2026-2027 Season

Rabbit Season
New Brunswick

Snowshoe hare and cottontail rabbit hunting are popular small game pursuits. They provide excellent opportunities for new hunters.

54 Upcoming WMUs
54 Total WMUs

Upcoming Seasons (54)

WMU 1Hunting(Fur Harvest License)

Oct 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Upcoming
WMU 1

Oct 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Upcoming
WMU 2Hunting(Fur Harvest License)

Oct 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Upcoming
WMU 2

Oct 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Upcoming
WMU 3Hunting(Fur Harvest License)

Oct 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Upcoming
WMU 3

Oct 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Upcoming
WMU 4Hunting(Fur Harvest License)

Oct 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Upcoming
WMU 4

Oct 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Upcoming
WMU 5Hunting(Fur Harvest License)

Oct 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Upcoming
WMU 5

Oct 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Upcoming

+ 44 more upcoming WMUs

Rabbit Hunting Tips

1.

Hunt thick cover and brush piles

2.

Beagles are traditional rabbit hunting dogs

3.

Circle back after jumping a rabbit

4.

Late winter with snow provides good tracking

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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.