Rhode Island hunting
Public hunting land in Rhode Island
Caliber maps 32 public hunting areas in Rhode Island, with Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (Division of Fish and Wildlife)'s license fees, hunter education rules and official links in one place. Find the closest land to you on a list or a map, free.
Rhode Island · 32 areas
Arcadia Management Area
State wildlife area · 16,104 acres
Great Swamp Management Area
State wildlife area · 3,445 acres
George Washington Management Area
State wildlife area · 3,433 acres
Buck Hill Management Area
State wildlife area · 2,295 acres
Carolina Management Area
State wildlife area · 1,977 acres
Largest areas shown. Caliber sorts all 32 by distance from you.
- 27
- State wildlife areas
- 5
- National wildlife refuges
Rhode Island hunting licenses and rules
- Wildlife agency
- Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (Division of Fish and Wildlife)
- Phone
- (401) 222-3576
- Resident license
- $24.00 — Resident Hunting License (online; $26 at vendor; Mar 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027)
- Nonresident license
- $65.00 — Non-Resident Hunting License (online; $68 at vendor; 3-day tourist $20)
- Hunter education
- First-time license applicants must complete hunter education and present a certificate (or prior license or military proof).
- Good to know
- A valid RI hunting license also serves as the permit to hunt state management areas, except where special permits are required.
Fees and rules as published by Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (Division of Fish and Wildlife), checked Oct 31, 2026. They change, so confirm on the agency's site. This isn't legal advice.
Official links
- Hunting licenses
- Season dates
- Regulations
- Public hunting lands
- Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (Division of Fish and Wildlife) website
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The 12 biggest of 32 areas. Caliber has every one, with a map, and sorts them by distance from you.
| Area | Type | Acres | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Management Area | State wildlife area | 16,104 | Not recorded: check with the agency |
| Great Swamp Management Area | State wildlife area | 3,445 | Not recorded: check with the agency |
| George Washington Management Area | State wildlife area | 3,433 | Not recorded: check with the agency |
| Buck Hill Management Area | State wildlife area | 2,295 | Open |
| Carolina Management Area | State wildlife area | 1,977 | Not recorded: check with the agency |
| Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 1,764 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Nicholas Farm Management Area | State wildlife area | 1,528 | Not recorded: check with the agency |
| Durfee Hill Management Area | State wildlife area | 1,460 | Not recorded: check with the agency |
| Black Hut Management Area | State wildlife area | 1,336 | Not recorded: check with the agency |
| Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 1,326 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Burlingame Management Area | State wildlife area | 1,161 | Not recorded: check with the agency |
| John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 1,124 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
State wildlife areas · 27
Run for wildlife and, usually, hunting. Many need a state license plus a land-use permit or have their own season dates, draw hunts or weapon limits.
National wildlife refuges · 5
Refuges allow hunting only where and when each refuge opens it, often with its own permit and rules. Check the refuge's hunt page before you go.
Rhode Island hunting FAQ
Where can I find public hunting land in Rhode Island?
Caliber lists 32 public hunting areas in Rhode Island: 27 state wildlife areas, 5 national wildlife refuges. Open Caliber, enter your ZIP and see the closest areas on a list or a map. Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (Division of Fish and Wildlife) also publishes its own public hunting land information on its website.
How much is a hunting license in Rhode Island?
As published by Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (Division of Fish and Wildlife) (checked Oct 31, 2026): resident, $24.00 — Resident Hunting License (online; $26 at vendor; Mar 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027); nonresident, $65.00 — Non-Resident Hunting License (online; $68 at vendor; 3-day tourist $20). Fees change, so confirm on the agency's licensing page before you buy.
Do I need hunter education to hunt in Rhode Island?
First-time license applicants must complete hunter education and present a certificate (or prior license or military proof). Check Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (Division of Fish and Wildlife) for exemptions and current rules.
When is hunting season in Rhode Island?
Seasons vary by species, zone and year, so Caliber links to Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (Division of Fish and Wildlife)'s official season-date page instead of listing dates. Always check current regulations before you hunt.
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Area data: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1, public domain. Access as recorded in PAD-US. Always check current regulations, seasons and access rules with Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (Division of Fish and Wildlife) and the managing agency before you hunt.
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