Section 50-11-310 - Open season for antlered deer(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 1, 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 1, 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.(B) In Game Zones 1 and 2, it is unlawful to pursue deer with dogs.(C) The department may promulgate regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act to establish the seasons for the hunting and taking of deer, methods for the hunting and taking of deer, and other restrictions for the hunting and taking of deer on wildlife management areas, heritage trust lands, and properties owned or leased by the department.(D) It is unlawful to pursue deer with dogs except during the prescribed season for hunting deer.(E) For special primitive weapons seasons, primitive weapons include bow and arrow, crossbows, muzzle-loading shotguns of twenty gauge or larger, and rifles of .36 caliber or larger with open or peep sights or scopes, which use black powder or a black powder substitute that does not contain nitrocellulose or nitroglycerin components as the propellant charge. There are no restrictions on ignition systems including flintstone, percussion cap, shotgun primer, disk, or electronic. During primitive weapons seasons, no revolving rifles are permitted.Amended by 2014 S.C. Acts, Act No. 227 (SB 1071), s 4, eff. 7/1/2015.Amended by 2013 S.C. Acts, Act No. 70 (SB 551), s 2, eff. 6/13/2013.Amended by 2013 S.C. Acts, Act No. 70 (SB 551), s 1, eff. 6/13/2013.Amended by 2013 S.C. Acts, Act No. 2 (SB 91), s 1, eff. 3/1/2013.Amended by 2010 S.C. Acts, Act No. 286 (HB 3541), s 4, eff. 6/29/2010.2013 Act No. 2, Section 1, eff 3/1/2013; 2010 Act No. 286, Section 4, eff 6/29/2010; 2008 Act No. 286, Section 9, eff 6/11/2008; 2006 Act No. 289, Section 4; 2003 Act No. 32, Section 1; 2001 Act No. 30, Section 1; 2000 Act No. 387, Part II, Section 75; 1997 Act No. 57, Section 2; 1997 Act No. 33, Section 2; 1996 Act No. 427, Section 1; 1994 Act No. 375, Section 1; 1994 Act No. 282, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1262; 1992 Act No. 316, Section 9; 1988 Act No. 561, Section 1; 1985 Act No. 68, Section 14)]; 1972 (57) 2201; 50-11-990 (1962 Code Section 28-337.6:4; 1985 Act No. 68, Section 19); 50-11-975 (1978 Act No. 395; 1985 Act No. 68, Sections 12, 13); 1983 Act No. 95, Section 1; 1981 Act No. 119, Section 1; 1976 Act No. 485, Section 10; 1975 (59) 205; 1974 (58) 2198; 50-11-970 (1962 Code 28-339.1; 1985 Act No. 68, Section 11); 1976 Act No. 485, Section 9; 1961 (52) 224; 50-11-910 (1962 Code Section 28-339; 1985 Act No. 68 Section 10); 1984 Act No. 460, Section 1; 1981 Act No. 63, Section 1; 1976 Act No. 485 Sections 7, 8; 1962 (52) 1711; 1959 (51) 37, 354; 1955 (49) 105; 1952 (47) 1844, 2179; 1951 (47) 244; 1952 Code Section 28-338.1; 50-11-850 (1962 Code Section 28-338.1; 1953 (48) 7); 50-11-800 (1962 Code Section 28-337.6; 1979 Act No. 101, Section 4); 1972 (57) 2431; 1967 (55) 159; 50-11-690 (1962 Code Section 28-334.3:1; 1984 Act No. 413, Section 2); 1979 Act No. 101, Section 2; 1961 (52) 460; 1958 (50) 1568; 1956 (49) 1660; 1953 (48) 623; 50-11-660 (1962 Code Section 28-334.2; 1979 Act No. 101, Section 1); 1973 (58) 431; 1971 (57) 490; 1961 (52) 460; 1959 (51) 80; 1958 (50) 1568; 1956 (49) 1660; 1953 (48) 623; 50-11-650 (1962 Code Section 28-334.1; Repealed by 1985 Act No. 68, Section 22); 1972 (57) 3071; 50-11-600 (1962 Code Section 28-334.23; 1964 (53) 2144); [Derived from former Sections 50-11-480 (1962 Code Section 28-333.2.