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Our mission is to ensure that the Freshwater and Wildlife Resources of the State of Rhode Island will be conserved and managed for equitable and sustainable use.
As part of a larger network of recreational opportunities in Rhode Island, hunting and fishing play an important role in connecting people with nature, supporting quality of life and family traditions, and attracting tourism. Fishers and hunters purchase around 70,000 licenses, permits, stamps, and tags each year and contribute more than $235 million to Rhode Island’s economy. Revenue generated from license and permit sales support Rhode Island fish and wildlife conservation programs. A critical source of funding, these monies are leveraged to match federal Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program dollars that support outdoor recreational opportunities for fishing, hunting, and boating in Rhode Island.
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Location: Manville Rod and Gun, 250 High St, Manville, RI 02838
Location: GSSR: 277 Great Neck Rd. West Kingston RI
Location: Cumberland Beagle Club. 425 Nate Whipple Hwy. Cumberland RI
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Location: Carolina Trout Hatchery, Richmond
Location: East Greenwich Free Library or via Zoom
Location: Great Swamp Wildlife Management Area, West Kingston
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PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announces the award of $139,254 in matching grants to help communities and businesses expand and maintain …
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PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that seasonal shellfish area closures will take effect at sunrise on Saturday, May 25, and will remain …
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PROVIDENCE, RI – Environmental Police Officers from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are teaming up with boating safety advocates across the United States and Can …
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Phillip Edwards, Chief
Christine Dudley, Deputy Chief, Freshwater & Diadromous Fisheries
Jay Osenkowski, Deputy Chief, Wildlife
Sarah Riley, Chief Implementation Aide
Phone: 1-401-789-0281
Fax: 1-401-783-7490
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Hunter Education Coordinator: Jim Tappero
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