Rifle-Only Whitetail Deer Hunts
Season: September 1 – January 1
Wateree River Wildlife Preserve offers exclusive rifle-only whitetail deer hunts in the heart of South Carolina. Our property is carefully managed and lightly hunted, creating prime conditions for a high-quality hunting experience. By limiting the number of hunters each season, we reduce hunting pressure and significantly improve success rates. This is not high-volume hunting! We’re all about quality over quantity, ensuring every guest gets a fair shot at a memorable harvest.What’s Included in Your Deer Hunt
When you book a deer hunt at Wateree River Wildlife Preserve, you’ll enjoy a fully
guided, well-equipped experience designed for comfort, success, and tradition:
- Camouflaged Tower Stands positioned over food plots, feeders, or natural
travel routes - Experienced Guides to share knowledge on deer activity and patterns
- Game Cleaning Station with outdoor racks for field dressing
- Onsite Shooting Range for pre-hunt accuracy checks
- Transportation to and from your stand included daily
- Deer Delivery to Local Processor handled by our staff
Deer Rates
Season: September 1 – January 1
Buck tags must be purchased from SC DNR
- Minimum 3-day hunt
- Maximum 6 hunters per day
Doe Management Hunts
Deer Rates
Season: September 1 – January 1
Buck tags must be purchased from SC DNR
- Minimum 3-day hunt
- Maximum 6 hunters per day
| Dates | Hunt Type | Rate | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 1 – Oct. 14 | Regular Buck Hunt | $825 / hunter/day | Lodging included |
| Oct. 15 – Nov. 15 | Rut Time Hunt | $875 / hunter/day | Lodging included |
| Nov. 16 – Jan. 1 | Regular Buck Hunt | $825 / hunter/day | Lodging included |
Doe Management Hunts
| Dates | Details | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 15 – Jan. 1 | Up to 2 does per day | $625 / hunter/day |
Hunt Guidelines & Harvest Policy
All hunts at Wateree River Wildlife Preserve are semi-guided. Stand locations are
pre-scouted and prepared in advance to give you the best opportunity for success.
Harvest Rules
- Each hunter may harvest one deer per day (AM or PM)
- Buck-only hunting is allowed Sept. 1 – Sept. 14
- Doe season opens Sept. 15
Buck Requirements
To maintain quality genetics, all harvested bucks must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum 14″ outside spread
- At least 8 points
- A $500 fee will be charged for any illegal buck harvest, including button bucks.