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HUNTING SEASONS IN NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA 2025–26: Big Game and Small Game, Licenses, and Regulations Guide
Plan your 2025–26 Nova Scotia hunt with our province‑by‑province guide—season dates, bag limits, licenses, bow & rifle rules, and key game species: Deer, Moose, Ducks and more.
Nova Scotia’s Acadian forests, rolling highlands and coastal wetlands host healthy deer herds, moose populations and some of North America’s highest densities of migratory waterfowl. From the Cape Breton Highlands to the Annapolis Valley, popular pursuits include whitetail deer archery and general rifle seasons, limited moose tag opportunities and spring/fall duck hunting—supported by clear provincial regulations and 12 Wildlife Management Zones (WMZs).
Plan an ethical, compliant hunt with precise season dates, bag limits and zone‑specific requirements for 2025–26.
What Is There to Hunt in Nova Scotia?
Big Game: Whitetail deer, moose, black bear
Small Game & Upland Birds: Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse, snowshoe hare, wild turkey
Waterfowl & Migratory Birds: Ducks, geese, swans, mourning dove (federal permit required)
Furbearers & Predators: Coyote, fox, beaver, muskrat
Nova Scotia’s varied ecosystems deliver year‑round opportunity—from early‑season spring bear hunts to late‑fall waterfowl wingshooting.
What Animals Can You Hunt Year‑Round in Nova Scotia?
Unprotected predators (coyote, fox) may be taken anytime on private land with landowner consent. Public‑land predator control outside open seasons requires a Fur Harvesting Licence and compliance with WMZ restrictions.
Nova Scotia Big Game Hunting Seasons 2025–26
Whitetail Deer
Archery & Muzzleloader (bow‑only Sept 9 – 21): Sep 9 – Dec 15
Youth Rifle: Oct 11 – 19
General Rifle: Oct 25 – Dec 7
Tags: One tag per licence; no antler restrictions
Moose
Rifle: Sep 23 – 27
Tags: Draw only; moose tags allocated per WMZ; application period July 14 – 31, 2025
Black Bear
Spring: Apr 1 – Jun 15
Fall: Sep 1 – Oct 31
Tags: One per hunter; cub harvest prohibited; hound restrictions apply
Note: Specific WMZ dates, quotas and weapon‑type restrictions detailed in annual Nova Scotia Hunting & Furharvesting Summary.
Nova Scotia Small Game & Waterfowl Seasons 2025–26
Upland Birds & Small Game:
Ruffed/Spruce Grouse: Sep 1 – Dec 31 (daily limit 5)
Snowshoe Hare: Sep 1 – Mar 31 (daily limit 3)
Wild Turkey: Apr 1 – May 15; Sep 1 – Dec 31 (daily limit 1; spring draw)
Waterfowl & Migratory Birds:
Ducks & Geese: Aug 23 – Dec 31; Jan 1 – Jan 15 (daily limit 5 ducks; 5 geese)
Mourning Dove: Sep 1 – Nov 30 (daily limit 15)
Requirements: Federal Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit & Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp
Bag Limits by Species
Whitetail Deer: 1 per season
Moose: 1 per draw tag
Black Bear: 1 per season (no cubs)
Wild Turkey: 1 per licence period
Grouse: 5 daily; possession 10
Snowshoe Hare: 3 daily; possession 6
Ducks/Geese: 5 daily; possession 15
Mourning Dove: 15 daily; possession 45
Coyote/Fox: no limit private; Fur Harvesting Licence required public
License & Tags Information for Nova Scotia Hunters (2025–26)
Wildlife Resources Card (WRC): $52 (annual); includes one deer tag
Moose Tag Draw: $15 application fee; limited allocation per WMZ
Black Bear Tag: $10 per tag
Additional Permits:
Federal Migratory Bird Permit & Habitat Stamp (free; mandatory)
Fur Harvesting Licence (free; required)
Hunter Education: Nova Scotia Hunter Education Certificate or equivalent.
