2026-2027 Season

Deer Season in New Brunswick

Deer hunting is one of the most popular hunting activities in Canada. White-tailed deer are found throughout southern regions, while mule deer are more common in western provinces.

48 Open WMUs12 Upcoming WMUs3 Closed WMUs63 Total WMUs

New Brunswick hunting draw dates 2026

Antlerless deer draw: Mon, Jul 27, 2026 – Fri, Aug 21, 2026. Closed.

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Deer season dates in New Brunswick differ across 27 WMUs. Enter your postal code below to see the dates for your unit, or browse the WMU list further down.

Season dates vary by WMU in New Brunswick.

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Season dates tell you when. The map shows which Crown parcels you can actually hunt — offline, with unit boundaries.

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Open Seasons (48)

WMU 1Bow & Crossbow

Oct 5 2026 - Nov 8 2026

Open
WMU 1Firearm

Oct 26 2026 - Nov 8 2026

Open
WMU 2Bow & Crossbow

Oct 5 2026 - Nov 8 2026

Open
WMU 2Firearm

Oct 26 2026 - Nov 8 2026

Open
WMU 3Bow & Crossbow

Oct 5 2026 - Nov 8 2026

Open
WMU 3Firearm

Oct 26 2026 - Nov 8 2026

Open
WMU 6Bow & Crossbow

Oct 5 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 6Firearm

Oct 26 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 7Bow & Crossbow

Oct 5 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 7Firearm

Oct 26 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 8Bow & Crossbow

Oct 5 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 8Firearm

Oct 26 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 10Bow & Crossbow

Oct 5 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 10Firearm

Oct 26 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 11Bow & Crossbow

Oct 5 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 11Firearm

Oct 26 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 12Bow & Crossbow

Oct 5 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 12Firearm

Oct 26 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 13Bow & Crossbow

Oct 5 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 13Firearm

Oct 26 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 14Bow & Crossbow

Oct 5 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 14Firearm

Oct 26 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 15Bow & Crossbow

Oct 5 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 15Firearm

Oct 26 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 16Bow & Crossbow

Oct 5 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 16Firearm

Oct 26 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 17Bow & Crossbow

Oct 5 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 17Firearm

Oct 26 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 18Bow & Crossbow

Oct 5 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 18Firearm

Oct 26 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 19Bow & Crossbow

Oct 5 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 19Firearm

Oct 26 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 20Bow & Crossbow

Oct 5 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 20Firearm

Oct 26 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 21Bow & Crossbow

Oct 5 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 21Firearm

Oct 26 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 22Bow & Crossbow

Oct 5 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 22Firearm

Oct 26 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 23Bow & Crossbow

Oct 5 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 23Firearm

Oct 26 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 24Bow & Crossbow

Oct 5 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 24Firearm

Oct 26 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 25Bow & Crossbow

Oct 5 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 25Firearm

Oct 26 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 26Bow & Crossbow

Oct 5 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 26Firearm

Oct 26 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 27Bow & Crossbow

Oct 5 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open
WMU 27Firearm

Oct 26 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Open

Upcoming Seasons (12)

WMU 10AntlerlessMuzzleloader

Nov 23 2026 - Nov 29 2026

Upcoming
WMU 16AntlerlessMuzzleloader

Nov 23 2026 - Nov 29 2026

Upcoming
WMU 17AntlerlessMuzzleloader

Nov 23 2026 - Nov 29 2026

Upcoming
WMU 19AntlerlessMuzzleloader

Nov 23 2026 - Nov 29 2026

Upcoming
WMU 20AntlerlessMuzzleloader

Nov 23 2026 - Nov 29 2026

Upcoming
WMU 21AntlerlessMuzzleloader

Nov 23 2026 - Nov 29 2026

Upcoming
WMU 22AntlerlessMuzzleloader

Nov 23 2026 - Nov 29 2026

Upcoming
WMU 23AntlerlessMuzzleloader

Nov 23 2026 - Nov 29 2026

Upcoming
WMU 24AntlerlessMuzzleloader

Nov 23 2026 - Nov 29 2026

Upcoming
WMU 25AntlerlessMuzzleloader

Nov 23 2026 - Nov 29 2026

Upcoming

+ 2 more upcoming WMUs

Closed Seasons (3)

WMU 4

CLOSED

Closed
WMU 5

CLOSED

Closed
WMU 9

CLOSED

Closed

Deer dates by zone

Season dates differ across zones. Browse the groups below, or use the postal-code lookup above when available.

Season dateszonesStatus
Oct 5 2026 - Nov 22 2026
21 zones6781011121314+13 more
Open
Oct 26 2026 - Nov 22 2026
21 zones6781011121314+13 more
Open
Nov 23 2026 - Nov 29 2026
12 zones1016171920212223+4 more
Upcoming
Oct 5 2026 - Nov 8 2026
3 zones123
Open
Oct 26 2026 - Nov 8 2026
3 zones123
Open
CLOSED
3 zones459
Closed
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Deer dates above are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows your NB zone, Crown land, and the exact Deer dates — offline.

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Deer Hunting Tips

1.

Scout your hunting area before the season opens

2.

Pay attention to wind direction when setting up

3.

Early morning and late evening are peak activity times

4.

Check specific WMU regulations for antler restrictions

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Disclaimer: Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify with New Brunswick's official wildlife authority and review the current hunting regulations before hunting. This tool is for informational purposes only.

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