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In Rhode Island, youth turkey hunters must be at least 12 years old to hunt spring turkeys, but there is no upper age limit. However, they must also be accompanied by an adult, at least 18 years old, who has a valid turkey hunting license.
Hunting Requirements
To hunt turkeys in Rhode Island, youth hunters must obtain a junior hunting license, which is free for residents under the age of 16. Non-resident youth hunters can obtain a junior hunting license for a fee. They must also pass a turkey identification test and complete a mandatory turkey hunting course, unless they have completed a previous hunter education course.
Bag Limits and Seasons
The spring turkey season in Rhode Island typically runs from late April to mid-May. The daily bag limit for youth hunters is one bearded turkey, and the season bag limit is three bearded turkeys per year. Hunters can also take up to two turkey beards from a single bird in the spring season. The fall season typically runs from late September to early October, with a daily bag limit of one bearded turkey and a season bag limit of two bearded turkeys per year.
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