2026-2027 Season

Black Bear Season in Nova Scotia

Black bear hunting is popular across Canada, with both spring and fall seasons available in many provinces. Baiting and spot-and-stalk are common hunting methods.

36 Upcoming WMUs36 Total WMUs

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Black Bear season dates in Nova Scotia differ across 37 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 Nova Scotia.

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The dates below are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Black Bear season for the WMU you hunt in Nova Scotia, on an offline map with boundaries and regulations.

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Upcoming Seasons (36)

WMU AnnapolisAll Legal Weapons

Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU AnnapolisSnaring

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 2
Upcoming
WMU AntigonishAll Legal Weapons

Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU AntigonishSnaring

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 2
Upcoming
WMU Cape BretonAll Legal Weapons

Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU Cape BretonSnaring

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 2
Upcoming
WMU ColchesterAll Legal Weapons

Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU ColchesterSnaring

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 2
Upcoming
WMU CumberlandAll Legal Weapons

Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU CumberlandSnaring

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 2
Upcoming

+ 26 more upcoming WMUs

Black Bear dates by WMU

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

Season datesWMUsStatus
Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026AnnapolisAntigonishCape BretonColchesterCumberlandDigbyGuysboroughHalifaxHantsInvernessKingsLunenburgPictouQueensPictouRichmondShelburneVictoriaYarmouthUpcoming
Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026AnnapolisAntigonishCape BretonColchesterCumberlandDigbyGuysboroughHalifaxHantsInvernessKingsLunenburgPictouQueensPictouRichmondShelburneVictoriaYarmouthUpcoming
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Black Bear dates differ by WMU — check yours

The dates above are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Black Bear season for the WMU you hunt in Nova Scotia, on an offline map with boundaries and regulations.

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Black Bear Hunting Tips

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Spring bears are often found in south-facing slopes

2.

Fall bears focus on berry patches and oak ridges

3.

Check provincial regulations regarding baiting

4.

Always be prepared for quick follow-up shots

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

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