HUNTING & FISHING SEASONS
Stay informed with Rhode Island's hunting and fishing season dates, regulations, and important deadlines
White-Tailed Deer (Archery)
September 15 - January 31 (Zone 1), October 1 - January 31 (Zone 2)
Statewide archery season for deer. Antlerless deer require special permits.
Bag limit: 1 deer per day, 5 per season with proper permits
White-Tailed Deer (Shotgun)
December 6-21 (Zone 1), December 6-14 (Zone 2)
Two-week shotgun season in designated management zones.
Shotgun only, slugs required. Orange clothing mandatory.
Spring Turkey
April 30 - May 24
Bearded turkey only during spring season. Youth season Apr 20-26.
Bag limit: 2 bearded turkeys per season
Fall Turkey (Archery)
October 1 - October 31
Archery-only turkey season, either sex.
Bag limit: 1 turkey
Fall Turkey (Shotgun)
November 1 - November 30
Shotgun turkey season, either sex.
Bag limit: 1 turkey
Rabbit & Hare
October 1 - February 28
Cottontail rabbit and snowshoe hare season.
Bag limit: 4 per day
Waterfowl
Oct 10-13, Nov 26-30, Dec 6 - Jan 25 (Ducks/Geese)
Duck and goose season with federal and state regulations. Split season dates.
Varies by species. Federal duck stamp required.