When does deer season start in New Brunswick?

Deer hunting seasons in New Brunswick vary by Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) and weapon type. Archery typically opens in September, firearms in October. Use our season checker to find exact dates for your WMU.

What hunting seasons are currently open in New Brunswick?

Currently there are 41 species with open seasons and 13 upcoming in New Brunswick. Check the detailed listings above for specific species and dates.

How many WMUs have hunting in New Brunswick?

New Brunswick has 27 Wildlife Management Units (WMUs). Season dates vary by WMU—use the species links below to see which zones allow hunting and when.

Is moose season open in New Brunswick?

Moose season status in New Brunswick varies by WMU and often uses a draw system. Check our moose season page for New Brunswick to see current open/closed status and dates.

New Brunswick Hunting Seasons 2026: Dates by Zone

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.

Direct Answer

New Brunswick hunting season dates differ by zone(27 zones). Enter your postal code below to see the dates for your zone, or use the species cards for province-wide open/upcoming status.

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

Big Game

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

4 species

Deer

Open

27 WMUs

Direct Answer

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Quick Links — New Brunswick Season Dates

Big Game

Deer

Deer

Deer

Moose

Predators

Black Bear

Bobcat (Snaring)

Coyote

Coyote ((Bear Licence))

Coyote

Coyote

Coyote (Snaring)

Fox

Fox

Fox

Fox (Snaring)

Bobcat

Bobcat

Bobcat

Bobcat

Coyote ((Varmint Licence))

Small Game

Beaver (Trapping)

Beaver (Snaring)

Crow

Groundhog

Mink (Trapping)

Muskrat (Trapping)

Otter (Trapping, Snaring)

Rabbit

Rabbit

Rabbit

Raccoon

Raccoon

Raccoon

Raccoon

Ring-Necked Pheasant

Skunk

Spruce Grouse & Ruffed Grouse

Squirrel

Squirrel

Varying Hare

Weasel

Woodcock

Cormorant ((Varmint Licence))

Crow ((Varmint Licence))

Fisher (Trapping)

Groundhog ((Varmint Licence))

Marten

Skunk (Trapping)

Wild Turkey

Waterfowl

Common And Red-Breasted Mergansers

Ducks

Eiders

Geese

Long-Tailed Ducks

Scoters

Snipe

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