In South Carolina, Cockfighting is illegal.16-17-650(A)(2) .However, it is not illegal to own a gamecock, so long as you are not violating a zoning ordinance. For instance, many residential neighborhoods have covenants that prevent the residents from keeping wild game in the neighborhood. In addition, there also may be a zoning law that prevents you from keeping wild game on your property. You may wish to consult with your local zoning board, to see if you can legally keep a gamecock on your property.