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 Open 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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Open Seasons (36)

WMU AnnapolisZone 1

Oct 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Open
WMU AnnapolisZone 1

Oct 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU AntigonishZone 1

Oct 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Open
WMU AntigonishZone 1

Oct 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

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

Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027

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

Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Open
WMU ColchesterZone 1

Oct 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Open
WMU ColchesterZone 1

Oct 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU CumberlandZone 1

Oct 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Open
WMU CumberlandZone 1

Oct 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU DigbyZone 2

Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU DigbyZone 2

Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Open
WMU GuysboroughZone 2

Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU GuysboroughZone 2

Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Open
WMU HalifaxZone 2

Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU HalifaxZone 2

Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Open
WMU HantsZone 1

Oct 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Open
WMU HantsZone 1

Oct 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU InvernessZone 2

Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU InvernessZone 2

Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Open
WMU KingsZone 1

Oct 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Open
WMU KingsZone 1

Oct 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU LunenburgZone 2

Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU LunenburgZone 2

Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Open
WMU PictouZone 1

Oct 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Open
WMU PictouZone 1

Oct 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU QueensZone 2

Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU QueensZone 2

Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Open
WMU RichmondZone 2

Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU RichmondZone 2

Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Open
WMU ShelburneZone 2

Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU ShelburneZone 2

Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Open
WMU VictoriaZone 2

Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU VictoriaZone 2

Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Open
WMU YarmouthZone 2

Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU YarmouthZone 2

Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Open

Duck dates by zone

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

Season dateszonesStatus
Oct 8 2026 - Jan 22 2027
11 zonesCape BretonDigbyGuysboroughHalifaxInvernessLunenburgQueensRichmond+3 more
Open
Oct 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027
7 zonesAnnapolisAntigonishColchesterCumberlandHantsKingsPictou
Open
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Duck dates above are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows your NS zone, Crown land, and the exact Duck dates — offline.

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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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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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