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Summary of Hunting and Furharvesting Regulations

Antlerless Deer Draw

Moose Draw

Seasons and Bag Limits (2007)

With three big game species in Nova Scotia, white tailed deer, black bear and moose, hunting enthusiasts will find ample opportunity to enjoy their sport. Hunting seasons are in the fall of each year. As the season dates and bag limits may vary from year to year, please consult the annual Summary of Hunting and Furharvesting Regulations for details.

The annual Summary is also available from licence vendors or from local Department of Natural Resources offices.

Black Bear

Hunting
SEPTEMBER 10 TO DECEMBER 1, EXCLUDING SUNDAYS
Bag Limit One (1) bear. Note: During the period September 10 to October 25, hunters are permitted to hunt only at bait sites that have been registered with the local DNR office.

Snaring
OCTOBER 1 TO NOVEMBER 7, INCLUDING SUNDAYS
Bag Limit One (1) bear Open only to Residents with a valid Fur Harvester Certificate. To obtain a Bear Snaring Stamp, a person must be a resident of Nova Scotia, 16 years of age or older and must be certified as a qualified Furharvester.


Attention Bear Hunters!

To prevent possible trichinosis, (a parasitic infection), bear meat should be throughly cooked before it is consumed by humans or pets.

 

White-tailed Deer

BAG LIMIT IS ONE (1) FOR THE CALENDER YEAR FOR ALL HUNTERS. DEER HUNTING IS LIMITED TO ANTLERED DEER, EXCEPT FOR THOSE HUNTERS HAVING A VALID ANTLERLESS DEER HUNTING STAMP AFFIXED TO THEIR DEER HUNTING LICENCE.

For definitions of "ANTLERED" and ANTLERLESS DEER" see page 37 of the 2007 Summary of Regulations. Also see pages 56-57 for a map of Deer Management Zones or visit http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/draws/deerdraw

General Open Season
OCTOBER 26 TO DECEMBER 1, EXCLUDING SUNDAYS.
This season extends from last Friday in October to and including the first Saturday in December. (excluding Sundays )

Special Open Season for Bowhunting Deer
SEPTEMBER 29 TO OCTOBER 25, AND DECEMBER 3 TO DECEMBER 8, EXCLUDING SUNDAYS
To hunt deer with a bow and arrow, a hunter must be certified as a qualified Bowhunter, must have a valid Deer Hunting Stamp, and must purchase a Bow Stamp.

Youth Season for Hunting Deer
OCTOBER 12TH AND OCTOBER 20TH, EXCLUDING SUNDAY
During the period October 12 - 20, persons 16 and 17 years of age may hunt deer with a firearm, provided they are certified to hunt with a firearm, hold a valid deer hunting licence and are under the immediate supervision of a person over the age of 18 who is certified to hold a deer hunting licence. For definition of “immediate supervision” see page 60 of the 2007 Summary of Regulations.


Moose

FIRST - SEPTEMBER 24 TO SEPTEMBER 29, EXCLUDING SUNDAYS
SECOND - OCTOBER 1 TO OCTOBER 6, EXCLUDING SUNDAYS
THIRD - DECEMBER 11 TO DECEMBER 13

See Moose Draw Site for details. Open to Nova Scotia Residents only, who are at least 18 years of age. 335 licences issued by a draw. Hunting is only in Inverness and Victoria counties. Each licence holder may designate up to two companions who can fully participate in the hunt (see Big Game of the Regulations Summary)

 

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