2025-2026 Hunting Year

New Brunswick
Hunting Licence Guide

Everything you need to get your hunting licence in New Brunswick — step-by-step process, fees, hunter education, and non-resident requirements for 2026.

Key Facts

1

NB Outdoors Card is free to obtain

2

Hunter education required if born on or after Jan 1, 1981

3

Moose requires a draw application in most zones

4

Wild turkey hunting has expanded recently in the province

How to Get Your Licence — Step by Step

Step 1

Complete Hunter Education

Required if born on or after Jan 1, 1981, or if you are a first-time hunter. Take the Firearm Safety / Hunter Education course or Bowhunter Education course.

Step 2

Get Your NB Outdoors Card

Register for a free NB Outdoors Card online, at authorized vendors, or at Service New Brunswick locations.

Step 3

Buy Your Hunting Licence

Purchase through authorized vendors, the online licensing system, or Service New Brunswick centres.

Step 4

Apply for Draws (Moose)

Moose hunting requires a draw in most zones. Apply through the licensing system.

New Brunswick Hunting Licence Fees

Licence TypeResidentNon-ResidentNotes
NB Outdoors CardFreeOne-time registration
Deer Licence$28.41$114.94
Moose Licence (draw)$50.35$511.36
Black Bear Licence$28.41$114.94
Bird & Small Game$18.41$57.45

Non-Resident Hunting in New Brunswick

Non-residents pay higher fees and must hold valid hunter education certification. Moose draws have limited non-resident allocations.

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