2026-2027 Season

Fox Season in Nova Scotia

Fox hunting is available in many Canadian provinces. Red fox is the most common species, with colour variations including cross fox and silver fox.

18 Upcoming WMUs18 Total WMUs

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Fox 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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Fox dates below are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows your NS zone, Crown land, and the exact Fox 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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Upcoming Seasons (18)

WMU AnnapolisFurharvesting / Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU AntigonishFurharvesting / Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU Cape BretonFurharvesting / Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU ColchesterFurharvesting / Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU CumberlandFurharvesting / Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU DigbyFurharvesting / Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU GuysboroughFurharvesting / Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU HalifaxFurharvesting / Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU HantsFurharvesting / Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU InvernessFurharvesting / Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: No Bag Limit
Upcoming

+ 8 more upcoming WMUs

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See NS hunting zones and Crown land on one offline map

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

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Fox Hunting Tips

1.

Predator calls work well, especially rabbit distress

2.

Hunt during dawn and dusk when foxes are most active

3.

Winter fur is prime for pelts

4.

Foxes are cautious - set up downwind

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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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