Significant Changes for the 2009 Hunting & Furharvesting Seasons

Significant Changes for 2009 - Hunting

1. Use of crossbows by certified hunters is legal for hunting deer only, during the General Open Season for Hunting Deer.
2. Deer Management Zone 2A is open to either antlered or antlerless deer. Antlerless Deer Hunting Stamps are, therefore, not required in Zone 2A
3. Bonus Antlerless Deer Hunting Stamps will be available this year for use in Deer Management Zone 2A.
4. Research has shown that there is a risk of lead poisoning by ingesting very small fragments of lead in the meat of game animals that have been shot with high velocity rifle ammunition.
   

NOTE: The Department is currently assessing Deer Management Zone boundaries with the possibility of subdividing zones and/or changing zone boundaries to be more reflective of eco-regions and better accommodate hunting where opportunities exist. Changes will be effective in fall 2010. More information will be posted later in 2009 at www.gov.ns.ca/natr/wildlife.

Furharvesting

1. For the most up to date list of approved body gripping traps please check the Department of Natural Resources Fur Harvesting Regulations website or contact your local DNR office.

For more information on the Significant Changes, please refer to the 2009 Nova Scotia Hunting & Furharvesting Licence & Summary of Regulations.