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Spring turkey 2027

South Carolina turkey hunting

Eastern

Over the counter
Nonresident tags
Over the counter
Nonresident cost
$350.00
For the season · $265.00 for a 3-day trip
Subspecies
Eastern
Next deadline
None
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How nonresidents hunt turkey in South Carolina

Over the counter: a nonresident hunting license, the big game permit and a set of two turkey tags ($125).

2027 season dates not yet published.

Quick answers

Can nonresidents hunt spring turkey in South Carolina?
Yes, over the counter. Over the counter: a nonresident hunting license, the big game permit and a set of two turkey tags ($125).
How much is a nonresident turkey license in South Carolina?
The cheapest legal combination for the season is $350.00: Big Game Permit (nonresident) ($100.00), Nonresident State Hunting License (annual) ($125.00) and Turkey Tags (set of two) ($125.00). A 3-day license brings it to $265.00.
When is the South Carolina spring turkey season?
2027 season dates not yet published.
Do I have to apply for a South Carolina turkey tag?
No application is needed for a nonresident spring turkey license in South Carolina.
What turkeys live in South Carolina?
Eastern.

What a nonresident needs to buy

Big Game Permit (nonresident)
Required to hunt bear, deer or turkey.
Source · checked Sep 28, 2026 ·

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Big Game Permit (nonresident)

$100.00
Hunting license: choose one
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Nonresident State Hunting License (annual)

$125.00
Turkey Tags (set of two)
Mailed from late February; also sold at regional offices from mid-March.
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Turkey Tags (set of two)

$125.00
Total for the season
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$350.00

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Official sources
South Carolina turkey regulationsSouth Carolina Department of Natural Resources

Last checked Sep 28, 2026.

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