Hunting, Fishing and Shooting

Hunting, fishing, and target shooting are allowed in the forest. 

Lake and Pond Fishing

Recreational fishing is encouraged on Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests.

For fishing licenses and regulations, see the SC Department of Natural Resources at dnr.sc.gov 

Hunting

Hunting and fishing in South Carolina is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Visit www.dnr.sc.gov for more about the SCDNR and for hunting and fishing regulations in South Carolina

Recreational and Target Shooting

Among the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests most popular facilities, nine unsupervised rifle ranges are open all year. Most use occurs before hunting seasons open. Click the link above for locations and details.

For a list of all rifle ranges on public lands in South Carolina, please visit the SC Department of Natural Resources site at dnr.sc.gov/shooting

Rifle Range Annual Permit Application

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Andrew Pickens Ranger District

Site Open

The Andrew Pickens Ranger District is home to the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River, a popular angling and whitewater destination. The Ellicott Rock Wilderness offers opportunities for solitude and…

Asphalt Pond

Asphalt Pond is one of several small ponds on the Francis Marion National Forest that provides good fishing for bass, bream and catfish.Click here for a printable Francis Marion fishing opportunity…

Beaver Dam Rifle Range

Site Open

Range will be closed every Wednesday from 8 am to 10 am for range maintenance. Ranges include right-handed, left-handed and accessible shooting benches, 25 and 100-yard backstops and permit the use…

Beaverdam Creek

Beaverdam Creek

Bellfield Pond

The two-acre Bellfield Pond is one of several small ponds on the Francis Marion National Forest that provides good fishing for bass, bream and catfish.Click here for a printable Francis Marion…

Bluebird Pond

Bluebird Pond covers approximately three acres and provides good fishing for bass, bream and catfish.Click here for a printable Francis Marion fishing opportunity guide.

Boggy Head Rifle Range

Site Open

The Francis Marion National Forest offers two range facilities for still target shooting: Boggy Head and Twin Ponds. The ranges were designed with firearm enthusiasts in mind and can accomodate…

Broad River

The Broad River flows along the eastern side of the Enoree District within the Sumter National Forest. Called the Broad River since 1745, the river once was a boundary between the Cherokee and…

Buck Hall Recreation Area

Site Open

This premier recreation area is situated on the site of the old Buck Hall plantation just six miles southeast of McClellanville. Its location on the Intracoastal Waterway provides the best access to…

Candy Branch Rifle Range

Site Temporarily Closed

Ranges include right-handed, left-handed and accessible shooting benches, 25 and 100-yard backstops and permit the use of pistols and rifles.Printable guide and vicinity map