Hunting and Fishing Applications/Forms

Rhode Island Outdoors (RIO) Online Hunting & Fishing Licenses

License Applications

DFW License Applications

Application for 100% Permanent Disability Fishing/Combination License PDF file, less than 1

Application for Freshwater Minnow License PDF file, less than 1

Application for Propagating License: Import and Release, and Field Trials / Propagate and Raise PDF file, less than 1

Application for Trapping License PDF file, less than 1

Scientific Collector's Permit Application PDF file, less than 1

Commercial Marine Fisheries License Documents

2025 New License Opportunity Non-Resident Application PDF file, less than 1

2025 New License Opportunity Resident Application PDF file, less than 1

2025 New Multipurpose Vessel License Application & Guidance Document PDF file, less than 1

Resident Standard Fishing License & Shellfish Over 65 License PDF file, less than 1

Non Resident Standard Fishing Licenses Application PDF file, less than 1

Marine Dealers' License Application PDF file, less than 1

Multi-Purpose License Renewal Application PDF file, less than 1

Application for Non-Resident Landowner Shellfish License PDF file, less than 1

Aquaculture License Application PDF file, less than 1

Commercial Vessel Declaration/Boat Plate Application All vessels employed in the commercial fishery are required to display a vessel declaration sticker indicating they are commercially declared. PDF file, less than 1

Non-Commercial Lobster Pot License & Diver License Application PDF file, less than 1

Resident/Non-Resident Landing License Permit Application PDF file, less than 1

Student Shellfish License New/Renewal Application PDF file, less than 1

Direct Sales PDF file, less than 1

Party & Charter Boat License Application PDF file, less than 1

Taxpayer Certification Form (must be completed & submitted with all commercial marine licenses) PDF file, less than 1

Marine Fisheries Notice of Change of Address PDF file, less than 1

Hunter Permits

DFW Hunter Permits

Block Island State Land Lottery Deer Hunt Application Instructions PDF file, less than 1

Game Dinner Permit Application PDF file, less than 1

Great Swamp Shooting Range Permit Application - Adult Great Swamp Shooting Range Permit Application - Adult (Over 18) PDF file, less than 1

Great Swamp Shooting Range Permit Application - Minor Great Swamp Shooting Range Application - Minor (Under 18) PDF file, less than 1

Handgun Safety Testing Information PDF file, less than 1

Native Wildlife Possession/Importation Permit Application PDF file, less than 1

Native Wildlife Possession/Importation Permit Application (Fillable) PDF file, less than 1

Scientific Collector's Permit Application PDF file, less than 1

White-Tailed Deer Hunter Survey 2023-2024 PDF file, about 2

Wildlife Conservation

DFW Wildlife Conservation Forms and Applications

Annual Falconry Activity Report Form PDF file, less than 1

Becoming a Wildlife Rehabilitator PDF file, about 3

Checking Procedures for Deer and Turkey Hunters PDF file, about 1007

Marine Fisheries Finfish Aggregate Program Application PDF file, less than 1

Nuisance Wildlife Control Specialist (NWCS) Permit Application PDF file, less than 1

Report Wild Turkey Brood Guide PDF file, less than 1

RI Commercial Harvester Catch/Effort Logbook PDF file, less than 1

Scientific Collector's Permit Application PDF file, less than 1

Summer Flounder Winter Aggregate Landings Program Application PDF file, less than 1

Waterfowl Conservation (Duck Stamp) Form PDF file, less than 1

Other Forms/Applications

Taxpayer Certification Form (must be completed & submitted with all commercial marine licenses) PDF file, less than 1

Request to Inspect and/or Copy Public Records PDF file, less than 1

Hunter/Landowner Courtesy Card PDF file, less than 1

Game Fish Award Program Application PDF file, less than 1

Children's 'First Fish' Certificate Application PDF file, less than 1

RV/Snowmobile Registration Application PDF file, less than 1

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Hunting and Fishing Applications/Forms

DFW License Applications

Commercial Marine Fisheries License Documents

DFW Hunter Permits

DFW Wildlife Conservation Forms and Applications

Other Forms/Applications

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