting or

shooting from, on

or across any

road open to

vehicle traffic.

No buckshot on

still gun hunts.

During deer hunts

when dogs are

used buckshot

only is

permitted. On

either-sex deer

hunts with dogs,

all deer must be

checked in by one

hour after legal

sunset. Hogs may

only be taken

during deer hunts

and special hog

hunts.

Hellhole WMA

Deer

Archery Sept. 15 through Sept. 30 2 deer per day,

either-sex. Hogs-no

limit.

Archery Oct. 1 through Sat. before 1st 2 deer per day,

still gun hunt. either-sex Hogs no

limit.

Archery 1st Mon. following the 6th Wambaw 2 deer per day,

Dog Drive Hunt And continuing either-sex Hogs no

for 2 weeks. limit.

Still Gun Hunts Mon. - Sat. of the 4th, 5th, 6th 2 deer per day,

and 7th Wambaw dog drives either-sex. Hogs no

limit.

Dog Hunts (Shotguns Up to 5 days following the last 2 deer total per day,

only, no still Hellhole Still Gun Hunt as either-sex

gun hunting) published. All deer must be

checked at Hellhole Check

Station.

Small Game No open No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zone 6 bag limits

season for fox after Mar. 1; otherwise Game except Quail-8 per

hunting Zone 6 seasons apply. Dogs day

allowed during small game gun

season only. Closed during

scheduled deer and hog hunt

periods.

Hog Hunts Sat. only in Jan. and Feb. No limit

No more than 4 bay or catch dogs per party. No still or stalk hunting

permitted. One shotgun per party(buck shot only). Pistols allowed. Hog

hunters must have a hunting license and WMA permit, and are required to wear

a hat, coat or vest of solid international orange color while hunting. Hogs

may not be transported alive. Hogs taken must be brought to the check station

and a data card completed.

Hog hunters must sign a register at Hellhole Check Station (Hwy. 41) upon

entering and leaving Hellhole WMA.

Waterhorn WMA

Deer

Archery Oct. 1 through 2nd Sat. in Oct. 2 deer per day,

either-sex, hogs no

limit.

Muzzleloader Open Mon. week of 3rd Santee Dog 2 deer per day,

Drive Hunt for a 2 week period. either-sex, hogs no

limit.

Still Gun Hunts Fri. and Sat. of 1st and 2nd 2 deer per day, buck

Wambaw Dog Drive Hunt; only,

Mon. - Sat. weeks of 1st, 4th, 2 deer per day, buck

5th and 6th Santee Dog Drive only, except

Hunt. either-sex beginning

Monday the weeks of

the 5th and 6th

Santee dog drive hunt

through Sat. of those

weeks. Hogs no limit.

Small Game No open No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zone 6 bag limits

season for fox after Mar. 1; otherwise Game except Quail-8 per

hunting. Zone 6 seasons apply. Dogs day

allowed during small game gun

season only. Closed during

scheduled deer and hog hunt

periods.

Hog Hunts Sat. only in Feb. No limit.

No more than 4 bay or catch dogs per party. No still or stalk hunting

permitted. One shotgun per party(buck shot only). Pistols allowed. Hog

hunters must have a hunting license and WMA permit, and are required to wear

a hat, coat or vest of solid international orange color while hunting. Hogs

may not be transported alive. Hogs taken must be brought to the check station

and a data card completed.

Hog hunters must sign a register at Elmwood Check Station upon entering and

leaving Waterhorn WMA.

Wambaw WMA

Deer

Tibwin Special Use Area is closed to hunting except for special hunts published

by the SCDNR.

Still Gun Hunts Sept. 1 - Jan. 1 except during 2 deer per day, buck

scheduled dog drive hunts. only, hogs no limit.

Dog Hunts (Shotguns 1^st Fri. and Sat. after Aug. 2 deer per day, buck

only) 15; 2^nd Fri. and Sat. only, except

either-sex the Sat.

of the

Still gun hunts following the opening date on the 2^nd and 4^th

only East of Hwy WMA and Fri. and Sat. every Northampton dog hunt.

