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Rhode Island Drones & Hunting (2026)

Restricted: Rhode Island (DEM rule 250-RICR-60-00-9, section 9.17(L)) prohibits using drones or other unmanned aircraft to drive or disturb wildlife, or to aid the take of wildlife for hunting.

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Drones & Hunting in states bordering Rhode Island

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ConnecticutRestricted
No statewide drone-hunting statute, but DEEP bars drones on all state parks, forests and other DEEP lands (incl. wildlife/hunting areas) absent a Special Use License.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: portal.ct.gov · Full Connecticut rule →
MassachusettsRestricted
Massachusetts bars hunting any bird or mammal by the aid or use of any aircraft; a drone is an unmanned aircraft, so drone-aided hunting is prohibited (M.G.L. c.131 65).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: malegislature.gov · Full Massachusetts rule →

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