Nova Scotia Seasons White-tailed deer
White-tailed deer season in Nova Scotia, 2026–27
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White-tailed deer seasons in Nova Scotia for 2026–27, from the provincial summary of regulations.
Antlered deer seasons are the same in every zone. Antlerless deer need an antlerless draw permit for the zone you hunt: see the twelve deer management zones.
| Species | Season | Where | Who | Also check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Sep 14 – Sep 26 | Province-wide | Bow only | Bow only in this period Antlered (antlerless by draw) |
| Sep 27 – Dec 12 | Province-wide | Bow or muzzleloader only | Archery and muzzleloader stamp Antlered (antlerless by draw) | |
| Oct 16 – Oct 24 | Province-wide | Youth hunters (12–17) only | Youth season Antlered (antlerless by draw) Youth (12–17) under direct supervision of a licensed adult | |
| Oct 30 – Dec 12 | Province-wide | Any licensed hunter | General season Antlered (antlerless by draw) |
For every season above: Deer Hunting Licence and a deer tag on you; antlerless deer only with an antlerless draw permit for this zone. Hunter orange: solid orange hat plus a vest or coat of at least 400 sq in (not required for bow hunters during the bow-only period).
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.