What is the most common duck in South Carolina?

Mallard
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) The mallard is our most common duck, found in all flyways. The main wintering area is the lower Mississippi basin and along the gulf coast, but many stay as far north as open waters permit. In South Carolina, mallards are common winter residents.

Is there good duck hunting in South Carolina?

Not to be outdone by its cousin to the north, South Carolina puts up good waterfowl harvest numbers and offers some quality public gunning. As you might expect, wood ducks dominate the harvest, as inland swamps, creeks and flooded timber provide perfect habitat and great opportunity for the birds.

Where are the ducks in South Carolina?

A significant portion of South Carolina’s annual duck harvest migrates to us from the Prairie Pothole Region, also referred to as “the duck factory.” The majority of our Mallards originate in the Great Lakes Region and St. Lawrence Plain. The Prairie Pothole Region, Great Lakes Region, and St.

Where can I go duck hunting in South Carolina?

South Carolina Waterfowl Hunting

• Barrier Island Guide Service. 272 Old Ashley Loop, Pawleys Island, South Carolina 29585.
• Black River Plantation. 1390 Epps Rd., New Zion, South Carolina 29111.
• Fork Plantation.
• Moree’s Sportsmans Preserve.
• River Bend Sportsman’s Resort.
• Toney Creek Plantation.

What is the difference between puddle ducks and diving ducks?

Puddle ducks are found primarily on the shallows of lakes, rivers, and freshwater marshes. Puddle ducks prefer to feed on or near the water’s surface. They launch themselves directly upward when taking off. Diving ducks inhabit large deep lakes and rivers, coastal bays, and inlets.

What lakes can you duck hunt in South Carolina?

Federal Migratory Bird Hunting & Conservation Stamp

• Bear Creek in Lancaster County (200 yards)
• Broadway Lake in Anderson County (200 yards)
• Gills Creek in Lancaster County (200 yards)
• Lake Greenwood (200 yards)
• Lake Keowee (200 yards)
• Lake Murray.
• Lake Wateree (200 yards)
• Lake Marion.

Can you duck hunt Lake Keowee?

It is unlawful to hunt migratory waterfowl on Lake Keowee within two hundred yards of a dwelling. This includes all waters upstream of the Keowee Dam to the confluence of Eastatoe River and Little Eastatoe Creek on the Eastatoe River; South Carolina State Highway 133 on Cedar, Crowe, and Mile Creeks in Pickens County.

Where can I duck hunt in upstate SC?

SANTEE COASTAL RESERVE WMA. Santee Coastal Reserve WMA, between Charleston and Georgetown at the lower reaches of the Santee River, is viewed as the best WMA for a duck hunt.

How far do you have to be from a house to duck hunt in SC?

It is unlawful to hunt migratory waterfowl on Lake Wateree within two hundred yards of a dwelling without written permission of the owner and occupant.

Do all ducks need water to survive?

Ducks love water and use about 1 litre of drinking water per duck per day. They need water to keep their eyes, bills, feet and feathers in good condition. The water should be deep enough for them to stick their whole head into and to wash their body.