South Carolina Trapping
License 2026
Complete guide to trapping licenses in South Carolina - resident and nonresident fees, trap check hours, regulated species, pelt reporting requirements, and bobcat or otter permit rules. South Carolina requires a trapping license for all regulated furbearers. The state has productive beaver, otter, mink, raccoon, and bobcat populations across its Coastal Plain, Piedmont, and mountain regions. Nutria are present in coastal areas.
South Carolina Trapping License Requirements
South Carolina requires a valid trapping license to trap furbearing animals. Review all requirements before setting traps.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Resident Fee | $12.50 |
| Nonresident Fee | $100.00 |
| Separate From Hunting License | Yes - separate purchase required |
| Trapper Education Required | Not required |
| Trap Check Requirement | Every 24 hours |
| Trap Tagging Required | Not required |
| Pelt Reporting Required | Not required |
| Bobcat Permit Required | Not required |
| Otter Permit Required | Not required |
| Coyote Trapping | Year-round allowed |
| Trap Type Restrictions | No specific statewide jaw spread restrictions. Standard foothold and body-gripping traps allowed. |
Trappable Species in South Carolina
The following furbearing species may be legally trapped in South Carolina with the appropriate license and during open seasons. Some species may require additional permits.