Kim Drawdy, 30, and his 9-year-old daughter, Lauren, were hunting Wednesday near their home in Walterboro, South Carolina, according to Benny Drawdy, Kim's brother.
The two were shot by hunters after being mistaken for deer, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR).
The agency said a group of four hunters was driving deer, which is when a group walks toward the animals to move them, but it did not give further details on how two of the hunters were shot.
Emergency crews responded and found the victims about half a mile into the woods, Colleton County Fire Chief Barry McRoy told CNN.
The Colleton County Coroner has not yet released the cause and manner of death, according to McRoy.
The SCDNR is investigating the shooting.
"Kim Drawdy and his daughter Lauren where both tragically killed in a hunting accident on New Year's Day," Christen wrote.
"We are trying to raise money to help with funeral costs for both of these precious souls. Anything helps, and all prayers are appreciated."