Home to numerous waterways and a 187-mile Atlantic coastline, the Palmetto State provides hunters and anglers with a wide array of sporting opportunities in a diversity of landscapes. South Carolina features a lowland coastal plain in the southeast which rises to the Piedmont Plateau in the northwest. Major rivers in South Carolina include the Pee Dee, Savannah, Ashley, Combahee, and Edisto. Species iconic to South Carolina include white-tailed deer, black bear, wild turkey, bobwhite quail, and American alligator. South Carolina’s hunting and fishing traditions date back hundreds of years, with Native Americans and early settlers relying on the state’s vast natural resources. Fast forward to today and the Palmetto State continues to attract sportsmen and women from across the world.
For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in South Carolina, please contact:
South Carolina State Caucus Fact Sheet
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
Senator
Lindsey Graham
Senator
Tim Scott
Representative
Jeff Duncan
Representative
Russell Fry
Representative
Nancy Mace
Representative
Ralph Norman
Representative
William Timmons
Representative
Joe Wilson
South Carolina Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member
Governor
Henry McMaster
South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership
News Alerts
Oct 28 2024
South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Successful Sporting Classic
Why It Matters: Under the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) umbrella, the South...
Sep 30 2024
Sporting Dog Community Unites to Oppose Onerous County Ordinance in South Carolina
Why It Matters: In addition to catering to a dog’s basic needs, sporting dog...
Aug 26 2024
East Coast Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucuses Continue to Hammer Away on the NARW Vessel Strike Reduction Rule
Why It Matters: As America’s original conservationists, sportsmen and women understand the importance of...
Apr 29 2024
Clemson Collegiate Sportsmen and Women’s Coalition Wraps up a Successful First Semester
Why It Matters: The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Collegiate Sportsmen and Women’s Coalition (CSWC) seeks to educate...
Apr 29 2024
South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Successful Policy Forum and Reception
Why It Matters: The South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) is a bipartisan group...
Apr 08 2024
CSF’s Collegiate Sportsmen and Women’s Coalition Grows in Louisiana and South Carolina
Why It Matters: The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Collegiate Sportsmen and Women’s Coalition (CSWC) seeks to educate...
Nov 20 2023
South Carolina Proposes New Public Land Hunting Opportunities
Why It Matters: Lack of access is one of the biggest issues facing sportsmen...
Oct 10 2023
Governors Across the Southeast Recognize the Contributions of Sportsmen and Women to Conservation
Why It Matters: On September 23, 2023, sportsmen and women across the nation celebrated...
Sep 11 2023
Expanding Public Land Sunday Hunting Opportunities in the Carolinas
Why It Matters: With fall hunting seasons just beginning, North Carolina and South Carolina...
Aug 14 2023
Sunday Hunting – Finally Open on Public Lands in South Carolina
Why It Matters: Sunday hunting restrictions are Blue Laws with no basis in wildlife...
Aug 07 2023
CSF-Backed Boater Safety Bill in South Carolina Takes Effect This Month
Why It Matters: From inland lakes and rivers to offshore destinations, the Palmetto State...
May 30 2023
New Caucus Co-Chair in South Carolina Making Strides for Sporting Community
Why It Matters: Representative Bauer stepping into the leadership role as a Caucus Chair...
May 15 2023
South Carolina Lifts Public Lands Sunday Hunting Prohibition!
Why It Matters: Sunday hunting prohibitions are rooted in antiquated Blue Laws that are...
Apr 17 2023
South Carolina Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair and Caucus Member Introduce Resolutions to Advance Marine Fisheries Conservation and Angler Access
Why It Matters: South Carolina’s boating and fishing industries have a significant economic impact...
Feb 27 2023
Public Lands Sunday Hunting Resolution Introduced in South Carolina
Why It Matters: Removing barriers to hunting participation, like Blue Laws with no basis...
Jan 09 2023
Conservation Funding Legislation Introduced in South Carolina
Highlights: Last month, South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Senator Chip Campsen introduced two...
Nov 07 2022
What Mississippi’s Youth Deer Season Means to Me
Why It Matters: States have recognized the importance of providing positive outdoor recreation experiences...
Apr 04 2022
South Carolina Public Lands Sunday Hunting Legislation Clears Major Hurdle
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States DirectorWhy It Matters: After the South Carolina Department of...
