The Other Hunting Rut When the word "rut" is mentioned in a conversation among hunters, chances are the discussion will include talk of screaming bull elk, or big whitetail bucks, that for a brief period of time drop their defenses and act like teenage boys. There is another rut out there, however, that doesn't receive a lot of attention. This one affects the hunter rather than the animal and actually decreases our odds of success.
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Rhode Island Deer Hunt No Longer Requires Lottery 10/29/08
The Department of Environmental Management's Division of Fish and Wildlife has announced that the 2008-2009 archery deer hunting season on Prudence and Patience Islands opened October 24 and runs through January 4. [Comments?]
Rhode Island 2008-09 Seasons Finalized 08/22/08
The Department of Environmental Management announces the hunting regulations for the 2008-2009 seasons. There are several changes this year, primarily regarding deer hunting. [Comments?]
Rhode Island DEM to Discuss 2008-2009 Season 05/21/08
The Department of Environmental Management's Division of Fish and Wildlife will hold a public workshop to discuss the proposed 2009-2010 freshwater fishing seasons and the 2008-2009 hunting seasons and bag limits. [Comments?]
Rhode Island Great Swamp Shooting Range Open 04/21/08
The Department of Environmental Management's Division of Fish and Wildlife announces that its Great Swamp shooting range is now open seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on a first come-first served basis. [Comments?]
Rabies Found in Rhode Island Coyote 12/21/07
The Department of Environmental Management has received positive confirmation of the state's first case of rabies found in a coyote. [Comments?]
Rhode Island DEM Shotgun Deer Season 11/26/07
The Department of Environmental Management announces the seasons and general rules for shotgun deer hunting in Rhode Island. [Comments?]
Rhode Island DEM Announces Muzzleloader Deer Season 10/24/07
The Department of Environmental Management announces that the muzzleloader deer-hunting season on state and private land will take place from November 3 to November 25 for either-sex and antlerless deer. [Comments?]
Rhode Island DEM Encourages Private Land Hunting 08/03/07
The Department of Environmental Management announces that, in an effort to further manage the state's deer population as well as reduce the over 1,200 annual auto-deer collisions that affect public safety, it is encouraging more private landowners to allow hunters to hunt deer on their property during deer-hunting seasons. [Comments?]
Rhode Island DEM Announces Changes for 2007-2008 07/18/07
The Department of Environmental Management announces that there are several changes to the hunting regulations for the 2007-2008 season, primarily regarding deer hunting. [Comments?]
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My First 25th Hour Black Bear I left my house already tired but excited at 4:00 am Saturday the 20th of September, headed for my buddy Brad's house in Booneville, Arkansas. I couldn't sleep the night before so I spent most of the night watching Buckmaster deer hunting videos. The 4-wheeler, the climbing stand, the bow, and backpack was loaded in the truck and as my drive ahead was about 1 1/2 hours, I kept thinking "today feels good."
