Nova Scotia Seasons Black bear
Black bear season in Nova Scotia, 2026–27
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Black bear seasons in Nova Scotia for 2026–27, from the provincial summary of regulations.
| Species | Season | Where | Who | Also check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black bear | Sep 14 – Dec 5 | Province-wide | Any licensed hunter | Bear Hunting Licence; one bear per licence Cape Breton (Moose Management Zones 2–4): no rifles, shotguns or muzzleloaders for bear Sep 14 – Oct 11, 2026 (crossbow, snare or trap only) |
In Cape Breton’s Moose Management Zones 2, 3 and 4, rifles, shotguns and muzzleloaders are prohibited for bear from Sep 14 to Oct 11 (ministerial order).
Sundays
Sunday hunting is allowed from October 1 to December 31 for every species except moose. The rest of the year, hunting on a Sunday is prohibited, and so is carrying a firearm or bow in wildlife habitat that day.
Hunting hours
From half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset. See daily times for your town.
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.