Hunting Methods: Bow, Rifle, Muzzleloader
Bow: Compound, recurve, longbow; crossbows allowed only under special permit; broadhead cut ≥ 7/8″.
Rifle: Centrefire ≥ .24 cal; shotguns with slugs permitted for deer; muzzleloader seasons use traditional flintlock or percussion.
Muzzleloader: .40 cal+ patched ball or conical bullet; single‑projectile only; approved ignition.
Regulations & Resources
Shooting Hours: ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset
WMZ Maps & Regulations: See annual Hunting & Furharvesting Summary (2024–26)
Harvest Reporting: Mandatory within 24 hours via online system or phone
Special Areas: Protected areas and certain private lands require landowner or permit authorization
Armed with exact season windows, precise bag limits and complete licence details, you’re ready to plan your 2025–26 Nova Scotia hunt. Consult your WMZ summary, prepare thoroughly and experience Nova Scotia’s exceptional hunting heritage.
Before you head out, always verify season dates, bag limits, and licence requirements on the official Department of Natural Resources to stay compliant and ensure a legal, ethical hunt.
This guide was created based on information from Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources: https://novascotia.ca/natr/hunt/regulations.asp
HUNTING SEASONS IN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, CANADA 2025–26: Big Game and Small Game, Licenses, and Regulations Guide
Plan your 2025–26 Newfoundland and Labrador hunt with our province‑by‑province guide—season dates, bag limits, licenses, bow & rifle rules, and key game species: Moose, Caribou, Ducks and more.
Newfoundland and Labrador’s rugged island barrens, coastal peatlands and boreal forests host robust moose herds, migratory caribou herds on the island and in Labrador, and world‑renowned waterfowl staging areas. From the interior plateau to the remote tundra, popular pursuits include limited moose and caribou tag draws, spring and fall duck hunting, and black bear seasons—under clear provincial regulations across 30 Wildlife Management Zones (WMZs).
Plan an ethical, compliant hunt with exact season dates, bag limits and zone‑specific requirements for 2025–26.
What Is There to Hunt in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Big Game: Moose, caribou, black bear
Small Game & Upland Birds: Spruce grouse, willow ptarmigan, snowshoe hare, wild turkey
Waterfowl & Migratory Birds: Ducks, geese, eiders, murres, doves (federal permit required)
Furbearers & Predators: Coyote, fox, beaver, muskrat
This province’s mix of habitats delivers year‑round opportunity—from spring bear and turkey to autumn waterfowl and tundra caribou hunts.
What Animals Can You Hunt Year‑Round in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Unprotected predators (coyote, fox) may be taken any time on private land with landowner permission. Public‑land predator control outside open seasons requires a Fur Harvesting Licence and compliance with WMZ regulations. Always verify zone‑specific rules before targeting nuisance species.
Newfoundland and Labrador Big Game Hunting Seasons 2025–26
Moose
Island of Newfoundland – Rifle: Sep 13 – Dec 31, 2025
Labrador – Rifle: Sep 13 – Mar 8, 2026
Tags: Draw only; quotas by WMZ; applications Jan 15 – Feb 15, 2025
Caribou (Woodland & Barrenground)
Rifle: Sep 15 – Oct 15 (select WMZs)
Tags: LE draw; very limited quotas; applications Jan 15 – Feb 15, 2025
Black Bear
Spring: Apr 1 – Jun 30
Fall: Sep 1 – Oct 31
Tags: One per hunter; cub harvest prohibited; some WMZs closed to hounds
Note: Detailed WMZ calendars, quotas and weapon‑type restrictions are published annually by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture.
