Deer Antler Records

The Antler Records Program of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources annually publishes the Deer Antler Records to share information about deer hunting and the deer population. Antlers from deer that are taken in the fall are typically measured the following spring.

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    South Carolina Deer Antler Records 2023
    (2023-08-14) Ruth, Charles Jr.; South Carolina Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division
    The purpose of the Antler Records Program is two-fold. First, because of the increased interest in deer hunting exhibited by sportsmen, it is a way to recognize outstanding white-tailed deer taken in South Carolina. Second, it provides management information that allows SCDNR wildlife biologists to identify areas that produce quality deer. When particular areas stand out it is important to attempt to recognize the underlying characteristics that produce outstanding animals.
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    South Carolina Deer Antler Records 2018
    (South Carolina State Library, 2018) Ruth, Charles, Jr.; South Carolina Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division
    The purpose of the Antler Records Program is two-fold. First, because of the increased interest in deer hunting exhibited by sportsmen, it is a way to recognize outstanding white-tailed deer taken in South Carolina. Second, it provides management information that allows SCDNR wildlife biologists to identify areas that produce quality deer.
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    South Carolina Deer Antler Records 2017
    (South Carolina State Library, 2017) Ruth, Charles, Jr.; South Carolina Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division
    The purpose of the Antler Records Program is two-fold. First, because of the increased interest in deer hunting exhibited by sportsmen, it is a way to recognize outstanding white-tailed deer taken in South Carolina. Second, it provides management information that allows SCDNR wildlife biologists to identify areas that produce quality deer.
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    South Carolina Deer Antler Records 2016
    (South Carolina State Library, 2016) Ruth, Charles, Jr.; South Carolina Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division
    The purpose of the Antler Records Program is two-fold. First, because of the increased interest in deer hunting exhibited by sportsmen, it is a way to recognize outstanding white-tailed deer taken in South Carolina. Second, it provides management information that allows SCDNR wildlife biologists to identify areas that produce quality deer.
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    South Carolina Deer Antler Records 2015
    (South Carolina State Library, 2015) Ruth, Charles, Jr.; South Carolina Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division
    The purpose of the Antler Records Program is two-fold. First, because of the increased interest in deer hunting exhibited by sportsmen, it is a way to recognize outstanding white-tailed deer taken in South Carolina. Second, it provides management information that allows SCDNR wildlife biologists to identify areas that produce quality deer.
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    South Carolina Deer Antler Records 2014
    (South Carolina State Library, 2014) Ruth, Charles, Jr.; South Carolina Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division
    The purpose of the Antler Records Program is two-fold. First, because of the increased interest in deer hunting exhibited by sportsmen, it is a way to recognize outstanding white-tailed deer taken in South Carolina. Second, it provides management information that allows SCDNR wildlife biologists to identify areas that produce quality deer.
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    South Carolina Deer Antler Records 2013
    (South Carolina State Library, 2013) Ruth, Charles, Jr.; South Carolina Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division
    The purpose of the Antler Records Program is two-fold. First, because of the increased interest in deer hunting exhibited by sportsmen, it is a way to recognize outstanding white-tailed deer taken in South Carolina. Second, it provides management information that allows SCDNR wildlife biologists to identify areas that produce quality deer.
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    South Carolina Deer Antler Records 2012
    (South Carolina State Library, 2012) Ruth, Charles, Jr.; South Carolina Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division
    The purpose of the Antler Records Program is two-fold. First, because of the increased interest in deer hunting exhibited by sportsmen, it is a way to recognize outstanding white-tailed deer taken in South Carolina. Second, it provides management information that allows SCDNR wildlife biologists to identify areas that produce quality deer.
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    South Carolina Deer Antler Records 2011
    (South Carolina State Library, 2011) Ruth, Charles, Jr.; South Carolina Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division
    The purpose of the Antler Records Program is two-fold. First, because of the increased interest in deer hunting exhibited by sportsmen, it is a way to recognize outstanding white-tailed deer taken in South Carolina. Second, it provides management information that allows SCDNR wildlife biologists to identify areas that produce quality deer.
