Nova Scotia Seasons

Nova Scotia hunting seasons, 2026–27

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Nova Scotia hunting seasons by species for 2026–27: deer, bear, small game, furbearers and migratory birds.

White-tailed deerOpens Sep 14 Black bearOpens Sep 14 MooseNo hunt in 2026 Snowshoe hareOpens Nov 1 Ruffed grouseOpens Oct 1 PheasantOpens Oct 1 Coyote and red foxOpens Oct 15 CrowOpens Sep 1 Ducks and sea ducksOpens Oct 1 GeeseOpens Sep 1 Woodcock and snipeOpens Oct 1

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Seasons are from the Nova Scotia Hunting and Furharvesting Summary of Regulations 2026–27 and, for migratory birds, the federal summary for Nova Scotia, as transcribed by Huntable. This page is a summary, not legal advice or a licence. It leaves out antlerless draw results, special hunts and in-season changes: ministerial orders can close areas or seasons at any time, so check novascotia.ca/natr/hunt before you go. Huntable is not affiliated with the Government of Nova Scotia. Spot a mistake? Tell us.