17 . Rifles 3^rd week thereafter through

allowed. Jan. 1.

Small Game No open No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zone 6 bag limits

season for fox after Mar. 1; otherwise Game except Quail-8 per

hunting. Zone 6 seasons apply. Dogs day

allowed during small game gun

season only. Closed during

scheduled periods using dogs to

hunt deer or hogs.

Seewee Special Use Sept. 1 - Jan. 1 2 deer per day, buck

Area Archery (no only, except

dogs) either-sex Sept. 15 -

Jan. 1.

Northampton

Deer

Still Gun Hunts Sept. 1 through Jan. 1 except 2 deer per day, buck

during scheduled dog drive only, hogs no limit.

hunts.

Dog Hunts (Shotguns 1^st Fri. and Sat. following the 2 deer per day, buck

only) 2^nd Wambaw hunt and Fri. and only, except

Sat. every 3^rd week either-sex the Sat.

thereafter through Jan. 1 of the 2^nd and

4^th Northampton dog

hunt.

Small Game No open No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zone 6 bag limits

season on fox after Mar. 1; otherwise Game except Quail-8 per

hunting. Zone 6 seasons apply. Dogs day.

allowed during small game gun

season only. Closed during

scheduled periods using dogs to

hunt deer or hogs.

Santee

Deer

Still Gun Hunts Sept. 1 through Jan. 1 except 2 deer per day, buck

during scheduled dog drive only, hogs no limit.

hunts.

Dog Drive Hunts 1^st Fri. and Sat. following the 2 deer per day, buck

(Shotguns only) 1^st Northampton hunt and Fri. only, except

and Sat. every 3^rd week either-sex Sat. of

thereafter through Jan. 1. the 2^nd and 4^th

Northampton dog hunt.

Small Game No open No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zone 6 bag limits.

season for fox after Mar. 1; otherwise Game except Quail-8 per

hunting. Zone 6 seasons apply. Dogs day.

allowed during small game gun

season only. Closed during

scheduled periods using dogs to

hunt deer or hogs.

(H) Moultrie

Deer Total of 8 deer per season.

Bluefield WMA (Adult/Youth Area)

Bluefield WMA is open only to youth 17 years of age or younger who must be

accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age. Youth hunters must carry a

firearm and hunt. Adults with youth will be allowed to carry a weapon and

hunt.

Deer

Still Gun Hunts (No Aug. 15 through Jan. 1 Wed. and 2 deer per day, buck

buckshot) Sat. ONLY only, except

either-sex Wed. and

Sat. only Sept. 15 -

Jan. 1.

Small Game (No open No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zone 6 bag limits.

season on fox after Mar. 1; otherwise Game Except quail 8 per

squirrels) Zone 6 seasons apply. No day.

hunting during scheduled deer

hunts.

Greenfield WMA

Deer

Still Gun Hunts (No Nov. 1 through Jan. 1 2 deer per day, buck

buckshot) only, except

either-sex 1st Thurs.

- Sat. in the season

and beginning the

last full week of the

season through Jan.

Small Game (No open No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zone 6 bag limits.

season on fox after Mar. 1; otherwise Game Except quail 8 per

squirrels) Zone 6 seasons apply. day.

Hall WMA

Deer

Archery (No dogs) Sept. 1 through Jan. 1 2 deer per day, buck

only, except

either-sex Sept. 15 -

Jan. 1.

Small Game No small game season on Hall WMA.

North Dike WMA

Deer

Individual antlerless deer tags valid on days not designated as either-sex

after Sept. 15.

Still Gun Hunts (No 1st Fri. after Aug. 15 through 2 deer per day, buck

buckshot, no the last Sat. in Oct. only, except

dogs) either-sex Oct. 1 -

last Sat. in Oct.

Small Game (No open No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zone 6 bag limits.

season on fox after Mar. 1; closed to small Except quail 8 per

squirrels) game hunting Wed. & Fri. during day.

Nov. & Dec. Sandy Beach

Waterfowl Area open for raccoon

hunting Feb. 1 - Mar. 1,

otherwise Game Zone 6 seasons

apply.

