Summary: The upcoming August 10 SCDNR public hearing on deer hunting with dogs has moved to a larger venue at FAITH Church in Walterboro to accommodate a bigger crowd. It is crucial that active hunters pack the room to protect our heritage from anti-hunting groups who are actively organizing to ban the tradition.
The Monday, August 10, public hearing on deer hunting with dogs hosted by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has moved to a larger venue. This venue change ensures all participating sportsmen, houndsmen, and outdoor advocates can safely fit in the room.
Updated Meeting Information:
- What: SCDNR Public Hearing on South Carolina Deer Hunting with Dogs Regulations
- Date: Monday, August 10
- Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
- New Location: FAITH Church, 848 Bells Highway, Walterboro, SC 29488
Note: SCDNR states in its official news release that these public forums are strictly informational and are not based on any currently introduced South Carolina legislation.
Can’t attend the SCDNR meeting in person? You can still submit your official public comments to state wildlife officials online. Use the SCDNR online public comment portal QR code provided below.
Why Your Attendance Matters to the Hunting Community:
While the meeting location has changed, our mission remains exactly the same. It is vital that our sporting community packs this room so state wildlife officials hear directly from active hunters, not just anti-hunting activists.
SCDNR has already received a wide range of public input, including localized complaints and hunter-landowner conflicts regarding deer hunting with hounds. Make no mistake: anti-hunting groups view these regulatory meetings as a golden opportunity to ban traditional deer hunting with dogs in South Carolina. They are actively organizing to control the microphone, influence state fish and game policies, and pressure the state to strip away your outdoor heritage.
If we remain silent, they win by default. We cannot allow anti-sportsmen activists to dictate the future of our traditions.
Attend the August 10 meeting and bring a friend.
