No person shall hunt, pursue, take or kill any wild bird or animal in the state without first having obtained a Rhode Island hunting license (RIGL 20-13-1).
Hunters must have a signed paper copy of their license and permits in possession, on their person, at all times and shall present it for inspection on demand by any authorized person. Failure to present a license shall make a person liable to the same penalties as if he or she was hunting without a license (RIGL 20-2-9).
Licensed hunters and trappers are subject to inspection of any boat, vehicle, game bag, blind, stand, or other paraphernalia used in conjunction with licensed activity (RIGL 20-2-32). Licenses may be suspended or revoked because of violations of hunting rules and regulations (RIGL 20-2-13). The possession of a valid Rhode Island hunting, or combination hunting and fishing license, shall serve as a permit to hunt State Manage-ment Areas (RIGL 20-18-2 and 20-18-3), except when check stations are in operation or when special permits are required for deer, waterfowl, or turkey hunting on state lands. This permit shall be valid only from the first day of season to the last day in February. The carrying of firearms on state management areas at any other time is prohibited.
Hunting Licenses are available from online at www.dem.ri.gov/hunt-fish, DEM Office of Boating Registration and Licenses at 235 Promenade St., Providence, RI 02908 (401) 222-3576; most city and town clerks; and most sporting goods stores. Reprints of lost or damaged licenses are free through the online system. Purchases made at a full service vendor carry an Enhanced Access Fee (EAF) to offset the cost of administering the licensing system. The enhanced access fees are as follows
| License Type | Fee (Online) | Fee (at vendor) |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting License (must be 15 years old)1 | $18.00 | $20.00 |
| Resident Combination License (Hunting & Fishing) | $33.00 | $35.00 |
| Resident Junior Hunting License (12-14 years old)1 | $18.00 | $20.00 |
| Permanent Resident Combination License(over 65 or disabled) | Nofee3 | NoFee |
| Resident Trapping License | $10.00 | $12.00 |
| Resident Fur Buyer License | $10.00 | $12.00 |
| Non-Resident Hunting License(must be 15 years old)1 | $45.00 | $48.00 |
| Non-ResidentTourist Hunting License (3-day) | $16.00 | $19.00 |
| Non-Resident Junior Hunting License(12 -14 years old)1 | $45.00 | $48.00 |
| Non-Resident Trapping License (if reciprocal privileges allowed) | $30.00 | $33.00 |
| Non-Resident Fur Buyer License | $30.00 | $33.00 |
| Active Military Personnel Hunting License | $18.00 | $20.00 |
| Resident All Outdoors Package Permit | $75.00 | $78.00 |
| Resident Deer Permit2 | $12.50 | $13.00 |
| Non-Resident Deer Permit 2 | $25.50 | $26.50 |
| Resident Turkey Permit | $7.50 | $8.00 |
| Non-Resident Turkey Permit > | $20.00 | $21.00 |
| RI Game Bird Permit | $15.50 | $16.004 |
| State Waterfowl Stamp | $7.50 | 8.004 |
| Migratory Bird (H.I.P) Permit | NoFee | No fee |
1Junior hunters must hunt in the immediate company of an adult, 21 years of age or older, holding a valid RI hunting license.
2 Permits are season, sex and zone specific.
3 Any resident 65 years or older or with a permanent disability may obtain a free permanent license through the online system, at any li-cense vendor, or at the DEM Office of Boat Registration and Licensing.
4 Non-Residents pay a $1.00 Enhanced access fee ($16.50 Gamebird Permit and $8.50 State Waterfowl Stamp).
Hunter Safety Course Requirements & LicensingPersons applying for a hunting license or archery permit for the first time or not having been a member of the armed
forces must complete a course in safe hunting or archery practices and have been issued a Hunter Education Certificate to obtain a license.
License applicants must present a valid hunter safety certificate from Rhode Island or other state, or possess a pre-vious hunting license from RI or other state,
or present proof of current or honorably discharged military status.
Applicants for an archery deer permit or fall archery turkey permit must provide proof of successful completion of an Archery Safety Education course.
A list of hunter safety classes, dates, and locations is available from the
Hunter Safety Office: (401) 539-0019 or on the web: http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/fish-wildlife/wildlifehunt-ered/education/course-schedule.php.
An online hunter education course is available at https://www.hunter-ed.com/rhodeisland/
and an online bow hunter education course is available at https://www.bowhunter-ed.com/rhodeisland/.
Source: State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations | Department of Environmental Management - Division of Fish & Wildlife
Link: http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/bnatres/fishwild/pdf/huntabs.pdf
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