game zone · South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Game Zone 3
South Carolina, United States
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About Game Zone 3
Game Zone 3 is a game zone in South Carolina, United States, set by South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 29,679 km² (11,459 mi²). Towns inside it include Charleston, Columbia, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville and Goose Creek.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from South Carolina Department of Natural Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- 3
- Area
- 29,679 km²
- Area (miles)
- 11,459 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,070 km² of public or protected land inside it, 10% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 08 Southern | 1,072 | 4% |
| Department of Energy (DOE) | 791 | 3% |
| Unknown | 668 | 2% |
| Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge | 142 | under 1% |
| CAPE ROMAIN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 142 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 108 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 96 | under 1% |
| SAVANNAH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 62 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 250 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Sep 15, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Sep 15, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | firearm source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
What HuntGrid shows for Game Zone 3
- 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 Game Zone 3?
About 29,679 km² (11,459 mi²), as HuntGrid maps South Carolina Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Game Zone 3?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,070 km² of public or protected land, 10% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 08 Southern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Game Zone 3?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against South Carolina Department of Natural Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Game Zone 3?
In the same unit system: Game Zone 2 and Game Zone 4.
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Sources
Unit boundary: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Licence: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (published with a no-warranty, hold-harmless disclaimer). 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.