Cottontail Rabbit season in Rhode Island runs Oct 1 – Feb 28 across 5 Areas.
| Area | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 2 | General | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 3 | General | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 4 | General | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| Open | General | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
Cottontail Rabbit season in Rhode Island currently runs Oct 1 to Feb 28, across 5 season rows and 5 Areas, split by weapon (Any Legal).
The best Areas for cottontail rabbit in Rhode Island depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per Area above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View Area boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Rhode Island seasons, public land, and license.