250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-60-00-9.9

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-60-00-9.9 - Cooperative Hunting Programs

9.9.1The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Deer Hunting Cooperatives

A. No vehicles of any kind are allowed on the property, except in designated parking areas.

B. The construction or use of permanent tree stands is prohibited. The use of nails, spikes, bolts, or devices that may damage trees is prohibited. Climbing tree stands are permitted.

1. Tree stands shall not be installed prior to August 15 and must be removed by February 15 annually.

C. No special permit is required.

D. No hunting for any other species of wildlife is permitted.

E. Beaver River Preserve, Francis Carter Preserve, Queens River Preserve, King Preserve, Canonchet Preserve, Cuttyhunk Brook Preserve South (area south of Stony Lane), and Pocasset Ridge Conservation Area

1. Archery hunting only for deer.

2. No firearms are allowed on these properties at any time.

F. Cuttyhunk Brook Preserve North (area north of Stony Lane) and Grass Pond Preserve (TNC property only)

1. Deer hunting only with archery, muzzleloader or shotgun.

G. How-Davey Preserve (access via Grills Preserve, Bradford Road, Hopkinton)

1. Deer hunting only with archery or muzzleloader.

2. No firearms other than muzzleloaders are allowed on the property at any time.

9.9.2Beavertail State Park Cooperative

A. At Beavertail State Park: archery hunting only for deer from November 1 to January 31, no hunting on weekends prior to December 31.

B. No hunting of any other species of wildlife is permitted.

C. No firearms are allowed on the property at any time.

D. Archery proficiency testing is required for all archery hunters on the Beavertail Cooperative Archery Deer Hunting Area. The proficiency card must be carried while hunting.

E. A Beavertail Cooperative Archery Deer Hunting Area Permit is required and must be carried while hunting. Hunters must return their permit card regardless of activity or success by February 15 to be eligible for participation next season.

F. Countersigned permission of the Jamestown Chief of Police or his/her designee is required.

G. Reservations are required to hunt. Hunters may reserve five (5) slots per week, no more than twenty (20) days in advance. Unused slots must be cancelled. Hunters meeting the season bag limit or those with reservations that cannot hunt must cancel any reserved slots that will not be used.

9.9.3Grills Preserve Cooperative

A. Hunting is allowed for deer and wild turkey at the Grills Preserve (Westerly Land Trust property) located west of Bowling Lane and Route 91 in Bradford and the Grills Preserve II (Hopkinton Land Trust property) located east of Route 91 in Hopkinton.

1. Deer hunting with archery or muzzleloader only.

2. Turkey hunting is permitted in accordance with Rules and Regulations for the established turkey seasons, § 9.13 of this Part.

B. No hunting for any other species of wildlife is permitted.

C. No special permit is required.

9.9.4Bristol Town Properties Cooperative

A. No vehicles of any kind are allowed on the property, except in designated parking areas.

B. The construction or use of permanent tree stands is prohibited. The use of nails, spikes, bolts, or devices that may damage trees is prohibited. Climbing tree stands are permitted.

1. Tree stands shall not be installed prior to August 15 and must be removed by February 15 annually.

C. No special permit is required.

D. Deer hunting only. No hunting for any other species of wildlife is permitted.

E. Archery equipment only

F. Archery proficiency testing is required for all archery hunters on the Bristol Town Properties. The proficiency card must be carried while hunting.

G. Properties include

1. Minturn

2. Skaters Pond

3. Hopeworth

4. 100 Acre Woods

9.9.5Rhode Island Veterans Home Property Cooperative

A. No vehicles of any kind are allowed on the property, except in designated parking areas.

B. The construction or use of permanent tree stands is prohibited. The use of nails, spikes, bolts, or devices that may damage trees is prohibited. Climbing tree stands are permitted.

1. Tree stands shall not be installed prior to August 15 and must be removed by February 15 annually.

C. No special permit is required.

D. Archery equipment only.

E. Deer hunting only.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-60-00-9.9

Amended effective 7/31/2019
Amended effective 8/2/2020
Amended effective 7/31/2021
Amended Effective 11/17/2021
Amended effective 7/31/2022
Amended effective 6/28/2023
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