Newfoundland and Labrador Small Game & Waterfowl Seasons 2025–26
Upland Birds & Small Game:
Spruce Grouse, Willow Ptarmigan: Sep 1 – Dec 31 (daily limit 5)
Snowshoe Hare: Sep 1 – Mar 31 (daily limit 3)
Wild Turkey: Apr 1 – May 15; Sep 1 – Dec 31 (daily limit 1; spring draw)
Waterfowl & Migratory Birds:
Ducks, Geese, Eiders: Aug 23 – Dec 31; Jan 1 – Jan 15 (daily limit 5 ducks; 5 geese; 6 eiders)
Murres: Sep 1 – Dec 31 (daily limit 15; island only)
Mourning Dove: Sep 1 – Nov 30 (daily limit 15)
Requirements: Federal Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit & Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp
Bag Limits by Species
Moose: 1 per draw tag
Caribou: 1 per draw tag
Black Bear: 1 per season (no cubs)
Wild Turkey: 1 per licence period
Spruce Grouse/Ptarmigan: 5 daily; possession 10
Snowshoe Hare: 3 daily; possession 6
Ducks/Geese: 5 daily; possession 15
Eiders: 6 daily; possession 12
Murres: 15 daily; possession 45
Mourning Dove: 15 daily; possession 45
Coyote/Fox: no limit private; Fur Harvesting Licence required public
License & Tags Information for Newfoundland and Labrador Hunters (2025–26)
Resident Licence: $48 (annual); includes one black bear tag; moose and caribou draw fees $15/tag
Non‑Resident Licence: $180 (annual); tag fees $75/species; draw fees $25
Additional Permits:
Fur Harvesting Licence (free; required)
Spring Turkey draw (applications Mar 1 – 15, 2025)
Hunter Education: Mandatory Newfoundland and Labrador Hunter Education Certificate or equivalent.
Hunting Methods: Bow, Rifle, Muzzleloader
Bow: Compound, recurve, longbow; crossbows allowed only with special permit; broadhead cut ≥ 7/8″.
Rifle: Centrefire ≥ .24 cal; straight‑wall handgun calibres prohibited; shotguns with slugs permitted for moose where specified.
Muzzleloader: .40 cal+ patched ball or conical bullet; approved ignition only; single‑projectile conversions.
Regulations & Resources
Shooting Hours: ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset
WMZ Maps & Calendars: Available from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
Harvest Reporting: Mandatory within 24 hours via online portal or phone
Special Areas: Some wildlife reserves and protected areas require additional access permits
Verification Reminder:
Before you head out, always verify season dates, bag limits, and licence requirements on the official Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture hunting and trapping site to stay compliant and ensure a legal, ethical hunt.
This guide was created based on information from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture. https://www.gov.nl.ca/hunting-trapping-guide/2025-26/
With precise season windows, zone‑specific bag limits and complete licence details, you’re ready to plan your 2025–26 Newfoundland and Labrador hunt. Prepare thoroughly and experience this province’s extraordinary wilderness and wildlife heritage.
HUNTING SEASONS IN SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA 2025–26: Big Game and Small Game, Licenses, and Regulations Guide
Plan your 2025–26 Saskatchewan hunt with our province-by-province guide—season dates, bag limits, licenses, bow & rifle rules, and key game species: Whitetail Deer, Moose, Ducks and more.
Saskatchewan’s expansive prairie grasslands, parkland forests and boreal woodlands support some of Canada’s largest whitetail deer herds, robust moose and elk populations, and world-class waterfowl staging areas. Across 39 Wildlife Management Units (WMUs), hunters pursue archery and rifle deer seasons, limited-draw moose and elk tag hunts, and spring/fall duck excursions—governed by Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment regulations.
Prepare an ethical, compliant hunt with exact season windows, bag limits and WMU-specific requirements for 2025–26.
What Is There to Hunt in Saskatchewan?
Big Game: Whitetail deer, mule deer, moose, elk, pronghorn antelope
Small Game & Upland Birds: Sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge, snowshoe hare, wild turkey
Waterfowl & Migratory Birds: Ducks, geese, swans, mourning dove (federal permit required)
Furbearers & Predators: Coyote, fox, wolf, beaver, muskrat
Saskatchewan’s diverse habitats offer year-round opportunity—from spring bear and turkey to late-fall duck seasons.
