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What's open to hunt in Rhode Island

In short

1 deer or turkey season is open in Rhode Island on Friday, September 11, 2026: turkey (Wildlife Management Areas Only).

Updated September 2026
Next opener
3 days
Archery Deer Zone 1 · Zone 1 opens Sep 14
Open todayTurkey · Wildlife Management Areas Only
License yearSep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Deer & turkey · Rhode Island · 2026-2027 license year
SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGWhitetail deerZONE 1Whitetail deer · Zone 1 · Sep 14 – Jan 30, 2027Whitetail deer · Zone 1 · Oct 31 – Nov 29, 2026Whitetail deer · Zone 1 · Dec 5 – Dec 20, 2026Whitetail deerZONE 2Whitetail deer · Zone 2 · Sep 28 – Jan 30, 2027Whitetail deer · Zone 2 · Oct 31 – Nov 29, 2026Whitetail deer · Zone 2 · Dec 5 – Dec 13, 2026Whitetail deerZONE 3 (PRUDENCE AND PATIENCE ISLANDS)Whitetail deer · Zone 3 (Prudence and Patience Islands) · Oct 31 – Jan 30, 2027TurkeySTATEWIDETurkeyWILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS ONLYTurkey · Wildlife Management Areas Only · Sep 1 – Sep 30, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes SEP 30TODAY SEP 11

Rhode Island season table·Rhode Island regulations·Always verify current dates with the state agency before you hunt.

Hunting in Rhode Island, answered

What deer and turkey seasons are open in Rhode Island today?

1 deer or turkey season is open in Rhode Island on Friday, September 11, 2026: turkey (Wildlife Management Areas Only).

When is the next hunting season opener in Rhode Island?

Archery Deer Zone 1 (Zone 1) opens in 3 days, on Monday, September 14.