2026-2027 Season

Deer Season in Nova Scotia

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.

12 Open WMUs24 Upcoming WMUs12 Closed WMUs48 Total WMUs

Direct Answer

Deer 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.

Which one are you hunting? (Deer)

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Deer dates below are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows your NS zone, Crown land, and the exact Deer dates — offline.

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Where you can hunt in Nova Scotia: Crown land map

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 (12)

WMU 101Antlered Or AntlerlessBow, Crossbow, Muzzleloader

Sept 27 2026 - Dec 12 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 102Antlered Or AntlerlessBow, Crossbow, Muzzleloader

Sept 27 2026 - Dec 12 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 103AntleredBow, Crossbow, Muzzleloader

Sept 27 2026 - Dec 12 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 104AntleredBow, Crossbow, Muzzleloader

Sept 27 2026 - Dec 12 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 105Antlered Or AntlerlessBow, Crossbow, Muzzleloader

Sept 27 2026 - Dec 12 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 106AntleredBow, Crossbow, Muzzleloader

Sept 27 2026 - Dec 12 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 107Antlered Or AntlerlessBow, Crossbow, Muzzleloader

Sept 27 2026 - Dec 12 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 108AntleredBow, Crossbow, Muzzleloader

Sept 27 2026 - Dec 12 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 109Antlered Or AntlerlessBow, Crossbow, Muzzleloader

Sept 27 2026 - Dec 12 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 110AntleredBow, Crossbow, Muzzleloader

Sept 27 2026 - Dec 12 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 111AntleredBow, Crossbow, Muzzleloader

Sept 27 2026 - Dec 12 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 112AntleredBow, Crossbow, Muzzleloader

Sept 27 2026 - Dec 12 2026

Possession: 1
Open

Upcoming Seasons (24)

WMU 101Antlered Or AntlerlessAll Legal Weapons

Oct 30 2026 - Dec 12 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 101Youth only

Oct 16 2026 - Oct 24 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 102Antlered Or AntlerlessAll Legal Weapons

Oct 30 2026 - Dec 12 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 102Youth only

Oct 16 2026 - Oct 24 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 103AntleredAll Legal Weapons

Oct 30 2026 - Dec 12 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 103Youth only

Oct 16 2026 - Oct 24 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 104AntleredAll Legal Weapons

Oct 30 2026 - Dec 12 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 104Youth only

Oct 16 2026 - Oct 24 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 105Antlered Or AntlerlessAll Legal Weapons

Oct 30 2026 - Dec 12 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 105Youth only

Oct 16 2026 - Oct 24 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming

+ 14 more upcoming WMUs

Closed Seasons (12)

WMU 101Antlered Or AntlerlessBow only

Sept 14 2026 - Sept 26 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 102Antlered Or AntlerlessBow only

Sept 14 2026 - Sept 26 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 103AntleredBow only

Sept 14 2026 - Sept 26 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 104AntleredBow only

Sept 14 2026 - Sept 26 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 105Antlered Or AntlerlessBow only

Sept 14 2026 - Sept 26 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 106AntleredBow only

Sept 14 2026 - Sept 26 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 107Antlered Or AntlerlessBow only

Sept 14 2026 - Sept 26 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 108AntleredBow only

Sept 14 2026 - Sept 26 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 109Antlered Or AntlerlessBow only

Sept 14 2026 - Sept 26 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 110AntleredBow only

Sept 14 2026 - Sept 26 2026

Possession: 1
Closed

+ 2 more closed WMUs

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 30 2026 - Dec 12 2026
12 zones101102103104105106107108+4 more
Upcoming
Sept 14 2026 - Sept 26 2026
12 zones101102103104105106107108+4 more
Closed
Sept 27 2026 - Dec 12 2026
12 zones101102103104105106107108+4 more
Open
Oct 16 2026 - Oct 24 2026
12 zones101102103104105106107108+4 more
Upcoming
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See NS hunting zones and Crown land on one offline map

Deer dates above are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows your NS 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 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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