Nova Scotia Hunt Permits
Nova Scotia’s department of Natural Resources co-ordinates all aspects of hunting and fur harvesting in the province. Click here to access the Ministry’s online resource that provides all the latest news and information on hunting in the province.
Licenses and permits
To hunt migratory game birds in Nova Scotia, hunters require:
- Nova Scotia Wildlife Resources Client Card
- Valid Nova Scotia Hunting Licence
- Wildlife Habitat Stamp (acquired at time of purchase of hunting licence)
- Any Federal permits or licences applicable to carrying a firearm and or to pursue federally regulated wildlife.
Hunting licenses are available through Authorized Vendors or any of the Local or Area Offices of the N.S. Department of Natural Resources. Click here for more information.
Nova Scotia regulations
Be sure you review Nova Scotia’s Hunting and Fur Harvesting Summary of Regulations which is updated annually, and is the official reference for all the information you need for safe and responsible hunting in the province. Click here to access a downloadable PDF of the current Summary of Regulations.
Remember that waterfowl hunters need both a provincial and federal license to hunt migratory birds. Learn more about Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations.
