Rhode Island Hunting Zones 2026

Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) season dates, antler restrictions, and doe limits for all 3 zones in Rhode Island. Find your zone and check season dates before you hunt.

3 Zones Rhode Island Division of Fish and Wildlife

RI WMU Zones

Season Dates by Zone

Season dates and restrictions vary by Wildlife Management Unit. Select a zone for full details, or use the search box to find your county.

Zone Zone N

Zone N - North Rhode Island

Providence (north: Burrillville, North Smithfield, Woonsocket, Cumberland, Linco...

🏹 Archery Sep 15 – Feb 28

🔫 Firearms Nov 18 – Dec 15

💨 Muzzle Dec 16 – Dec 31

👦 Youth Oct 14

Antler Restr. Doe: Antlerless permit required in some areas; liberal overall

Zone Details

Zone Zone C

Zone C - Central Rhode Island

Providence (south), Kent (west: Coventry, West Greenwich, Exeter)

🏹 Archery Sep 15 – Feb 28

🔫 Firearms Nov 18 – Dec 15

💨 Muzzle Dec 16 – Dec 31

👦 Youth Oct 14

Antler Restr. Doe: Antlerless permit required in some areas

Zone Details

Zone Zone S

Zone S - South Rhode Island

Washington (South Kingstown, Charlestown, Westerly, Hopkinton, Richmond), Bristo...

🏹 Archery Sep 15 – Feb 28

🔫 Firearms Nov 18 – Dec 15

💨 Muzzle Dec 16 – Dec 31

👦 Youth Oct 14

Antler Restr. Doe: Antlerless permit; liberal in management areas

Zone Details

Rhode Island Hunting Zones 2026

Season Dates by Zone

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