HUNTING & FISHING SEASONS
Stay informed with Rhode Island's hunting and fishing season dates, regulations, and important deadlines
White-Tailed Deer (Archery)
October 1 - January 31
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 2 - December 14
Two-week shotgun season in designated management zones.
Shotgun only, slugs required. Orange clothing mandatory.
Spring Turkey
April 15 - May 31
Bearded turkey only during spring season.
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
October 8 - January 27
Duck and goose season with federal and state regulations.
Varies by species. Federal duck stamp required.