"I've been hunting Arcadia Management Area for 15 years. Last season I took my biggest buck yet - a 9-pointer - during the archery season. The key is scouting early and finding those oak groves where the deer are feeding. Rhode Island has some incredible hunting if you put in the work."

"The spring trout stocking program is fantastic. I took my kids to Worden Pond on opening day and we caught our limit by 9 AM. It's a great way to introduce young anglers to the sport. The DEM does an excellent job keeping our waters stocked with quality fish."

"Spring turkey season is my favorite time of year. I called in a 22-pound tom at Big River last April - the gobbling was non-stop that morning. If you're patient and practice your calling, Rhode Island's turkey population will give you some incredible hunts."

"I fish Worden Pond and Watchaug Pond regularly for largemouth bass. Last summer I caught a 5-pounder on a Texas-rigged worm. The bass fishing in Rhode Island is seriously underrated - you don't need to travel far to find great action."

"Trustom Pond is hands-down the best waterfowl spot I've hunted. The wood duck flights in September are spectacular, and the black duck hunting in December is world-class. You need to scout and learn the patterns, but the birds are there if you put in the effort."