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    South Carolina Deer Antler Records 2010
    (South Carolina State Library, 2010) Ruth, Charles, Jr.; South Carolina Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division
    The purpose of the Antler Records Program is two-fold. First, because of the increased interest in deer hunting exhibited by sportsmen, it is a way to recognize outstanding white-tailed deer taken in South Carolina. Second, it provides management information that allows SCDNR wildlife biologists to identify areas that produce quality deer.
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    South Carolina Deer Antler Records 2009
    (South Carolina State Library, 2009) Ruth, Charles, Jr.; South Carolina Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division
    The purpose of the Antler Records Program is two-fold. First, because of the increased interest in deer hunting exhibited by sportsmen, it is a way to recognize outstanding white-tailed deer taken in South Carolina. Second, it provides management information that allows SCDNR wildlife biologists to identify areas that produce quality deer.
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    South Carolina Deer Antler Records 2008
    (South Carolina State Library, 2008) Ruth, Charles, Jr.; South Carolina Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division
    The purpose of the Antler Records Program is two-fold. First, because of the increased interest in deer hunting exhibited by sportsmen, it is a way to recognize outstanding white-tailed deer taken in South Carolina. Second, it provides management information that allows SCDNR wildlife biologists to identify areas that produce quality deer.
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    South Carolina Deer Antler Records 2007
    (South Carolina State Library, 2007) Ruth, Charles, Jr.; South Carolina Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division
    The purpose of the Antler Records Program is two-fold. First, because of the increased interest in deer hunting exhibited by sportsmen, it is a way to recognize outstanding white-tailed deer taken in South Carolina. Second, it provides management information that allows SCDNR wildlife biologists to identify areas that produce quality deer.
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    South Carolina Deer Antler Records 2006
    (South Carolina State Library, 2006) Ruth, Charles, Jr.; South Carolina Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division
    The purpose of the Antler Records Program is two-fold. First, because of the increased interest in deer hunting exhibited by sportsmen, it is a way to recognize outstanding white-tailed deer taken in South Carolina. Second, it provides management information that allows SCDNR wildlife biologists to identify areas that produce quality deer.
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    South Carolina Deer Antler Records 2005
    (South Carolina State Library, 2005) Ruth, Charles, Jr.; South Carolina Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division
    The purpose of the Antler Records Program is two-fold. First, because of the increased interest in deer hunting exhibited by sportsmen, it is a way to recognize outstanding white-tailed deer taken in South Carolina. Second, it provides management information that allows SCDNR wildlife biologists to identify areas that produce quality deer.
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    South Carolina Deer Antler Records 2022
    (South Carolina State Library, 2022) Ruth, Charles, Jr.; South Carolina Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division
    The purpose of the Antler Records Program is two-fold. First, because of the increased interest in deer hunting exhibited by sportsmen, it is a way to recognize outstanding white-tailed deer taken in South Carolina. Second, it provides management information that allows SCDNR wildlife biologists to identify areas that produce quality deer. This addition of South Carolina Deer Antler Records 2022 is based on activities conducted in the score year 2022.
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    South Carolina Deer Antler Records 2020 & 2021
    (South Carolina State Library, 2021-07-15) Ruth, Charles, Jr.; South Carolina Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division
    Due to issues associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) was unable to conduct annual antler measuring events during the spring of 2020 and 2021. However, SCDNR staff measured antlers on a one-on-one basis by appointment in agency offices in 2021. These efforts revealed 222 new records including 211 typical and 11 non-typical racks. Of the 222 records, 150 were taken during the 2019 or 2020 deer seasons.
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    South Carolina Deer Antler Records 2019
    (South Carolina State Library, 2019) Ruth, Charles, Jr.; South Carolina Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division
    The purpose of the Antler Records Program is two-fold. First, because of the increased interest in deer hunting exhibited by sportsmen, it is a way to recognize outstanding white-tailed deer taken in South Carolina. Second, it provides management information that allows SCDNR wildlife biologists to identify areas that produce quality deer. This addition of South Carolina Deer Antler Records 2019 is based on activities conducted in the score year 2019.