HERE Newport
Newport RI
Hunting
Report
Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Newport County and {{HUNT_GAME_ZONE}}.
Hog: UNK
Turkey: UNK
Dove: UNK
Deer: UNK
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First Look • Hunt Conditions
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Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 74%
6:57 am
6:04 pm
72°F
0 mph
Weather as of 10:55 AM ET
Good — increasing moonlight; deer active morning and evening.
{{HUNT_GAME_ZONE}} • Newport County
Newport Hunting Season Status
Whitetail Deer
UNK
Season DatesUNK — verify with RIDEM.
Bag Limit:UNK — verify with RIDEM.
No verified Whitetail Deer season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load RIDEM canonical dates.
Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from RIDEM.
Feral Hog
UNK
Season DatesUNK — verify with RIDEM.
Bag Limit:UNK — verify with RIDEM.
No verified Feral Hog season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load RIDEM canonical dates.
Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from RIDEM.
Spring Turkey
UNK
Season DatesUNK — verify with RIDEM.
Bag Limit:UNK — verify with RIDEM.
No verified Spring Turkey season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load RIDEM canonical dates.
Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from RIDEM.
Mourning Dove
UNK
Season DatesUNK — verify with RIDEM.
Bag Limit:UNK — verify with RIDEM.
No verified Mourning Dove season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load RIDEM canonical dates.
Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from RIDEM.
Season dates shown are for {{HUNT_GAME_ZONE}} private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with RIDEM before hunting.
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First Look
Newport Hunting Weather Now
72F
Cloudy
Feels like 70°F
as of 10:55 AM ET
Wind
0 mph N
Humidity
55%
Pressure
1013 hPa
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Location
Newport, RI
Field Scout Tips
- Nothing is in season today — pure scouting window. Walk property lines, check trail cams, and hang stands for the opener.
- Use closed season to inventory deer, locate gobblers on the roost, and pattern hog sign for when seasons return.
Solunar Index
Newport Hunt Conditions Today
Temperature
72°F
Warm
Wind Speed
0 mph
Ideal — Calm
Barometric
1013 hPa
Normal
Moon Phase
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Good
Extended Outlook
Newport Hunt Forecast — 5 Days
TODAY
Rain Showers
69° / 48°
15 mph wind • 0% humidity
SLOW
SAT
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy
54° / 38°
12 mph wind • 0% humidity
FAIR
SUN
Sunny
55° / 46°
10 mph wind • 0% humidity
GOOD
MON
Mostly Sunny
59° / 48°
11 mph wind • 0% humidity
GOOD
TUE
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
62° / 48°
15 mph wind • 0% humidity
FAIR
Public Hunting Lands
Newport Rhode Island Wildlife Management Areas
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Coverage
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Gear reviews and picks for the Newport hunter — boots, optics, packs, and more.
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RI Hunting Season Calendar
UKN
Season calendar not yet seeded for this clone
Verified dates must be loaded via the
here_hunting_seasons WP option, sourced from RIDEM. Until then, see dem.ri.gov for current {{HUNT_GAME_ZONE}} regulations.
Dates reflect 2026 Rhode Island hunting regulations for {{HUNT_GAME_ZONE}}. Always verify with the current RIDEM Hunting and Fishing Guide. Regulations are subject to change. Hogs are legal year-round on private land with a hunting license — no closed season.
Questions and Answers
Newport Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting in the Newport area, answered.
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Deer season dates in {{HUNT_GAME_ZONE}} vary by year and land type (private vs WMA). Specific dates for Newport County have not been confirmed against current RIDEM regulations for this guide — see https://dem.ri.gov/ for the current Rhode Island Hunting and Fishing Guide.
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Public hunting near Newport is listed in the WMA directory above. RIDEM manages all WMAs in Rhode Island; a WMA license is required in addition to a basic hunting license.
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Yes. All hunters in Rhode Island need a state hunting license. Deer and turkey require an additional big game permit. Hunting on any Wildlife Management Area (WMA) requires a WMA license. Federal migratory bird hunters age 16 and older need a federal duck stamp for waterfowl. Licenses and permits are available through RIDEM at https://dem.ri.gov/ or at authorized license agents throughout Newport County.
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Sunday hunting rules in Rhode Island vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with RIDEM and Newport County before hunting on Sunday.
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Deer bag limits in {{HUNT_GAME_ZONE}} vary by land type (private vs WMA) and by antlered vs antlerless. Limits for Newport County have not been confirmed against current RIDEM regulations for this guide — see https://dem.ri.gov/ for the current Rhode Island Hunting and Fishing Guide.
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Bear hunting in Rhode Island is regulated by RIDEM. Bear populations and seasons vary by Game Zone. Check the current RIDEM hunting guide for bear zones and tags relevant to Newport County.
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