Public Workshop re: Proposed Wildlife and Hunting Regulations

DEM's Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) will hold a public hearing on proposed regulations relating to Statutory changes from the end of the 2024 cycle. These regulations govern furbearing animals, the use of crossbows for turkey harvest, and the salvage of wildlife that collide with vehicles. 

• When: Wednesday, Dec. 4, 5:30 PM
• Where: DFW Outdoor Education Office
• What:
  • Proposed Amendment: Hunting and Trapping Regulations for the 2023 - 2024 and 2024 - 2025 Seasons (250-RICR-60-00-9)
  • Proposed New: Rules and Regulations of Furbearing Animals (250-RICR-60-00-13)
  • Proposed New: Rules and Regulations Governing the Salvaging of Wildlife that Collided with Vehicles (250-RICR-60-00-14)

Interested parties may present comments concerning the draft regulations at the public hearing or submit written comments to David Kalb at David.Kalb@dem.ri.gov by close of business (4 PM) on Monday, Dec 10, 2024. To request copies of the draft regulations please email David.Kalb@dem.ri.gov or call 401-284-3427.

ADDRESS/DIRECTIONS: 1B Camp E-Hun-Tee, Exeter, RI – Take Frosty Hollow Road off Rt. 165 in Exeter, RI. Continue all the way down the dirt road (about 2 miles), past a pond, and over a small bridge, until you hit a 4-way intersection. Take a left at the intersection (not straight into trailhead parking). Then take a right after ~100 yards through the open red gate. Follow the road all the way down, passing our Caretaker’s home and two other cabins/buildings on your left. Continue until you see signs for the DFW Education Office and parking.