Regulations

• Guide to Hunting and Other Public Uses on State and Federal Areas

Other CDFW Programs

• Wildlife Investigations Laboratory
• Hunting Program
• Nongame Wildlife Program
• Biogeographic Information & Observation System (BIOS)

Rhode Island Wildlife Area - Contra Costa County

The symbols above are activities permitted on this Wildlife Area. Click for more info.

Phone Number: (707) 944-5500

Map: Directional Map (PDF)

Description: A 67 acre island, the perimeter of which contains alder, willow, blackberry and tules. The Marsh vegetation of tules and cattails exist in water up to several feet deep. Island Habitat provides for river otters, beavers, muskrat and many species of birds, including: nesting wood duck; cinnamon teal; mallards; great blue heron, black crowned night heron; common and snowy egrets and other riparian associated passerines.

Special Restrictions: No rifles or pistols may be used or possessed. This wildlife area is only accessible by boat.

PLEASE NOTE: Area regulations are subject to change. Special restrictions on recreational uses, hunt days and methods of take are listed in the current year's issue of Hunting and Other Public Uses on State and Federal Areas, available at CDFW offices and places where licenses are sold.

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