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title: New multi-site deer lottery applications close Aug. 15
description: Applications for the new unrestricted multi-site deer hunt lottery for on public lands hunts are open through Aug. 15.
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# [New multi-site deer lottery applications close Aug. 15](https://buckmasters.com/news/hunting/hunting-news/articles/id/6249/new-multi-site-deer-lottery-applications-close-aug-15)

 Written by [South Carolina Department of Natural Resources](https://buckmasters.com/news/author/south-carolina-department-of-natural-resources) | Jul 22, 2025 3:31:31 PM

Applications for the new unrestricted multi-site deer hunt lottery for on public lands hunts are open through Aug. 15.

New just this year, the unrestricted multi-site lottery application will cover hunting opportunities on Bear Island, Donnelley and Bonneau Ferry WMA with no antler restrictions at these sites.

Because this is a new opportunity, each applicant will begin with zero (0) preference points and accrue preference points in the unrestricted multi-site lottery if they are not selected.  The traditional multi-site lottery, for properties with antler restrictions, will continue to operate and accrue preference points as before. 

These lotteries will operate independently and maintain separate preference points.  [For more information click here.](http://www.dnr.sc.gov/hunting/drawhunts.html?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=)

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