Hunting in Rhode Island
Everything you need to hunt legally in Rhode Island. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Check requirements
License Year
March 1 - Last day of February
Wildlife Agency
RI DEM
Updated: January 2026
Rhode Island Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Rhode Island.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Rhode Island based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
2 species tracked
Find all Rhode Island hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $27 resident
Compare Rhode Island hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
13 species covered
Rhode Island bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Rhode Island hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Rhode Island hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Rhode Island License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $27.00 | $160.00 |
| Resident Fishing | $27.00 | $45.00 |
| Combo | $42.00 | N/A |
Rhode Island Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Rhode Island.
Deer
Archery
Sep 15
to Jan 31
Deer
Shotgun
Nov 17
to Nov 29
Deer
Muzzleloader
Dec 1
to Dec 31
Turkey
Apr 26
to May 25
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
RI DEM
Digital License Info: PAPER LICENSE REQUIRED. Rhode Island is one of the few states that still requires a physical paper license.
Hunter Education
Rhode Island requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Rhode Island.
Store Your Rhode Island License in Hunter Passport
Keep your RI hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.