Based on 2,890 research-grade iNaturalist observations in South Carolina, White-tailed Deer is most often recorded in June; in South Carolina it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #2 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Odocoileus virginianus
White-tailed Deer in South Carolina by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in South Carolina in June
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Eastern Cottontail
Common Raccoon
Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo
Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin
Eastern Chipmunk
Marsh Rabbit
American Black Bear
Places to look in South Carolina
Botanical GardenSouth Carolina Botanical Garden
State ParkTable Rock State Park
State ParkHuntington Beach State Park
State ParkParis Mountain State Park
State ParkDevils Fork State Park
Botanical GardenRiverbanks Zoo
FAQ
When does White-tailed Deer appear in South Carolina?
Mainly May–April, with the most records in June.
How common is White-tailed Deer in South Carolina?
It ranks #2 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in South Carolina (2,890 records in our sample).