Wood Duck Box Program application is available through Oct. 31

Applications are now being accepted for the SCDNR 2026 Wood Duck Box Program.

The application is listed under "Lottery Hunts" within Go Outdoors SC.

Applicants are selected by randomized computer drawing after the application period is over.

- Applicants must have or create an account through Go Outdoors SC

- Random selection, NOT based on preference points or when you applied

- Must be SC resident & at least 18 years old to apply

- Up to 3 boxes can be requested, cost is $50 per box requested, if selected

- Odds of selection based on total number of applicants

- Applicants will be notified by email whether or not they were selected

- Boxes must be picked up on specified days at each delivery location. Successful applicants will be notified of pickup days for their location.

- There will be no refunds

Deadline to apply is Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m.

You may apply for up to three wood duck boxes, though SCDNR reserves the right to reduce this number at its discretion.

The cost per box is $50 and will be charged automatically to winning applications at the time the lottery is finalized.

The decision to charge a fee for boxes was necessitated by escalating costs for materials and box construction. This change was approved by the Waterfowl Advisory Committee and will result in more waterfowl permit funds allocated to waterfowl habitat projects on public lands in South Carolina.

You must provide a stored payment method on your application profile in order to apply.

The duck boxes will come with the predator guard, but you must supply the post and mounting hardware (available at a local hardware store).

For information about constructing your own duck boxes, visit https://tinyurl.com/ycythu3e.