Nova Scotia Seasons Ducks and sea ducks
Ducks and sea ducks season in Nova Scotia, 2026–27
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Ducks and sea ducks seasons in Nova Scotia for 2026–27, from the provincial summary of regulations and the federal migratory bird regulations.
Migratory bird zone 1 is Antigonish, Pictou, Colchester, Cumberland, Hants, Kings and Annapolis counties; zone 2 is the rest of the province.
| Species | Season | Where | Who | Also check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks (other than sea ducks) | Oct 1 – Jan 15, 2027 | Migratory bird zone 1 (Antigonish, Pictou, Colchester, Cumberland, Hants, Kings and Annapolis) | Any licensed hunter | 6 per day, max 1 Barrow's goldeneye |
| Oct 8 – Jan 22, 2027 | Migratory bird zone 2 (Cape Breton, Digby, Guysborough, Halifax, Inverness, Lunenburg, Queens, Richmond, Shelburne, Victoria and Yarmouth) | Any licensed hunter | 6 per day, max 1 Barrow's goldeneye | |
| Sea ducks (mergansers, long-tailed ducks, eiders, scoters) | Oct 1 – Jan 15, 2027 | Migratory bird zone 1 (Antigonish, Pictou, Colchester, Cumberland, Hants, Kings and Annapolis) | Any licensed hunter | 5 per day, max 4 scoters; eiders Nov 2 – Dec 31 only (max 2, 1 female) |
| Oct 8 – Jan 22, 2027 | Migratory bird zone 2 (Cape Breton, Digby, Guysborough, Halifax, Inverness, Lunenburg, Queens, Richmond, Shelburne, Victoria and Yarmouth) | Any licensed hunter | 5 per day, max 4 scoters; eiders Nov 2 – Dec 31 only (max 2, 1 female) |
For every season above: Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit with the Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp (federal), plus the provincial Wildlife Habitat Stamp. Non-toxic shot only for migratory birds.
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.