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Rhode Island Hunting Resources
Updated: September 16, 2026
Source: Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
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- White-tailed Deer — Archerythru Jan 31
- Wild Turkey — Fallthru Sep 30
- Black Bear — Lottery Onlythru Sep 30
- Canada Goose — Early Seasonthru Sep 30
- Deer — Archerythru Jan 31
- Dove — Regularthru Dec 15
- Rail — Regularthru Nov 9
- Snipe — Regularthru Nov 9
- Crow — Regularthru Apr 3
- Squirrel — Regularthru Feb 28
- Coyote — State Landthru May 23
- Deer — Archery Zones 1 & 2thru Jan 31
- Crow — Firearmthru Oct 4
- King/Clapper Rail — Firearmthru Nov 9
- Sora/Virginia Rail — Firearmthru Nov 9
- Snipe — Firearmthru Nov 9
- Mourning Dove — Firearmthru Sep 30
Opening Soon
- Small Game (Squirrel/Rabbit) — Regularopens Oct 1
- Turkey — Fall Archeryopens Oct 1
- Rabbit — Regularopens Oct 1
- Raccoon — Regularopens Oct 1
- Duck, Sea Duck, Merganser, Coot — Regularopens Oct 9
- Pheasant — Youthopens Oct 10
- Pheasant — Regularopens Oct 14
- Snow Goose — Regularopens Oct 14
- Snow Goose — Firearmopens Oct 14
- Deer — Archery Zone 4opens Oct 15
- Woodcock — Regularopens Oct 17
- Pheasant, Quail, Woodchuck — State Landopens Oct 17
- Deer — Archery Zone 3 Youthopens Oct 17
- Woodcock — Firearmopens Oct 17
- Deer — Archery Zone 3opens Oct 19
- Waterfowl — Youthopens Oct 24
- Deer — Muzzleloader Zones 1 & 2 Youthopens Oct 31
- White-tailed Deer — Muzzleloaderopens Nov 7
- Fox — Regularopens Nov 7
- Deer — Muzzleloader Zones 1 & 2opens Nov 7
Ending Soon
- Wild Turkey — Fallends Sep 30
- Black Bear — Lottery Onlyends Sep 30
- Canada Goose — Early Seasonends Sep 30
- Mourning Dove — Firearmends Sep 30
- Crow — Firearmends Oct 4
White-tailed Deer
ArcheryZone 1 dates
Sep 15, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027MuzzleloaderZone-by-zone dates may vary
Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026ShotgunRhode Island only allows shotguns and muzzleloaders for firearms hunts
Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026Wild Turkey
FallWMAs Only; 1 either-sex bird
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026Spring Youth2 bearded birds (1 on state land)
Apr 19, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027Spring GeneralGeneral season
Apr 29, 2027 – May 23, 2027Black Bear
Lottery OnlyHighly limited permits
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026Ducks
General (Split Season 1)Federal stamp required
Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026General (Split Season 2)Federal stamp required
Dec 5, 2026 – Feb 5, 2027Canada Goose
Early SeasonEarly season
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026Regular SeasonSplit season. Second segment: Dec 5-Jan 24
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026Late SeasonLate season
Jan 30, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027Pheasant
Regular2 daily; males only
Oct 14, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027YouthStatewide.
Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026Small Game (Squirrel/Rabbit)
RegularRegular season
Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027Deer
Youth ArcheryZones 1 and 2 only.
Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026ArcheryZones 1 and 2.
Sep 15, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027Archery Zones 1 & 2 YouthYouth only
Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026Archery Zones 1 & 2Regular archery season for Zones 1 and 2
Sep 15, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027Archery Zone 3 YouthPatience and Prudence Islands, Youth only
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026Archery Zone 3Patience and Prudence Islands
Oct 19, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027Archery Zone 4Block Island. Specific dates: Oct 15, 16, 19-23, 26-30
Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026Muzzleloader Zones 1 & 2 YouthYouth only
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Muzzleloader Zones 1 & 2Regular muzzleloader season for Zones 1 and 2
Nov 7, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026Shotgun Zones 1 & 2Regular shotgun season for Zones 1 and 2
Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Turkey
Fall ArcheryStatewide.
Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Youth SpringStatewide.
Apr 19, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027Paraplegic SpringStatewide.
Apr 24, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027SpringStatewide.
Apr 29, 2027 – May 23, 2027Snow Goose
RegularIncludes blue goose.
Oct 14, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027FirearmIncludes blue goose
Oct 14, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027Duck, Sea Duck, Merganser, Coot
RegularSplit season: Oct 9-12, Nov 25-29, and Dec 5-Jan 24.
Oct 9, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027Brant
RegularStatewide.
Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027Waterfowl
YouthStatewide.
Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026Active Military and VeteranStatewide.
Nov 10, 2026 – Nov 11, 2026Dove
RegularSplit season: Sept 1-30 and Oct 17-Dec 15.
Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026Woodcock
RegularStatewide.
Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026FirearmRegular season
Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026Rail
RegularIncludes King, Clapper, Sora, and Virginia Rail.
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026Snipe
RegularStatewide.
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026FirearmRegular season
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026Crow
RegularAug 14-Oct 4 (Fri-Sun only), Oct 17-Dec 7, Dec 18-Apr 3 (Fri-Sun only).
Aug 14, 2026 – Apr 3, 2027FirearmFri, Sat, Sun only. Additional splits: Oct 17-Dec 7, and Dec 18-Apr 3 (Fri, Sat, Sun only)
Aug 14, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026Pheasant, Quail, Woodchuck
State LandState Land only.
Oct 17, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Rabbit
RegularCottontail Rabbit.
Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Squirrel
RegularGray and Red Squirrel.
Sep 12, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Raccoon
RegularStatewide.
Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Fox
RegularRed and Gray Fox.
Nov 7, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Coyote
State LandSplit season: Sept 15-Feb 28 and Apr 29-May 23.
Sep 15, 2026 – May 23, 2027King/Clapper Rail
FirearmRegular season
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026Sora/Virginia Rail
FirearmRegular season
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026Mourning Dove
FirearmSplit season. Second segment: Oct 17-Dec 15
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026Free Membership
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