A summary of the Rhode Island hunting seasons is provided in the Rhode Island Hunting & Trapping guide published by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management's Division of Fish and Wildlife. For deer hunting, archery season (including crossbow) generally runs from September to late January, depending on the zone. Muzzleloader season runs for shorter periods throughout October, November, and December. Shotgun season runs briefly through December and sometimes into very early January. For more information regarding hunting seasons, be sure to check the official website.
Check out these Harrisville, RI Hunting resources: