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2026-2027

Rhode Island Deer Hunting Seasons 2026-2027

Rhode Island is modeled by deer zones, with Zone 3/4 island hunts flagged as framework/special.

Last checked: 2026-08-10 Source: Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management / eRegulations, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management 9 season records
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Method Dates Where Action
Archery — Patience and Prudence Islands, Zone 3 Archery
Zone 3: Patience and Prudence Islands Deer
View details Official source Official table
Special season for disabled hunters — Patience and Prudence Islands Special
Zone 3: Patience and Prudence Islands Deer
View details Official source Official table
Block Island Zone 4 framework Special
Zone 4: Block Island Deer
View details Official source Official table

Season data compiled and verified against official state sources. Regulations can change. Confirm current rules before hunting.

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Archery

Bow, crossbow, or archery-only windows where listed. 3 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Archery and crossbow — Zone 1 Deer General hunters Check official table
Zone 1 deer_zone

Rhode Island 2026–2027 guide changes place archery into the 2027 calendar year; eReg text may display older 2025–2026 years.

Official source
Archery and crossbow — Zone 2 Deer General hunters Check official table
Zone 2 deer_zone

Rhode Island 2026–2027 guide changes place archery into the 2027 calendar year; eReg text may display older 2025–2026 years.

Official source
Archery — Patience and Prudence Islands, Zone 3 Deer General hunters Check official table
Zone 3: Patience and Prudence Islands deer_zone

Zone 3 island dates and special disabled-hunter season are property/island specific.

Official source

Firearm

General rifle, gun, and firearm framework seasons. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Shotgun — Zones 1 and 2 Deer General hunters Check official table
Zones 1 and 2 deer_zone_group

DEM 2026–2027 material indicates shotgun season has been extended to the last day in December.

Official source

Muzzleloader

Muzzleloader-only or late muzzleloader opportunities. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Muzzleloader — Zones 1 and 2 Deer General hunters Check official table
Zones 1 and 2 deer_zone_group

DEM 2026–2027 material indicates the muzzleloader season now extends to the day before shotgun season starts.

Official source

Youth

Youth-only, apprentice, or early youth windows. 2 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Archery youth-only — Zone 1 Deer Youth Check official table
Zone 1 deer_zone

DEM/eRegulations publishes youth archery dates separately by zone. Confirm against the 2026–2027 PDF before production display.

Official source
Archery youth-only — Zone 2 Deer Youth Check official table
Zone 2 deer_zone

DEM/eRegulations publishes youth archery dates separately by zone. Confirm against the 2026–2027 PDF before production display.

Official source

Special

Antlerless, CWD, urban, holiday, or other special rules. 2 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Special season for disabled hunters — Patience and Prudence Islands Deer Disabled Hunters Check official table
Zone 3: Patience and Prudence Islands deer_zone

Special island season requires DEM details and eligibility.

Official source
Block Island Zone 4 framework Deer Permit or Property Specific Check official table
Zone 4: Block Island deer_zone

Block Island dates are scattered day ranges for archery, muzzleloader and shotgun and should be expanded from the official PDF before legal/calendar use.

Official source