2026-2027 Season

Duck Season in Nova Scotia

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

36 Upcoming WMUs36 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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The dates below are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Duck 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 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
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+ 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

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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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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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