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Summary
Rhode Island offers a unique hunting experience that combines the rich natural beauty of the Ocean State with diverse wildlife opportunities. Hunters can pursue a variety of game species, including white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and upland game birds such as pheasants and quail, while the state's numerous forests, wetlands, and coastal areas provide stunning backdrops for outdoor adventures. Notably, Rhode Island's compact size allows for easy access to hunting locations, making it an ideal destination for both seasoned sportsmen and newcomers alike. Additionally, the state's commitment to wildlife conservation and management ensures sustainable hunting practices, allowing enthusiasts to enjoy the sport while preserving the natural ecosystem for future generations.
Rhode Island’s spring turkey hunts take place across gently rolling coastal terrain marked by a patchwork of mixed hardwood and pine forests, agricultural meadows, brushy thickets, and scattered wetlands. Hunters often work along field-to-woodland transition zones—using stone walls, fencerows, and early-successional clearings as natural calling points—while ponds, streams, and lowland marshes add diversity to the landscape. These varied cover types and the region’s lush spring growth create ideal ambush and calling opportunities during half-day morning outings.
Rhode Island spring hunts are offered as guided, half-day morning outings across gently rolling coastal terrain with mixed hardwood and pine forests, agricultural meadows, brushy thickets, and wetlands. These are strictly day hunts with no provided accommodations or overnight facilities; hunters arrange their own lodging nearby. Sleeping arrangements, climate control, and meals are not included, so participants should plan to bring their own food and dress in layered clothing suitable for variable spring weather. All outfitter services focus on experienced guiding through transition zones and natural calling points, leaving lodging and meal planning to the hunter’s discretion.
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Spring Turkey Hunt in RI - Half Day
Turkey hunts target male turkeys during the spring season from late April to late May, respectively. Hunts scheduled in Connecticut can be half or full day hunts, while Rhode Island and Massachusetts hunts are limited to half-day morning hunts per state regulations.
During the hunt, Justin and the client(s) will actively pursue gobblers. Hunters will learn what to look for and interpret how male birds are interacting with breeding hens and using the environment. The objectives for spring turkey hunts include: understanding turkey habits and behaviors; learning location and calling methods and adapting to situational changes. Contact Justin to learn more about talkin’ turkey!
Rhode Island
Eastern Wild Turkey
350
Justin Leonhardt Outdoors
Fair Chase
Public
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
350
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Rhode Island FAQs
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What type of terrain should I expect when hunting in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island’s spring turkey hunts take place over gently rolling coastal terrain that includes mixed hardwood and pine forests, agricultural meadows, brushy thickets, and scattered wetlands. Expect to work transition zones—stone walls, fencerows or early-successional clearings—where turkeys often congregate. Ponds, streams and lowland marshes add diversity and natural calling points throughout the half-day morning hunts.
How does weather affect hunting in Rhode Island?
Spring weather in Rhode Island can be variable, with cool, damp mornings giving way to warmer late-morning temperatures. Wind, rain or fog will influence turkey movement and calling patterns. Light breezes can carry your calls farther but strong winds may make glassing and hearing gobbles difficult. Layered clothing and rain gear are essential to stay comfortable during early-season conditions.
Is hunting in Rhode Island a good fit for new hunters?
Yes. Rhode Island’s half-day, guided spring turkey hunts are well suited to newcomers. Guides handle locating and calling strategies along accessible field-to-woodland edges, so you can focus on learning stalk and shot placement. Since hunts are strictly day outings, you arrange your own lodging and meals nearby, giving you flexibility while gaining hands-on experience.
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Turkey hunts target male turkeys during the spring season from late April to late May, respectively. Hunts scheduled in Connecticut can be half or full day hunts, while Rhode Island and Massachusetts hunts are limited to half-day morning hunts per state regulations.
During the hunt, Justin and the client(s) will actively pursue gobblers. Hunters will learn what to look for and interpret how male birds are interacting with breeding hens and using the environment. The objectives for spring turkey hunts include: understanding turkey habits and behaviors; learning location and calling methods and adapting to situational changes. Contact Justin to learn more about talkin’ turkey!
Rhode Island
Eastern Wild Turkey
350
Justin Leonhardt Outdoors
Fair Chase
Public
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
350
Contact
Check Availability
Contact Outfitter
Thank you! Your submission has been received! We will be in touch in the next 24 hours.
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
This info will not be shared with other outfitters or sold in any way. We will not SPAM you. We grab this info so that we can (quickly) make a warm introduction between you and the outfitter. Then we step aside and let you communicate by email, text, or phone with the outfitter as you see fit.
Alternatively, log in or sign up to see this outfitter’s contact info so you can reach out directly.
Check Availability
Request received! We’re reaching out to the outfitter and will update you as soon as we hear back.
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When you submit this request, we will do the legwork of calling and emailing the outfitter to see if they have an opening on your requested dates. We will continue reaching out to the outfitter daily until we hear back. You’ll hear from us very soon.
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