Special Hunting Seasons

Special Youth Season for Hunting Deer
OCTOBER 17 TO OCTOBER 25, EXCLUDING SUNDAY
During this special youth season, persons 16 and 17 years of
age may hunt deer with a firearm or bow, provided they
hold the appropriate certification (HT or B) and hold a valid deer
hunting licence or a Bonus Deer Hunting Stamp and are under
the immediate supervision of a person over the age of 18
who is certified to hold a deer hunting licence. See definition of
“immediate supervision” on page 41 in the 2008 Summary of Regulations.

Chignecto Sanctuary Bow Hunt
Bowhunters with a valid license, and a Bowhunter Hunting Certificate may enter the Chignecto Game Sanctuary with a bow to hunt and take wildlife for which the season is open within the period from the last Saturday in September to the second Saturday in December in any year, both dates inclusive, excluding Sundays.

Muzzleloader Hunt
A Muzzleloader Hunt is held in the Tobeatic Wildlife Management Area (TWMA)* and the Liscomb Game Sanctuary each October, during a period of six consecutive days, commencing on the third Monday in October in any year. Only muzzle loaded firearms are permitted. A muzzleloader permit is required to participate in either of these hunts. Hunter Orange is not mandatory.
There are new rules specififc to hunting in the Tobeatic Wilderness Area. See page 73 of the 2008 Summary of Regulations.

Note: *The Muzzleloader Hunt in the TWMA is a primitive hunt. It is an offense for anyone entering the TWMA during this hunt to have in their possession any electric motor or internal combustion engine.