National Fish Hatchery · South Carolina · FWS Region 4

Orangeburg National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Orangeburg National Fish Hatchery lies in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, with about 232 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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Orangeburg NFH hunt unit map

Hunt units are colored by 2026–2027 status. Toggle layers for FWS-owned land, the approved refuge boundary and private easements. Use satellite imagery to scout marshes, timber edges and access points.

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Hunting at Orangeburg NFH

  • Big Game
  • Waterfowl
  • Wild Turkey
  • Upland Birds
  • Migratory Birds
  • Small Game
  • Feral & Exotic
  • Fishing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not list any hunting opportunities for this station. Fishing is available — freshwater fishing.

Hunt units (1)

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Closed: 50 (100%)0huntable acres
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Permits & licenses

Refuge permit

Not listed

USFWS does not list a separate refuge permit for this station. Specific units or hunts (e.g. quota deer hunts) may still require one — check the hunt brochure.

You'll also need

  • A valid South Carolina hunting license and any required tags or stamps — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Orangeburg NFH

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

Orangeburg National Fish Hatchery consists of two units, a main station and a substation. The substation is used for fish production.

State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.

How to get to Orangeburg NFH

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Destination: Orangeburg National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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33.40870, -80.88668
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33°24′31.3″N 80°53′12.0″W

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Nearest towns

  • Columbia, SC42 mi S of town
  • Augusta, GA63 mi E of town
  • Beaufort, SC69 mi N of town
  • Charleston, SC70 mi NW of town

Closest airports

  • CHS Charleston Intl60 mi
  • SAV Savannah/Hilton Head90 mi

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is the station reference location published by USFWS — often the headquarters or main entrance. For a specific hunt unit, open its page or click it on the map for coordinates and parking planning.

Sunrise, sunset & shooting hours

Today at Orangeburg NFH

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in New York local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:27 AM6:57 AM7:50 PM12h 54m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:36 AM7:06 AM7:31 PM12h 26m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:46 AM7:16 AM7:09 PM11h 53m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:56 AM7:26 AM6:51 PM11h 24m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:11 AM6:41 AM5:32 PM10h 52m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:24 AM6:54 AM5:22 PM10h 28m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM5:16 PM10h 07m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:49 AM7:19 AM5:17 PM9h 58m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:57 AM7:27 AM5:25 PM9h 59m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:57 AM7:27 AM5:37 PM10h 10m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:49 AM7:19 AM5:53 PM10h 33m

Computed for 33.409, -80.887 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Orangeburg NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Orangeburg NFH?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Orangeburg National Fish Hatchery. All mapped units are closed to hunting.

Do I need a permit to hunt Orangeburg NFH?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Orangeburg NFH. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

Can you fish at Orangeburg NFH?

Yes. Fishing is permitted (freshwater fishing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.

Where is Orangeburg NFH located?

Orangeburg National Fish Hatchery is in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, about 42 miles S of Columbia, SC (straight-line). GPS: 33.40870, -80.88668.

What are legal shooting hours at Orangeburg NFH?

Migratory game bird shooting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; big game and other seasons follow state rules. See the sunrise/sunset table on this page and confirm in the refuge hunt brochure.

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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.