SCDNR now issuing 365 day licenses

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources is now issuing annual and three year recreational licenses that expire on the anniversary date of issue. This is commonly referred to as a 365 day license.

The following licenses and permits will expire on the anniversary of the date of issue.

• Freshwater Fishing License - Applies to both resident and non-resident licenses.

• Combination License

• Junior Sportsman License

• Sportsman License

• Hunting License - Applies to both resident and non-resident licenses.

• Apprentice Hunting License - Applies to both resident and non-resident licenses.

• Big Game Permit - Applies to both resident and non-resident licenses.

• Wildlife Management Area Permit - Applies to both resident and non-resident licenses.

The following 3 Year licenses and permits will expire on the third anniversary of the date issued.

• Freshwater Fishing License - Applies to both resident and non-resident licenses.

• Combination License

• Sportsman License

• Big Game Permit

• Hunting License

• Wildlife Management Area Permit

Licenses are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 1-866-714-3611 or by visiting the DNR website at www.dnr.sc.gov/purchase.html. Licenses are also available in person at any of the four regional S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offices or by visiting one of the 500 license vendors across the state. Having your state issued identification ready and a current SC hunting/fishing license that displays your customer identification number will speed up your purchase.

Residents and nonresidents age 16 and older must purchase the required licenses to hunt and fish in South Carolina. Persons born after June 30, 1979, must have successfully completed a hunter education course prior to obtain a hunting license. To find a course near your or complete hunter education online, visit www.dnr.sc.gov/education/hunted.html.