Santee National Wildlife Refuge
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Hunting & Fishing on Santee NWR

Youth Hunters at Santee NWR

Credit: Darren Price

Hunting on the Refuge

Hunting is permitted on the refuge during refuge designated seasons. Deer and small game (raccoon/opossum) seasons are scheduled yearly. For complete information, download the Hunt Brochure by clicking on the link below.

2011-2012 Hunt Brochure is in!

 

Hunter Education Class: All youth hunters participating in the Bluff Hunt are required by the refuge to have a hunter education class. In the state of SC, it is required for all hunting residents and non-residents born after June 30, 1979 to complete a hunter education class before a hunting license can be obtained.

Saturday September 24, 2011 - Santee National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

Register Here http://my.register-ed.com/event/studentchooseevent/92011 

 

Hunt Dates 2011:

October 14, 15, 21, 22 - Bluff Unit Family Friendly Hunts (Quota)

October 10-15 - Pine Island Primitive Weapon Hunt

October 17-22 - Cuddo Archery

November 7-12 - Cuddo Primitive Weapon Hunt

 

Bluff Unit - Family Friendly Hunts (Quota) - Application available here

Bluff Hunt Guidelines - Inside the 2011-2012 Hunt Brochure and more information here (PDF)Bluff Hunt Application - MUST be received by September 30th, 2011 to be eligible. Applications can be received by fax, email, mail, or in person at the refuge Visitor Center. Send applications to:

 

Santee National Wildlife Refuge

Attention: Refuge Hunt Coordinator

2125 Fort Watson Road

Summerton, SC 29148

Fax: 803-478-2314

Phone: 803-478-2217

Email: susan_heisey@fws.gov

 

 

Fishing on the Refuge

All areas open to boating are also open to fishing, as well as the Scott's Lake Public Fishing Beach. These areas produce largemouth bass, catfish and bream. All Federal and State regulations are in effect. For more information, contact the refuge. A fishing permit is required for all individuals fishing on the refuge, download here or pick one up at the refuge Visitor Center.

fishing in Lake Marion

Credit: Marc Epstein

Refuge Hours:

  • Visitor Center: Normal hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00AM – 4:00PM. Stop by the visitor center for more information about hunting and fishing on the refuge.
  • The refuge is open to the public from sunrise until sunset, except for the Cuddo Unit has an automatic gate with hours that vary throughout the year.

 

 

Any attempt to kill, capture, disturb, harass, or take alligators within the boundaries of the Santee National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is strictly prohibited. This includes the portion of Lake Marion which falls within the boundaries of the Santee NWR. No firearms, bangsticks, or explosives are allowed within the boundaries of the Santee NWR for the purpose of hunting alligators.

For maps showing the boundaries of the Santee NWR and for additional information on upland game hunts, please follow this link: Click here for MAP

For information on the SC Alligator Hunts, please visit the SCDNR website: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/alligator/index.html

 
Last updated: February 28, 2012