Rhode IslandDeer & Turkey Season Dates

2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for Rhode Island.

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Whitetail Deer

Zone 1

SeasonDatesWeaponBag limit
Archery Deer Zone 1Sep 14, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027archery
Muzzleloader Deer Zone 1Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026muzzleloader
Shotgun Deer Zone 1Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026shotgun

Archery Deer Zone 1: 2 antlered + up to 3 antlerless

Zone 2

SeasonDatesWeaponBag limit
Archery Deer Zone 2Sep 28, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027archery
Muzzleloader Deer Zone 2Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026muzzleloader
Shotgun Deer Zone 2Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026shotgun

Archery Deer Zone 2: Zone 2 archery opens 2 weeks later than Zone 1 2 antlered + up to 2 antlerless

Shotgun Deer Zone 2: Zone 2 shotgun season ends earlier than Zone 1

Zone 3 (Prudence and Patience Islands)

SeasonDatesWeaponBag limit
Archery Only Deer Zone 3Oct 31, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027archery

Archery Only Deer Zone 3: Prudence and Patience Islands; archery only; 1 antlered deer limit 1 antlered + 2 antlerless

Whitetail Deer source: eregulations.com

Turkey

Statewide

SeasonDatesWeaponBag limit
Youth Spring TurkeyApr 20, 2026 – Apr 26, 2026any
Spring TurkeyApr 30, 2026 – May 24, 2026any

Youth Spring Turkey: Youth season

Wildlife Management Areas Only

SeasonDatesWeaponBag limit
Fall TurkeySep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026any

Fall Turkey: Wildlife Management Areas only; not on private land

Turkey source: eregulations.com

Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the Rhode Island state wildlife agency before you hunt.

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