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Upland birds 2026-27

Rhode Island upland hunting

Pheasant · Bobwhite quail

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Pheasant opens Oct 17
Nonresident cost
$65.00
For the season · $20.00 for a 3-day trip
Pheasant
2 a day
Opens Oct 17
Species
2
Pheasant, Bobwhite quail

How nonresidents hunt upland birds in Rhode Island

Nonresidents buy the nonresident hunting license (or 3-day tourist license) over the counter, plus the game bird permit for pheasant and quail. Pheasants are stocked on state management areas. Ruffed grouse are closed.

Pheasant Oct. 17, 2026 - Feb. 28, 2027 (youth Oct. 10-12).

Season calendar

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Seasons & bag limits

Youth Pheasant

Youth
  • Oct 10 – Oct 12, 2026
Youth Pheasant2 dailyNo limit poss.

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Youth Pheasant

Pheasant

Regular
  • Oct 17, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
Pheasant2 dailyNo limit poss.

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Pheasant

What a nonresident needs to buy

Hunting license: choose one
Nonresident Hunting License: Online price; $68 at a vendor.
Nonresident Tourist Hunting License (3-day): Online price; $23 at a vendor.
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Nonresident Hunting License

$65.00
Total for the season
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$65.00
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Last checked Oct 2, 2026.

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