2006 Hunting and Furharvesting Summary of Regulations

This is a summary prepared for the information and convenience of anyone who plans to hunt or trap in Nova Scotia. The original Wildlife Act and Regulations should be consulted for all purposes of interpreting and applying the law.

These laws are subject to change at any time.

For a full copy of the Wildlife Act and Regulations, please check our website at www.gov.ns.ca/natr/wildlife/web/actregs.htm

The Regulations Summary is provided in four part in order to facilitate download speed. Download full document (1 Mb pdf) or

Part A - 345 kb Adobe Acrobat file(pdf).

  • Cover,
  • Table of Contents,
  • Seasons and Bag Limits, see also Seasons and Bag Limits page
  • License and Permit Fees,
  • License, Stamp and Permit Regulations,
  • Bear Harvest Regulations,
  • Furharvesting Regulations,
  • Other General Laws,
  • Firearms Legislation Information, and
  • Definitions
Part B - 195 kb Adobe Acrobat file (pdf)
  • Promotional materials
  • Notices
  • Mi' kmaq Harvesting Information
  • License for a Lifetime
  • Deer Jaw Bone Crest
Part C - pages 44-72 285 kb Adobe Acrobat file (pdf)
  • Deer Management Zones, see also Deer Management Zones page
  • Moose Management Zones, see also Moose Management Zones page
  • Definitions (continued from Part A)
  • Legal and Illegal Firearms and Ammunition
  • Some General Regulations
  • Taxidermy, Export, Transporting bear, Trespassing
  • Deer Registration Stations and DNR offices addresses
  • Deer Management Zone Descriptions, see also Deer Management Zones page

Part D - Forms and Information Returns - 255 kb Adobe Acrobat file (pdf)

For detailed information on Wildlife please see our Wildlife web site at www.gov.ns.ca/natr/wildlife/index.htm

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