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Upstate bear hunting area (Game Zone 2)

South Carolina, United States

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About Upstate bear hunting area (Game Zone 2)

Upstate bear hunting area (Game Zone 2) is a bear hunting area in South Carolina, United States, set by South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 6,373 km² (2,461 mi²). Towns inside it include Greenville, Greer, Spartanburg, Mauldin, Anderson and Simpsonville.

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 2 bear area
Area: 6,373 km²
Area (miles): 2,461 mi²
Boundaries: 2026

Public and protected land mapped inside it

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 331 km² of public or protected land inside it, 5% 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
Savannah	216	3%
Unknown	101	2%
Unknown	14	under 1%
Private owners (names not shown)	1.3	under 1%
County of Anderson	0.5	under 1%
Spartanburg County	0.5	under 1%
Oconee County	0.4	under 1%
GREENVILLE COUNTY RECREATION DISTRICT	0.3	under 1%
Other or unnamed managers	0.9	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	Private land in Anderson and Spartanburg counties and in Greenville, Oconee and Pickens counties south of Game Zone 1 source

The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.

Official regulations: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

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Other hunting units that cover part of it

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What HuntGrid shows for Upstate bear hunting area (Game Zone 2)

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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.
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Questions

How big is Upstate bear hunting area (Game Zone 2)?

About 6,373 km² (2,461 mi²), as HuntGrid maps South Carolina Department of Natural Resources's boundary.

How much public or protected land is in Upstate bear hunting area (Game Zone 2)?

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 331 km² of public or protected land, 5% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Savannah. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.

Where are the season dates for Upstate bear hunting area (Game Zone 2)?

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.

Sources

Unit boundary: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (area definition and Game Zone 1 outline); U.S. Census Bureau (county boundaries). Licence: Area defined in the 2026-27 regulations (S.C. Code § 50-11-430); Game Zone 1 edge from SCDNR's published game zones (no-warranty, hold-harmless disclaimer); 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.