Small Game 1st Mon. after the closing of the Game Zone 6 Bag limits,

State Waterfowl Season through except Quail - 8 per

Mar. 1 (East Side of Ferguson day.

Landing Rd Only), Except

raccoon hunting each Sat.,

entire area.

Porcher WMA

Deer

Archery (No dogs) Sept. 1 through Jan. 1 2 deer per day, buck

only, except

either-sex Sept. 15 -

Jan. 1.

Small Game (No open Jan. 2 through Mar. 1 Game Zone 6 bag limits.

season on fox Except quail 8 per

squirrels) day.

Cross Station Site

Special Gun Hunts No open season except hunters 1 deer per day,

for youth and selected by drawing. either-sex

women.

(I) Santee Cooper WMA

Deer

No scouting season from Oct. 20 until opening of Nov. Total 8 deer per

archery and muzzleloader season. season, 4 deer per

hunt period.

Quality Deer Management Area - A point must be at least one inch long measured

from the nearest edge of main beam to the top of the point.

Archery Opens Mon. of 1st full week in Total of 4 deer,

Oct. continuing for 2 weeks; either-sex. Only

Mon. - Sat. 1st full week of antlerless deer,

Nov. spike bucks (2

points) and bucks

with 4 or more points

on one side are

legal.

Muzzle Loader Mon. - Sat. 2nd full week in Total of 4 deer,

Oct.; Mon. - Sat. 1st full week either-sex Only

of Nov. antlerless deer,

spike bucks (2

points) and bucks

with 4 or more points

on one side are

legal.

Still Gun Hunts No open season except hunters Total of 3 deer,

selected by drawing. either-sex Only

antlerless deer,

spike bucks (2

points) and bucks

with 4 or more points

on one side are

legal. 1 buck limit.

Small Game 1st Mon. after the closing of the Game Zone 6 Bag limits,

State Waterfowl Season through except Quail-8 per

Mar. 1 (East of Ferguson day.

Landing Rd. only).

(J) Webb WMA

Deer Hunts No open season except for hunters 2 deer, either-sex

selected by computer drawing. except only 1 buck

with a minimum of 4

points on one side or

a 12-inch minimum

antler spread.

Quail Hunts No open season except hunters 10 quail per hunt

selected by computer drawing. period.

Dove Hunting Public dove field only. Days Federal limits.

published annually.

Other Small Game No No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zone 6 bag limits.

open season on after Mar. 1; otherwise Game

fox squirrels Zone 6 seasons apply. No

hunting on half-days scheduled

for deer hunting.

Hog Hunts No dogs. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tues. in Sept. No limit.

Hog Hunts with dogs 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thurs. in Sept. No limit.

(pistols only) and 3 days beginning the 1st

Four dog limit Thurs. in March.

per party.

Hog hunters are required to wear hat, coat or vest of solid international

orange color while hunting. Hunters must sign register upon entering and

leaving the Webb WMA. No hogs may be taken alive from Webb WMA. Hogs taken

must be brought to the Webb WMA check station and a data card completed. Hog

hunters are permitted to camp at Bluff Lake on Webb WMA on nights prior to

scheduled hog hunts only.

(K) Tillman Sandridge WMA

Deer

Archery Only 14 hunting days beginning the 2 deer, either-sex

last Friday in October

Primitive Weapons 8 hunting days beginning the 2nd 2 deer, buck only,

Fri. in Dec. except either-sex on

Fri. and Sat.

Small Game No hunting before Sept. 1 or Game Zone 6 bag limits.

No open season on after Mar. 1; otherwise Game Zone

fox squirrels. 6 seasons apply. No Small game

hunting during scheduled deer

hunt periods.

(L) Santee Delta WMA

Deer

Archery only hunts For Thursdays through 2 deer per day, either-sex Hogs

deer (no dogs) Saturdays in no limit.

October.

