2026-2027 Hunting Year

New Brunswick
Hunting Seasons

New Brunswick offers accessible hunting in the Maritimes with healthy populations of white-tailed deer, moose, and black bear. The province's mix of forests and farmland creates ideal habitat for a variety of game species.

30+Wildlife Management Units
7Open
45Upcoming

Direct Answer

New Brunswick hunting seasons are WMU-specific. Use the species cards below to see what is open now, what is upcoming, and the exact date ranges for each season.

Last reviewed: Mar 11, 2026 • Source timestamp: Mar 11, 2026 • Sources: provincial wildlife authority publications and HuntScout season snapshots.

New Brunswick hunting seasons are set by Wildlife Management Zones. Deer season typically runs October through December. Moose requires a draw in most zones. Bear has spring and fall seasons. Wild turkey expanded recently in the province. Use the links below for season dates and status. Confirm with NB hunting regulations before your hunt.

Big Game

Large game animals including deer, moose, elk, and bear

4 species

Predators

Predator species including coyote, wolf, and fox

13 species

Small Game

Small game including grouse, rabbit, and pheasant

29 species

Cormorant ((Varmint Licence))

Open

Dates vary by WMU

27 WMUs

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Crow ((Varmint Licence))

Open

Dates vary by WMU

27 WMUs

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Groundhog ((Varmint Licence))

Open

Dates vary by WMU

27 WMUs

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Beaver (Trapping)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

27 WMUs

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Beaver (Snaring)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

27 WMUs

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Crow

Upcoming

Oct 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

27 WMUs

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Eiders

Upcoming

Nov 2 2026 - Dec 31 2026

27 WMUs

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Fisher (Trapping)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

27 WMUs

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Groundhog

Upcoming

Oct 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

27 WMUs

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Marten (Trapping)

Upcoming

Nov 29 2026 - Dec 13 2026

17 WMUs

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Mink (Trapping)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

27 WMUs

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Muskrat (Trapping)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

27 WMUs

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Otter (Trapping, Snaring)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

27 WMUs

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Rabbit (Hunting)

Upcoming

Oct 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

27 WMUs

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Rabbit (Snaring)

Upcoming

Oct 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

27 WMUs

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Raccoon (Hunting With Hounds)

Upcoming

Aug 4 2026 - Dec 31 2026

27 WMUs

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Raccoon (Hunting)

Upcoming

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

27 WMUs

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Raccoon (Trapping (Restraint Only))

Upcoming

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

27 WMUs

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Raccoon (Trapping)

Upcoming

Oct 25 2026 - Dec 31 2026

27 WMUs

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Ring-Necked Pheasant

Upcoming

Oct 27 2026 - Nov 9 2026

27 WMUs

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Scoters

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

27 WMUs

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Skunk (Hunting)

Upcoming

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

27 WMUs

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Skunk (Trapping)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

27 WMUs

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Spruce Grouse & Ruffed Grouse

Upcoming

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

27 WMUs

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Squirrel (Hunting)

Upcoming

Oct 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

27 WMUs

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Squirrel (Trapping)

Upcoming

Oct 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

27 WMUs

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Varying Hare

Upcoming

Oct 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

27 WMUs

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Weasel (Trapping)

Upcoming

Oct 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

27 WMUs

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Wild Turkey (Bearded)

Upcoming

May 11 2026 - May 23 2026

27 WMUs

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Waterfowl

Ducks, geese, and other migratory birds

6 species

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