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What's open to hunt in Rhode Island

In short

2 deer or turkey seasons are open in Rhode Island on Monday, October 26, 2026: deer (Zone 1), deer (Zone 2).

Updated October 2026
Next opener
5 days
Muzzleloader Deer Zone 2 · Zone 2 opens Oct 31
Open todayDeer · Zone 1Deer · Zone 2
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, 2027 · open nowOPEN · closes JAN 30Whitetail 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, 2027 · open nowOPEN · closes JAN 30Whitetail 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, 2026TODAY OCT 26

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?

2 deer or turkey seasons are open in Rhode Island on Monday, October 26, 2026: deer (Zone 1), deer (Zone 2).

When is the next hunting season opener in Rhode Island?

Muzzleloader Deer Zone 2 (Zone 2) opens in 5 days, on Saturday, October 31.