Rhode Island Turkey Season 2027
Rhode Island turkey season dates start with Oct 1-31, 2026. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Rhode Island's listed 2027 spring turkey season runs Apr 17-18, 2027.
Fall Archery Wild Turkey opens Oct 1, 2026 and closes Oct 31, 2026.
Youth Spring Wild Turkey opens Apr 19, 2027 and closes Apr 25, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Rhode Island DEM.
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery
Archery only. No firearms permitted during fall archery season. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise until sunset. Bow hunter education required.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Paraplegic Spring
Paraplegic hunters only (permanent disability hunting license required). Assistants cannot hunt or carry firearms. Spring Turkey Permit required.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Youth Spring
Youth hunters age 12-17. Junior hunters (12-14) must be with adult 21+. Adult cannot carry firearm or hunt turkey.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring (Statewide)
Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1:00 PM EDT. Separate turkey permit required. Calling device (non-electric) required.
Zone: Statewide
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Rhode Island Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in Rhode Island?
October 1, 2026 is the earliest listed turkey opener in Rhode Island — fall archery wild turkey runs Oct 1-31, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Rhode Island DEM.
What are the 2027 turkey season dates in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island lists 4 turkey season windows: Fall Archery Wild Turkey (Oct 1-31, 2026); Paraplegic Spring Wild Turkey (Apr 17-18, 2027); Youth Spring Wild Turkey (Apr 19-25, 2027); Spring (Statewide) Wild Turkey (Apr 29-May 23, 2027). Always verify against Rhode Island DEM before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in Rhode Island?
Yes — Rhode Island lists separate turkey seasons for Fall Archery Wild Turkey, Paraplegic Spring Wild Turkey, Youth Spring Wild Turkey, Spring (Statewide) Wild Turkey. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Rhode Island DEM.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in Rhode Island?
Yes. Rhode Island generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Rhode Island DEM.