A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-11-310, RELATING TO OPEN SEASONS FOR hunting ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE OPEN SEASON IN GAME ZONES 1 AND 2 FOR HUNTING ANTLERED DEER WITH ARCHERY EQUIPMENT AND FIREARMS is OCTOBER 11 THROUGH JANUARY 15.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1.  Section 50-11-310(A) of the S.C. Code is amended to read:

    (A) The open season for the hunting and taking of antlered deer is:

       (1) In Game Zone 1:  October 1 through October 10, with primitive weapons only; October 11 through January 1January 15, with archery equipment and firearms.

       (2) In Game Zone 2:  September 15 through September 30, with archery equipment only; October 1 through October 10, with primitive weapons only; October 11 through January 1January 15, with archery equipment and firearms.

       (3) In Game Zone 3: August 15 through January 1, with archery equipment and firearms.

       (4) In Game Zone 4: August 15 through August 31, with archery equipment; and September 1 through January 1, with archery equipment and firearms.

SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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