Special hog hunt 3^rd Wed, Thurs, Hogs only, no limit, no live hogs

Fri. in March

Shotgun with slug or to be removed from WMA.

muzzleloader, no

buckshot, hunting from

elevated stands

Special hog hunt with 3^rd and 4^th Hogs only, no limit, handguns

dogs Sat. in March only, limit 4 bay or catch dogs

per party. No live hogs removed

from WMA.

(M) Victoria Bluff WMA

Archery (No dogs) Three hunting day periods beginning the 3 deer per hunt

1st Thurs. in Oct., the 2nd Thurs. in period,

Oct., the 3rd Thurs. in October, the either-sex.

4th Thurs. in Oct.; Eight hunting days

beginning the 1st Friday in November

and eight hunting days beginning the

2nd Friday after Thanksgiving.

Small Game No hunting before Oct. 15 or Game Zone 6 bag

limits.

No open season on after Feb. 1; otherwise Game Zone 6

fox squirrels. seasons apply. No Small game hunting

during scheduled deer hunt periods.

Shotguns only, shot no larger than no.

(N) Bear Island WMA

All hunters must sign in and out at the Bear Island Office. Hunting in

designated areas only.

Deer

Archery 1^st Fri. in Oct. through 2^nd Sat. in 3 deer,

Oct. either-sex.

Hogs.

Still Gun Hunts No open season except for hunters 3 deer, either-sex

(No dogs) selected by computer drawing. except only 1

buck with a

minimum 4 points

on one side or a

minimum 12-inch

antler spread.

Quail Quail hunting Tue. only Feb. 1 - Mar. 1 Game Zone 6 bag

limits.

Other Small Game Feb. 1 - Mar. 1 Wed. and Sat. Only Game Zone 6 bag

No open season limits.

on fox

squirrels.

Raccoon/Opossum Feb. 1 - Mar. 15 Wed. and Fri. Nights Game Zone 6 bag

Only limits.

Hog Hunts with 1^st Thurs. - Sat. in March No limit.

dogs (Pistols

Only)

Hog hunters are required to wear a hat, coat or vest of international orange color while hunting. Hogs may not be taken from Bear Island alive and all hogs harvested must be checked at the check station. No more than 4 dogs per party.

(O) Lewis Ocean Bay WMA

Deer Total of 5 deer for all

hunts combined.

Still hunting only, no deer dogs, no buckshot, no hunting or shooting from or

on any roads open to vehicular traffic. Hunting from horseback is prohibited.

Archery 1st. Mon. - Sat. on or after Sept. 1 deer per day,

15 either-sex

1st Mon. - Sat. in Oct.,

2nd Mon. - Sat. in Oct.

3rd Mon. - Sat. in Oct.

Archery and 4th Mon. in Oct. through following 1 deer per day,

Muzzleloader Sat. 2nd Mon. - Sat. in Nov. either-sex.

Still Gun Hunts Last Mon. in Nov. - through the 1 deer per day, buck

following Sat. 2nd Mon. - Sat. in only.

Dec.

Small Game No Jan. 1-Mar.1 Game Zone 4 bag limits.

Fox Squirrels

(P) Pee Dee Station Site WMA

Deer Total of 3 for all hunt periods

combined.

Still hunting only, no deer dogs, no buckshot, no hunting or shooting from or

on any roads open to vehicular traffic. The scouting seasons are 3-day

periods on Saturday through Monday immediately proceeding hunt periods.

Archery 1st Tue. - Sat. in 1 deer per day, either sex

Oct.

Archery and 3rd Tue.- Sat. in Oct. 1 deer per day, either sex

Muzzleloader 1st. Tue.- Sat. in

Nov.

Small Game Sat. after Game Zone 4 limits.

Thanksgiving - last

Wed. and Sat. in

Feb.,Wed. and Sat.

Only.

(Q) Aiken Gopher Tortoise WMA

During still gun hunts for deer, there shall be no hunting or shooting from, on

or across any road open to vehicular traffic.

Deer Hunts (No dogs) Total 3 deer Not to include more

than 2 bucks.

Archery (No dogs) Oct. 1 - Jan. 1 1 deer per day, buck only,

except either-sex on Game Zone

3 either-sex days as specified