250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-60-00-9.8

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-60-00-9.8 - Special Deer Seasons

A. Youth Deer Hunting Opportunities:

1. Deer hunting is permitted during the special Youth Archery and Muzzleloader Hunting Weekends for those hunters twelve (12) to fifteen (15) years of age.

2. Youth hunters may use antlered or antlerless deer permits for the respective season, as provided.

3. Junior hunters (age twelve (12) to fourteen (14)) as defined in § 9.6 of this Part, in possession of a valid Rhode Island Junior Hunting License must be accompanied by at least one (1) qualified licensed adult, age twenty-one (21) years or older, who holds a valid Rhode Island hunting license.

4. An adult may accompany no more than two (2) junior hunters at one (1) time.

5. The accompanying adult is prohibited from carrying a firearm or archery equipment and hunting deer.

6. Youth hunters age fifteen (15) do not have to hunt in the immediate company of a licensed adult.

7. Youth Archery Hunting Weekends:

a. Zone 1: The full weekend (Saturday/Sunday) prior to the September 15 opening day of the archery season

b. Zone 2: The full weekend (Saturday/Sunday) prior to the October 1 opening day of the archery season

c. Zone 3: The last full weekend (Saturday/Sunday) in October

8. Youth Muzzleloader Hunting Weekend (Zones 1 and 2): The last full weekend in October

B. Patience and Prudence Islands (Zone 3) Special Deer Season for Disabled Hunters. The taking of deer will be limited to paraplegic and double amputee hunters only.

1. Special Permit Required.

2. None of the hunter's assistants will be allowed to hunt or carry loaded firearms at any time. No license is required of the assistants.

3. Disabled hunters may use a shotgun or muzzleloader. Firearms and ammunition must comply with specifications set forth in §§ 9.7.4 and 9.7.5 of this Part.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-60-00-9.8

Amended effective 7/31/2019
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