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Hunter education safety requirements
Rhode Island
Rhode Island State's requirements
Rhode Island law states that no license to hunt shall be issued to any person unless that person has held a license in a prior year or unless that person presents a hunter education card issued by Rhode Island or under an equivalent hunter safety program adopted by any other state. Persons who are serving in or have been honorably discharged from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard are exempt from the hunter education requirement.
Become a safe hunter
The purpose of hunter education is to develop knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to become safe, responsible hunters.
The online course
Typically, students meet these needs by attending a traditional, instructor led course including classroom lectures and field/range experiences. In today's society, students have less free time to devote to attending a hunter education course. Online hunter education courses help address this, by allowing students to take hunter safety courses on their own time, at their own pace and in the comfort of their home or office.
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You may ask
FAQ - Rhode Island Hunting Safety Course and Hunting License
- Is the Beasafehunter hunter course approved by the state of Rhode Island?
No. We are not approved yet.
- Is there a minimum age to take this online education course?
There is no minimum age requirement to enroll in the hunter education course for the State of Rhode Island.
The student must be mature enough to understand the information presented, pass the written exam and participate in practical exercises as required.
- I lost my hunter education card, how do I obtain a replacement?
- The hunter education office has student records dating back to 1973 and will provide a duplicate card if your name is on record. If you successfully completed a Hunter Education or Bowhunter Education course in Rhode Island and are in need of a duplicate card, please contact the Hunter Education Office at (401)539-0019.
- Is my Hunter Education Certificate good in other states?
Every U.S. state that demands a Hunter Education Certificate will accept Hunter Education Certificates from other states that conform to IHEA requirements as well.
You should follow your safety course in the State where you are resident.
- Does the Hunter Card expire?
No. It is good for life.
- Who is required to take the Hunter Education course in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island law states that no license to hunt shall be issued to any person unless that person has held a license in a prior year or unless that person presents a hunter education card issued by Rhode Island or under an equivalent hunter safety program adopted by any other state. Persons who are serving in or have been honorably discharged from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard are exempt from the hunter education requirement.
- What types of Rhode Island Hunting Licenses are available?
Rhode Island Resident
A resident is a person who has lived in Rhode Island for at least six months.
All Rhode Island residents must have a resident hunting license. Additional permits may be required.
Non-Resident
All non-residents must have a non-resident hunting license. Additional permits may be required.
Youth Hunting License
Rhode Island residents and non-residents ages 12 to 14 may purchase the Junior Hunting License. They must hunt in the immediate company of a licensed hunter age 21 or older.
Senior Hunting License
Rhode Island residents age 65 or older may apply for the free Permanent Resident Combination License.
Disability License
Hunters who are 100% permanently disabled may be eligible for the free lifetime 100% Permanent Disability Fishing/Combination License. Visit the Rhode Island Division of Fish & Wildlife website for more details.
Military and Veteran License
Any active-duty military member may purchase the Resident and Non-Resident Active Military Personnel License at the resident rate.
Veterans (Rhode Island residents and non-residents) who have 100% disability may be eligible for the free lifetime 100% Permanent Disability Fishing/Combination License.
Visit the Rhode Island Division of Fish & Wildlife website for more information about military and veteran licenses.
Migratory Waterfowl Requirements
All hunters age 16 or older must purchase the Rhode Island State Waterfowl Stamp and the Federal Duck Stamp when hunting migratory waterfowl. In addition, hunters are required to have proof of their participation in the Harvest Information Program (HIP).
