by Elizabeth FoleySat, July 25, 2026 at 8:18 AM
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is hosting public meetings and a statewide survey to gather feedback on hunting deer with dogs. Officials say no changes to current laws or regulations are being proposed.(FILE)
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SCDNR seeking public input on hunting deer with dogs
- South Carolina
- SCDNR
- Deer hunting
- Hunting dogs
- Public input
- Public meetings
- Statewide survey
- Hunting regulations
SOUTH CAROLINA (WPDE) — The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is asking for public input on hunting deer with dogs through a series of public meetings, focus groups and a statewide survey.
According to SCDNR, the agency’s board directed staff to gather feedback on the practice, including areas of conflict and potential solutions.
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The agency emphasized that there is no pending legislation, and SCDNR is not proposing or recommending any changes to current laws or regulations governing hunting deer with dogs.
Officials said the goal is to hear a broad range of perspectives and provide factual, comprehensive information to the SCDNR Board and, if requested, the South Carolina General Assembly.
The agency noted that any changes to state law would have to be made by the General Assembly.
The remaining public meetings are scheduled for:
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- Monday, July 27, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Auditorium, 3250 St. Matthews Road, Orangeburg.
- Monday, Aug. 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (additional location information was not included in the release).