Since 1965, the Savannah River Site has provided optimal deer hunting opportunities for thousands of sportsmen. The site has over 150,000 acres of land that the annual deer hunts are conducted on. Harvesting of deer using the dog drive method has proven to be the most safe and effective manner to control the SRS deer population.

The SRS deer hunts are open to the general public. Hunts will be starting in October and lasting into December. The Stander selection process is on a lottery system. Current Dog Owners and Stander applicants, please read the Hunt Information and complete the on-line application by September 5, 2025. Dog Owners and selected Standers will be notified by email of your selected hunt dates and fees due.

If selected, you would report to the Deer Hunt Building at the specified date and time. Hunters will be required to show proof of Hunting License, Picture Identification, and your Email Notification. All weapons and hunting gear will be inspected at sign-in point. A safety briefing is conducted each morning before the hunt. Dog packs are positioned at their designated locations. The hunt will begin and end at a specified time. Hunt durations are approximately 3 to 4 hours. All harvested animals are tagged and brought to our check station where they are monitored for Cesium-137. SRS currently has a 22 millirem per year administrative dose limit to release game animals (deer, hogs, etc). They are field dressed and placed into a refrigerated truck. When hunts are terminated, hunters can claim their harvested animals at the Deer Hunt Check Station..