Oct 04 2021
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster Joins the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorHighlightsWhy it Matters: Governor McMaster’s membership in the...
Jun 28 2021
South Carolina Eyes Repeal of Antiquated Public Lands Sunday Hunting Prohibition
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorHighlightsWhy It Matters: Sunday hunting prohibitions are Blue...
Jun 21 2021
CSF’s 4th Annual Southern Sporting Clays Classic Brings Together Bipartisan Legislators in South Carolina
Thursday, June 17, 2021 (EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA)—Today, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted the...
Jan 11 2021
Knife Reform Legislation Introduced in South Carolina
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorIn December, National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses Executive...
Oct 05 2020
South Carolina Apprentice Hunting License Legislation Signed into Law
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn September 28, Governor Henry McMaster signed legislation...
Sep 21 2020
South Carolina Apprentice Hunting License Legislation Passes Senate
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn September 17, legislation that would expand the...
Jul 29 2019
South Carolina: Use of Natural Deer Urine Banned
Contact: Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorOn July 24, South Carolina became the ninth state...
Jun 10 2019
South Carolina: Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and National Wild Turkey Federation Host Annual Clays Classic
Contact: Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorOn June 7, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), in...
May 20 2019
South Carolina Enacts New Turkey Hunting Regulations
Contact Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorSouth Carolina Senate Bill 575, sponsored by former South...
May 06 2019
South Carolina: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Spring Fishing Event
Contact: Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorOn May 1, the South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus...
Mar 18 2019
South Carolina: Legislation Regarding Turkey Regulations Moves Forward
By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorOn February 27, South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair...
Jul 27 2018
South Carolina: Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and National Wild Turkey Federation Host Clays Competition
By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorOn July 19, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted...
Jun 01 2018
South Carolina: Conservation Bank Signed into Law
By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorOn May 18, legislation to reauthorize the South Carolina...
Mar 16 2018
South Carolina: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Informational Meeting
By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorOn March, 8 the South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus...
Feb 08 2018
South Carolina: Legislation Introduced to Reauthorize Conservation Bank
On January 25, the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Vice-President Representative Brian White...
Jun 22 2017
South Carolina: CSF and NWTF Host Southern Sporting Clays Classic
Quail whistled between shotgun blasts as shooters gathered at the National Wild Turkey Federation’s...
Sep 08 2016
South Carolina: South Atlantic Council to Discuss Contentious Management Measures at Next Meeting
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council meets next week in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina,...
Jun 02 2016
South Carolina: Sportsmen’s Caucus hosts Legislative Reception and Fish Fry
The South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted their annual spring legislative reception on May...
Apr 03 2014
South Carolina: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Sporting Clays Shoot
On March 20, the South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a sporting clays shoot...
Dec 05 2012
State Sportsman Leaders Support Pro-Sportsmen Agenda at Annual Summit
State legislative and other sportsmen’s leaders from across the nation gathered last week at...
Nov 16 2012
National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) 9th Annual Sportsman-Legislator Summit
The National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses (NASC) will be holding its 9th Annual Sportsman-Legislator...
Oct 16 2012
9th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses Sportsman-Legislator Summit
The National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses (NASC) will be holding its 9th Annual Sportsman-Legislator...
Latest policy updates
Many sportsmen and women depend on federal lands managed by agencies such...
Introduction Sunday hunting bans are one of the last remaining examples of...
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Properly managed wildlife habitat is essential for supporting sustainable and healthy wildlife...
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Though hunting, fishing, and harvesting wildlife (including by trapping) have long been...
In an attempt to encourage novice hunter participation, many states now offer...
Several states have passed legislation that allows non-resident, full-time college students to...
The vast majority of states throughout the nation offer an online component...
Similar to hunting, a lack of access is cited as one of...
Many state legislatures have enacted legislation to afford senior citizens, veterans, and...
Opportunities exist across the country to enrich the lives of terminally ill...
Reports and Data
Jan 01 2013
2013 Sportsmen's Economic Impact Report - South Carolina
2013 Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report - South Carolina
Jan 01 2007
2006 Economic Impact Report — South Carolina
South Carolina sportsmen and women support more jobs than Computer Sciences Corp., Siemens Diesel...
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