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Rhode Island Hunting

Everything you need to plan your hunting trips in Rhode Island, from maps and regulations to season dates, game animals, quotas, and hunting zones. Plus much more! Start your research right here.

Overview

Known For

For as small as Rhode Island is there is plenty of whitetail deer to pursue. Hunters here can also go after turkey, waterfowl, and stocked pheasants.

Terrain

Rhode Island’s terrain is mostly gently rolling hills, with some heavier forestlands in the northwest corner of the state. Toward the coastline are lowlands, sandy beaches, and sporadic lakes and ponds.

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Rhode Island Hunting Seasons

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Season
Start Date
End Date
Coyote
Apr 27, 2023 – May 21, 2023
Coyote – State Land Part 2
Apr 27, 2023
May 21, 2023
Deer
Oct 11, 2022 – Oct 31, 2022
Deer – Archery Zone 4
Excludes weekends.
Oct 11, 2022
Oct 31, 2022
Deer
Nov 5, 2022 – Nov 27, 2022
Deer – Muzzleloader Zone 1 & 2
Nov 5, 2022
Nov 27, 2022
Deer
Dec 3, 2022 – Dec 11, 2022
Deer – Shotgun Zone 2
Dec 3, 2022
Dec 11, 2022
Deer
Dec 3, 2022 – Dec 18, 2022
Deer – Shotgun Zone 1
First Saturday in December extending sixteen (16) days inclusive of the first Saturday.
Dec 3, 2022
Dec 18, 2022
Duck
Oct 7, 2023 – Oct 10, 2023
Duck – Regular Part 1
Oct 7, 2023
Oct 10, 2023
Duck
Oct 29, 2023 – Oct 30, 2023
Duck – Youth Waterfowl
Oct 29, 2023
Oct 30, 2023
Duck
Nov 23, 2023 – Nov 27, 2023
Duck – Regular Part 2
Nov 23, 2023
Nov 27, 2023
Goose
Sep 1, 2023 – Sep 30, 2023
Goose – Early Canada Goose
Sep 1, 2023
Sep 30, 2023
Goose
Oct 29, 2023 – Oct 30, 2023
Goose – Youth Waterfowl
Oct 29, 2023
Oct 30, 2023
Goose
Nov 19, 2023 – Nov 27, 2023
Goose – Regular Canada Goose Part 1
Nov 19, 2023
Nov 27, 2023
Pheasant
Oct 8, 2023 – Oct 9, 2023
Pheasant – Youth
Oct 8, 2023
Oct 9, 2023
Turkey Game Type
Apr 27, 2023 – May 21, 2023
Turkey – Spring Gobbler
Apr 27, 2023
May 21, 2023
Turkey Game Type
Oct 1, 2023 – Oct 31, 2023
Turkey – Fall Archery

1 either sex bird

Oct 1, 2023
Oct 31, 2023
Turkey Game Type
Oct 1, 2023 – Oct 31, 2023
Turkey – Fall Archery
Oct 1, 2023
Oct 31, 2023

Rhode Island Licenses, Permits, and Regulations

Rhode Island hunting licenses, permits, and regulations for resident and non-resident hunters can be purchased on the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management website. Click below to view the website.

Hunting GPS Maps

Every Rhode Island hunter should have hunting GPS maps on hand. Rhode Island hunting maps are available from onX Hunt. With a paid membership you can access Satellite, Topo, or Hybrid Basemaps, over which you can view maps of hunting zones, along with State, Forest Service, and other public and private property boundaries. You can view trails and roads, and even download maps to the Hunt App for use offline. Click below to get onX Hunt for Rhode Island.

Hunting Zones

There are four different hunting zones in Rhode Island, and they each designate how many antlerless deer can be taken in each zone. Statewide, hunters can harvest up to two antlered deer (only one in Zone 3 however), and in Zone 4 a hunter can take an unlimited number of antlerless deer. Click below to view Rhode Island’s hunting zones in more detail through an interactive map.

Hunting Layers

RI Private Lands Preview

RI Private Lands

Over 350,000 parcels mapped by the onX team, this layer helps you know who the property owners are in Rhode Island. Tap any parcel to learn more info about the owner and acreage.

RI Gov Lands Preview

RI Gov Lands

onX has the most accurate maps of Gov Lands, covering over 100,000 acres in Rhode Island. Not all Gov Lands offer access opportunities, check regulations before recreating.

SUBLAYERS (2) Expand Sublayers
RI Hunt Zone Preview

RI Hunt Zone

Includes 2 Sublayers

  • RI Deer Management Zones
  • Late Goose Hunt Zones
RI Possible Access Preview

RI Possible Access

onX has mapped 0 acres of possible access lands in Rhode Island including timber companies and land conservation groups. Research rules on these private lands before recreating.

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