2026-2027 Season

Grouse Season in Nova Scotia

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

18 Open WMUs18 Closed WMUs36 Total WMUs

Direct Answer

Grouse 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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Season dates tell you when. The map shows which Crown parcels you can actually hunt — offline, with unit boundaries.

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Open Seasons (18)

WMU Annapolis

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU Antigonish

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU Cape Breton

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU Colchester

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU Cumberland

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU Digby

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU Guysborough

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU Halifax

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU Hants

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU