2026-2027 Season

Duck Season
Nova Scotia

Waterfowl hunting is a treasured tradition in Canada. Ducks migrate through major flyways, offering excellent hunting opportunities during fall migration.

36 Upcoming WMUs
36 Total WMUs

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Duck 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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Upcoming Seasons (36)

WMU AnnapolisZone 1

Oct 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Upcoming
WMU AnnapolisZone 1

Oct 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Upcoming
WMU AntigonishZone 1

Oct 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Upcoming
WMU AntigonishZone 1

Oct 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Upcoming
WMU Cape BretonZone 2

Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Upcoming
WMU Cape BretonZone 2

Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Upcoming
WMU ColchesterZone 1

Oct 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Upcoming
WMU ColchesterZone 1

Oct 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Upcoming
WMU CumberlandZone 1

Oct 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Upcoming
WMU CumberlandZone 1

Oct 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Upcoming

+ 26 more upcoming WMUs

Duck 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
Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027Cape BretonDigbyGuysboroughHalifaxInvernessLunenburgQueensRichmondShelburneVictoriaYarmouthUpcoming
Oct 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027AnnapolisAntigonishColchesterCumberlandHantsKingsPictouUpcoming

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Duck Hunting Tips

1.

Scout migration patterns and feeding areas

2.

Invest in quality decoys and learn proper spreads

3.

Practice duck calling - less is often more

4.

Check Migratory Bird regulations carefully

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