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Rhode Island Hunting Season Dates 2026–27

Season openers, closers, and tag requirements by species. Always confirm against RI Dept of Environmental Management (DEM) before you hunt — dates can change.

License: resident $27.00 · nonresident $160.00. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.

White-tailed Deer Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
Youth ArcheryOct 10Oct 11License
ArcheryOct 12Nov 30License
FirearmsDec 1Dec 14License
MuzzleloaderDec 15Dec 21License
Late AntlerlessJan 2Jan 18License

Pheasant Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
Fall ArcheryOct 1Oct 31License
Spring YouthApr 20Apr 26License
Spring GobblerApr 30May 24License
Stocked SeasonOct 15Feb 28License

Dove Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
Mourning Dove: Split 1Sep 1Nov 14HIP
Mourning Dove: Split 2Dec 14Jan 15HIP

Pheasant Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
Regular SeasonOct 8Feb 28OTC

Rabbit & Squirrel Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
Cottontail RabbitOct 1Feb 28License
Gray/Fox SquirrelSep 1Feb 28License

Duck & Goose Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
Early Canada GooseSep 1Sep 25Stamp
Duck SeasonOct 25Jan 18Stamp
Canada Goose RegularOct 26Jan 31Stamp
Verify before you hunt. These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always confirm with RI Dept of Environmental Management (DEM) before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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