RI: Hunter injured by arrow in Bristol

RI: Hunter injured by arrow in Bristol

https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/east-bay/hunter-injured-by-arrow-in-bristol/amp/

09/16/2025

A hunter in Bristol was sent to the hospital with a leg injury on Monday, according to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.

The DEM said they responded to 100 Acre Woods on Jameson Drive around 5:30 p.m. for a report of an injured bow hunter.

A 12 News crew saw police focused on a compound bow lying in the grass.

BACKGROUND: Bow-and-arrow deer hunting now allowed in Bristol
Archery deer hunting opened for the season on Monday. The DEM, in partnership with the town of Bristol, opened four areas of town-owned property in an effort to reduce the deer population.

“The growing deer population has created a nuisance for many homeowners who have complained about deer causing damage to their gardens and other property,” according to the town. “In addition, the number of deer vehicle collisions and has significantly increased over the past few years, calling attention to the rising number in the herd. Bristol has one of the highest deer vehicle collisions per square mile in the state.”

The incident remains under investigation.

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