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Coastal bear hunting area (Game Zone 4)
South Carolina, United States
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About Coastal bear hunting area (Game Zone 4)
Coastal bear hunting area (Game Zone 4) is a bear hunting area in South Carolina, United States, set by South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 11,008 km² (4,250 mi²). Towns inside it include Florence, Myrtle Beach, Conway, North Myrtle Beach, Georgetown and Marion.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from South Carolina Department of Natural Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for American black bear.
- Unit code
- Game Zone 4 bear area
- Area
- 11,008 km²
- Area (miles)
- 4,250 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 664 km² of public or protected land inside it, 6% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 438 | 4% |
| Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge | 76 | under 1% |
| WACCAMAW NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 66 | under 1% |
| South Carolina Department of Natural Resources | 61 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 48 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 21 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 13 | under 1% |
| South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism | 6.2 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 2.3 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against South Carolina Department of Natural Resources's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American black bear | Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 30, 2026 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Units around it
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Coastal bear hunting area (Game Zone 4)
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Coastal bear hunting area (Game Zone 4)?
About 11,008 km² (4,250 mi²), as HuntGrid maps South Carolina Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Coastal bear hunting area (Game Zone 4)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 664 km² of public or protected land, 6% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Unknown. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Coastal bear hunting area (Game Zone 4)?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against South Carolina Department of Natural Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
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Sources
Unit boundary: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (area definition); U.S. Census Bureau (county boundaries). Licence: Area defined in the 2026-27 regulations (S.C. Code § 50-11-430); county boundaries public domain (U.S. Census Bureau). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. The official regulations and maps have the final word.