Rhode Island · Whitetail rut

Whitetail rut dates in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island's rut peaks November 8–18 — small state, single tight window.

Nov 8 – Nov 18 · Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

Rhode Island's whitetail rut is uniform across the state's compact footprint, with peak conception in the second and third weeks of November. RI DEM tracks deer harvest data and publishes rut-window guidance through the Division of Fish and Wildlife.

Zone

Statewide

Pre-rut
Oct 25 – Nov 7
Peak breeding
Nov 8 – Nov 18
Post-rut
Nov 19 – Dec 2
Late rut
Dec 7 – Dec 20

Source

Data sourced from RI DEM Division of Fish and Wildlife deer-program reports.

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

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