Rhode Island Hunter Course Information
This article provides course information for Rhode Island hunters, including who needs to take the course, course cost, registration requirements, expiration, field day requirements, and what happens after completion.
Who needs to take this course?
You need hunter education and must possess a Hunter Education Card to hunt in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island will accept a previous hunting license or hunter education certificate/card from any state.
You need bowhunter education if you plan to purchase an archery deer tag to bow hunt in Rhode Island.
Available courses
Rhode Island hunter education courses are available through the following option:
- Hunter-Ed
Course information
| Course Information | Hunter-Ed |
|---|---|
| Cost | $24.95 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Chapters/Units | 9 Units + Practice Exam |
| Format/Time | Online & Timed, 3-hour minimum, 4-6 hour average |
| Expiration | 90 days |
| Extension(s) | Yes |
| Auto Renew | Yes |
| Quizzes/Final Exam | Quizzes: 5 questions, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. Final exam: 50 questions, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. |
| Age Restrictions | No |
| Residency Requirement | Yes |
| Registration Requirement(s) | No |
| Field Day | In-person exam required |
| Post Course | Attend the in-person exam. Written Exam Voucher is valid for 365 days. |
| Replacement Card | Call the state |
| Exemptions/Benefits | Military personnel may be exempt from education requirements. See below. |
Registration requirements
There are no additional registration requirements listed for the Rhode Island Hunter-Ed course.
Course expiration and extensions
The Rhode Island Hunter-Ed course expires after 90 days.
Extensions are available for the following course option:
- Hunter-Ed
Quizzes and final exam
Hunter-Ed: Quizzes include 5 questions. Students must score 80% or higher to pass. Students have unlimited quiz attempts.
The final exam includes 50 questions. Students must score 80% or higher to pass. Students have unlimited attempts.
Field day requirements
Rhode Island requires an in-person exam.
After completing the online course, students must attend the in-person exam to complete certification.
The Written Exam Voucher is valid for 365 days.
Students can find in-person testing information here:
After completing the course
After completing the online course, students must attend the in-person exam.
Students should bring their Written Exam Voucher to the in-person exam.
Bowhunter education
Bowhunter education is required if the student plans to purchase an archery deer tag to bow hunt in Rhode Island.
Students can take the Rhode Island bowhunter education course here:
https://www.bowhunter-ed.com/rhodeisland/
Military exemptions and benefits
Rhode Island law states that no hunting license will be issued unless the person has held a license in a prior year or presents a hunter education card issued by Rhode Island or an equivalent hunter safety program from another 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.
More information is available here:
https://dem.ri.gov/natural-resources-bureau/fish-wildlife/outreach-education/hunter-education/faqs
Replacement cards
Replacement cards are handled by the state of Rhode Island.
To replace a lost or destroyed Hunter Education Certification Card, students can order a duplicate by calling:
401-539-0019