Cliff Pitts WMA Field Guide

Overview

Address

170 Armstrong Rd, Laurens, SC 29360

Acreage

~1,000 acres managed

Game Zone

Zone 2

Terrain

Ag fields, pine stands, hardwood bottoms

Agency

SCDNR

Phone

(864) 427-5140

Known For

Dove Field Management Accessible Deer Hunting Bird Dog Training

Species & Seasons

🦌 Whitetail Deer 5 / season

Archery Sept 15 – Sept 30

Primitive Weapons Oct 1 – Oct 10

Gun Oct 11 – Jan 1

Daily Bag 2 per day · 5 per season

🦃 Turkey 2 / season

Spring Gobbler Apr 3 – May 3

Season Limit 2 per season

🕊️ Mourning Dove 15 / day

Segment 1 Sept 1 – Oct 4 (Saturdays only)

Segments 2–3 Mon–Sat

Hunting Hours Afternoon only (after noon)

Shell Limit 50 shells per day

⚠️ Managed public dove field. Requires Migratory Bird Permit. Fields rotate annually — scout before opener.

🐿️ Small Game Varies

Species Squirrel, rabbit, fox

General Season Oct – Mar (varies by species)

🐗 Feral Hog No limit

On WMA During open hunting seasons

Adjacent Private Open year-round

Access & Directions

1 From Spartanburg, take I-26 W to US-76 W toward Laurens.

2 From Laurens, head west on Hwy 76 for 3.6 miles.

3 Turn left on Hwy 252, continue 7 miles.

4 Turn left on Hood Creek Rd, go 0.9 miles. Parking lot on right.

Drive Time ~45 min from Spartanburg

Parking Designated lot at Hood Creek Rd entrance

GPS 34.48°N, 82.18°W (approx.)

Access Valid SC hunting license + WMA permit required

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Field Tips

🌾 Dove fields are actively managed and rotate annually. Scout the field before opening day to confirm active placement.

🌳 Best deer hunting near hardwood creek drainages and pine-to-hardwood transition zones.

🐕 Bird dog training area available Sept 15 – Mar 15 (not Sundays). Must carry valid hunting license + WMA permit.

🔶 Wear solid international orange vest and hat during all gun deer seasons. No exceptions.

🚫 No target practice permitted on WMA lands.

🏷️ All harvested deer must be tagged at the point of kill before being moved — do not wait until you reach your vehicle.

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Emergency Info

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Call 911

Laurens Sheriff (864) 984-2523

SC DNR Dispatch 1-800-922-5431

Nearest Hospital Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital
22725 Hwy 76, Clinton, SC

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