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Last Verified: Nov 1, 2026 • Valid Through: Nov 15, 2026
Town of Cumberland, RI • Verified Civic Brief
High — see Section 26-2 of Cumberland Code of Ordinances
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Hunting is strictly prohibited on Town-owned property in Cumberland, but it is allowed on private land with specific restrictions. Non-owners must obtain prior written permission from the landowner, file that permission with the Town Clerk, carry a copy while hunting, and follow weapon restrictions.
Citizen Inquiry: "can i hunt in Cumberland?"
📜 Verbatim Municipal Code Excerpt
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"Any person desiring to hunt, pursue, take or kill wild birds or animals or to fire, shoot or discharge any firearms or weapons of any description upon private property shall obtain prior permission, in writing, from the owner of the private property upon such form as the Town Clerk shall require, file the written permission in the office of the Town Clerk, and carry a copy thereof upon his person while hunting or discharging any such firearm or weapon."
Hunting and Weapon Discharge Regulations
Permit Required| Requirement / Metric | Municipal Standard | Ordinance Caveat & Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Town-Owned Land Hunting | Prohibited | Unlawful to hunt, take animals, or discharge weapons on town property |
| Private Land Hunting | Allowed with Conditions | Permitted for owners, organized hunting clubs on their facilities, or permitted guests |
| Written Permission Filing | Town Clerk Office | Must file written landowner permission with Town Clerk and carry a copy on person |
| Maximum Shot Size | No. 2 Shot | Unlawful to use shot larger than No. 2 shot |
| Prohibited Weapons | Rifles, Bow and Arrow, BB/Air Pellet Guns | Cannot be used while hunting or pursuing wild birds or wild animals |
Official Code Citation: Cumberland Code of Ordinances § 26-2
📋 Verify Before You Act: Questions for Town of Cumberland, RI Town Hall
- Does the Town Clerk have a standardized written permission form required for private property hunting?
- What is the procedure or fee for filing private landowner hunting permission with the Town Clerk's office?
- Are there any additional local discharge buffer zones or parcel size requirements beyond Section 26-2?
What Residents Need to Know
- ✔ Hunting or discharging any firearm or weapon is completely prohibited on all Town-owned property.
- ✔ Hunting on private property is permitted for landowners, or for guests who have obtained prior written permission from the owner on a form required by the Town Clerk.
- ✔ Guest hunters must file the written landowner permission in the office of the Town Clerk and carry a physical copy while hunting.
- ✔ Rifles, air rifles (BB guns), air pellet guns, and bows and arrows are strictly prohibited for hunting in Cumberland.
- ✔ When hunting wild birds or animals, using shot larger than No. 2 shot is illegal, and all state hunting laws must be obeyed.