In 19th Century America, "blue laws" restricted many activities on Sunday, including Hunting.  Restrictions on Sunday hunting on public lands are old blue laws left on the books in just a handful of states.  There are many states that have either changed this or are in the process of changing this.  Hunting is part of America’s heritage and hunters contribute billions of dollars to wildlife and conservation programs, through license fees and revenues generated through purchases of firearms, ammunition and hunting equipment through Pittman-Robertson funds.  

We as citizens of the State of South Carolina that engage in the lawful hunting of game on public lands, Wildlife Management Area lands and National Forest lands are not currently allowed the opportunity to hunt game on Sundays as per the current South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Rules and Regulations.  

Many hunters are prevented from introducing their children or friends to hunting because they are competing against organized sports and other activities on Saturday, which is currently their only opportunity to hunt outside of the work or school week.  Countless hunters stop hunting because of the lack of opportunity, both in time and accessible land.  The addition of an extra day in the field, especially on the weekend, increases the opportunity to enjoy our hunting heritage.  Allowing hunting on Sundays will invigorate essential hunter recruitment and retention efforts.

We as hunters and registered voters in the State of South Carolina seek to expand hunting opportunities in South Carolina by eliminating the prohibition against hunting on Sundays on our public lands, Wildlife Management Area lands and National Forest lands.

By signing this petition you are asking for our State Legislators and lawmakers to remove the barrier to Sunday hunting on our public lands in South Carolina.