2026-2027 Season

Grouse Season
Nova Scotia

Grouse hunting is a classic Canadian upland pursuit. Ruffed grouse are found in deciduous forests, while spruce grouse prefer coniferous areas.

18 Upcoming WMUs
18 Total WMUs

Upcoming Seasons (18)

WMU Annapolis

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Upcoming
WMU Antigonish

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Upcoming
WMU Cape Breton

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Upcoming
WMU Colchester

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Upcoming
WMU Cumberland

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Upcoming
WMU Digby

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Upcoming
WMU Guysborough

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Upcoming
WMU Halifax

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Upcoming
WMU Hants

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Upcoming
WMU Inverness

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Upcoming

+ 8 more upcoming WMUs

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WMU boundaries, season dates, and regulations for Grouse in Nova Scotia — offline in the HuntScout app.

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Grouse Hunting Tips

1.

Walk slowly through young aspen stands

2.

A good pointing or flushing dog enhances success

3.

Cool mornings often produce better bird activity

4.

Listen for drumming sounds to locate birds

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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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