During the entire hunting season, all recreational users of state management areas, such as hikers, joggers, bikers, motorcyclists, birdwatchers, and horseback riders, are required under state regulations to wear a minimum of 200 square inches of fluorescent orange.
Persons using boat launching sites are exempt from the fluorescent orange requirements.
We want people to enjoy these areas, to be aware that there may be hunting in the vicinity, and to recognize that hunting in these areas in season is legal and appropriate. We also want people to know that Rhode Island has an excellent hunter safety record, which, in large part, is a reflection of our accredited hunter safety program. The management areas are purchased and operated through funds collected by sales of hunting licenses and through grant money from federal taxes on sales of hunting equipment. The money collected helps up preserve these lands for all to enjoy - hikers as well as hunters. Orange requirements for hunters vary by season.