Hunting in Nova Scotia

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About hunting in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is one of Canada's maritime provinces, and is the country’s smallest province in area after Prince Edward Island. The peninsula of Nova Scotia is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, with a rugged shoreline featuring numerous bays and estuaries. The scenic contrast of rolling green fields and high sea cliffs, as well as Nova Scotia’s friendly inhabitants, make this a popular destination for hunting and non-hunting tourists alike. Deer and bears are the big-game hunting draws for nonresident hunters in Nova Scotia, but there are also plenty of opportunities to hunt waterfowl and upland game. There is a moose season on Cape Breton Island, but it is open to Nova Scotia residents only. Black bears are numerous throughout the province and are hunted during the fall season, usually over bait; this is an excellent destination for affordable hunts for nice black bears. White-tailed deer hunting is also good in the farmland areas, with an average success rate of 25 percent. Nova Scotia has numerous outfitters specializing in both deer and black bears. Big-game seasons typically run through October and November. Nonresident hunters are required to show proof of having taken a sanctioned hunter education course in their region of residence or a valid hunting license from the last five years to purchase a Nova Scotia non-resident hunting license. They must also purchase a wildlife habitat stamp, and must hunt with a licensed guide or a resident who has obtained a special permit to guide. Learn more about hunting in Nova Scotia at https://novascotia.ca/natr/hunt/.

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Price distribution

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$2,800

$3,575

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Hunting methods

Hunting From a Blind 7 hunts

Bow Hunting 5 hunts

Rifle Hunting 5 hunts

All methods (9)

Game classification

Big Game 5 hunts

Dangerous Game 4 hunts

Predators 4 hunts

All classifications (6)

Reviews

Luc

Canada

10.0

of 10

Verified review

Nov 22, 2023

Excellent hunting experience

10.0

of 10

Ursa Major Outfitters

Outfitter

Bill

United States

10.0

of 10

Nova Scotia bear hunting

10.0

of 10

Ursa Major Outfitters

Outfitter

My wife and I both hunted with Shan and Sali and we had a great time with them. The area we hunted had a lot of bears and they did an excellent job of putting us on them. The food and hotel was good too. We have no complaints and look forward to returning.

Russell

United States

10.0

of 10

Verified review

Sep 18, 2019

First time but won’t be my last

10.0

of 10

Annapolis Valley Outfitters

Outfitter

Really loved the whole experience, this was my first time with an outfitter and really didn’t know what to expect. The price was great so didn’t really know how great it would be. Well it was better then I could’ve imagined. When we first met James you could tell he was just as anxious as we were to get to camp and start our hunt which was awesome. I was in awe with how beautiful the country was and how much work was done to get it where it is. James worked his butt off and it showed. The accommodations were great and we really had a great time together. Was lucky enough to harvest my first black bear and would highly recommend this outfitter to all. It is still hunting so nothing is definite but James made it seem like it was. Thanks bud!

The only thing I didn’t like was hurricane Dorian hitting the second day we got there but James helped us out to make sure we would be safe. But was still a pretty crazy experience.

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Ghyth

Canada

8.7

of 10

Verified review

Nov 22, 2018

The Maritimes rock

8.7

of 10

Ursa Major Outfitters

Outfitter

Friendly, professional outfitter

The weather

Reliable

High Quality

Useful

Unique

Alexander

United States

10.0

of 10

Verified review

Sep 18, 2019