Updated as of 10/14/2025 - “Firearms for muzzleloader deer season are limited to .45 caliber or larger using percussion cap lock, flintlock, and in-line ignition systems using percussion caps, rifle, or shots hell primers. Only single barrel or double barrel firearms that must be loaded from the muzzle are permitted. Ammunition for muzzleloader deer season is limited to a single projectile, including round ball, maxi ball type, or sabots. Powder is limited to manufacturers’ specifications. Telescopic sights are permitted. Possession of modern shotgun shells while hunting with a muzzleloader is prohibited."
RHODE ISLAND MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASONS
Muzzleloader Deer Hunts
| Season | Bag Limit | Season Dates | Zone |
| Muzzleloader | See Regs | Oct 25th - 26th | Youth Only Zones 1 & 2 |
| Muzzleloader | See Regs | Nov 1nd - 30th | Zones 1 & 2 |
| Muzzleloader | See Regs | Dec 26th - Jan 2nd | Zones 1 & 2 Private Land Only, Antlerless Deer Only |
| Muzzleloader | See Regs |
Nov 3rd - 7th, 10th, 12th - 14th, 17th, 18th, 20th, 21st, 24th, 25th December 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 8th - 12th, 15th, 16th, 18th, 19th January 2nd, 5th - 9th, 12th -16th, 20th - 23rd, 26th - 30th 2026 February 2nd - 6th, 9th - 13th 2026 |
Zone 4 |
RHODE ISLAND MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASON REGULATIONS
- Muzzleloaders must be .45 caliber or larger
- Muzzleloaders must fire a single projectile
- Muzzleloaders must load from the muzzle
- Scopes are permitted
This information is subject to change, for more information visit: Rhode Island Hunting Regulations
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