What Animals Can You Hunt Year-Round in Saskatchewan?
Unprotected predators (coyote, fox, wolf) may be taken any time on private land with landowner permission. Public-land predator control outside open seasons requires a Fur Harvester’s Licence and adherence to WMU regulations.
Saskatchewan Big Game Hunting Seasons 2025–26
Whitetail Deer & Mule Deer
Archery: Sep 1 – Oct 15
Rifle/Muzzleloader: Oct 1 – Dec 15
Tags: Most WMUs over-the-counter; antlerless drawn in select units
Moose
Archery: Sep 10 – Oct 31
Rifle: Oct 10 – Nov 30
Tags: Draw only; applications Feb 1 – Mar 1, 2025
Elk
Archery: Sep 1 – Oct 15
Rifle: Oct 1 – Dec 1
Tags: Limited-draw in northern WMUs; spring application
Pronghorn Antelope
Archery: Sep 1 – Oct 7
Rifle: Oct 1 – Oct 15
Tags: Draw only in southeast WMUs
Note: Detailed WMU calendars, quotas and weapon-type restrictions are published annually by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment.
Saskatchewan Small Game & Waterfowl Seasons 2025–26
Upland Birds & Small Game:
Sharp-tailed Grouse, Hungarian Partridge: Sep 1 – Nov 30 (daily limit 5)
Snowshoe Hare: Sep 1 – Mar 31 (daily limit 3)
Wild Turkey: Apr 1 – May 15; Sep 1 – Dec 31 (daily limit 1; spring draw)
Waterfowl & Migratory Birds:
Ducks & Geese: Sep 16 – Dec 5; Jan 1 – Jan 15 (daily limit 5 ducks; 5 geese)
Mourning Dove: Sep 1 – Nov 30 (daily limit 15)
Requirements: Federal Migratory Game Bird Permit & Habitat Conservation Stamp
Bag Limits by Species
Deer (Whitetail/Mule): 1 antlered or antlerless per season
Moose & Elk: 1 per draw tag
Pronghorn: 1 per draw tag
Wild Turkey: 1 per licence period
Grouse/Partridge: 5 daily; possession 10
Snowshoe Hare: 3 daily; possession 6
Ducks/Geese: 5 daily; possession 15
Mourning Dove: 15 daily; possession 45
Coyote/Fox/Wolf: no limit private; Fur Harvester’s Licence required public
License & Tags Information for Saskatchewan Hunters (2025–26)
Resident Licence: $36 (annual); includes one deer tag; big-game tags $12/species
Non-Resident Licence: $150 (annual); tags $45/species; draw fee $15
Additional Permits:
Fur Harvester’s Licence (free; required)
Spring Turkey draw (applications Mar 1 – 15, 2025)
Hunter Education: Mandatory Saskatchewan Hunter Education Certificate or equivalent
Hunting Methods: Bow, Rifle, Muzzleloader
Bow: Compound, recurve, longbow; crossbows by special permit only; broadhead cut ≥ 7/8″
Rifle: Centrefire ≥ .24 cal; shotguns with slugs permitted; handgun calibres prohibited
Muzzleloader: .40 cal+ patched ball or conical bullet; approved ignition only; single-projectile conversions
Regulations & Resources
Shooting Hours: ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset
WMU Maps & Calendars: Available from Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment
Harvest Reporting: Mandatory within 24 hours via online portal or phone
Special Areas: Provincial parks and Wildlife Refuges require additional access permits
Before you head out, always verify season dates, bag limits, and licence requirements on the official Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment website to stay compliant and ensure a legal, ethical hunt.
This guide was created based on information from Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment. https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/parks-culture-heritage-and-sport/hunting-trapping-and-angling/hunting
Armed with precise season windows, WMU-specific bag limits and complete licence details, you’re ready to plan your 2025–26 Saskatchewan hunt. Prepare thoroughly and experience the province’s unparalleled hunting heritage.
