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 Open 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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Open Seasons (36)

WMU AnnapolisAll Legal Weapons

Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU AnnapolisSnaring

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 2
Open
WMU AntigonishAll Legal Weapons

Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU AntigonishSnaring

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 2
Open
WMU Cape BretonAll Legal Weapons

Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU Cape BretonSnaring

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 2
Open
WMU ColchesterAll Legal Weapons

Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU ColchesterSnaring

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 2
Open
WMU CumberlandAll Legal Weapons

Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU CumberlandSnaring

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 2
Open
WMU DigbyAll Legal Weapons

Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU DigbySnaring

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 2
Open
WMU GuysboroughAll Legal Weapons

Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU GuysboroughSnaring

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 2
Open
WMU HalifaxAll Legal Weapons

Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU HalifaxSnaring

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 2
Open
WMU HantsAll Legal Weapons

Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU HantsSnaring

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 2
Open
WMU InvernessAll Legal Weapons

Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU InvernessSnaring

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 2
Open
WMU KingsAll Legal Weapons

Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU KingsSnaring

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 2
Open
WMU LunenburgAll Legal Weapons

Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU LunenburgSnaring

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 2
Open
WMU PictouAll Legal Weapons

Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU PictouSnaring

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 2
Open
WMU QueensPictouAll Legal Weapons

Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU QueensPictouSnaring

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 2
Open
WMU RichmondAll Legal Weapons

Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU RichmondSnaring

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 2
Open
WMU ShelburneAll Legal Weapons

Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU ShelburneSnaring

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 2
Open
WMU VictoriaAll Legal Weapons

Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU VictoriaSnaring

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 2
Open
WMU YarmouthAll Legal Weapons

Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU YarmouthSnaring

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026

Possession: 2
Open

Black Bear dates by zone

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

Season dateszonesStatus
Sept 14 2026 - Dec 5 2026
18 zonesAnnapolisAntigonishCape BretonColchesterCumberlandDigbyGuysboroughHalifax+10 more
Open
Oct 1 2026 - Dec 5 2026
18 zonesAnnapolisAntigonishCape BretonColchesterCumberlandDigbyGuysboroughHalifax+10 more
Open
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Black Bear dates above are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows your NS zone, Crown land, and the exact Black Bear dates — offline.

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Black Bear Hunting Tips

1.

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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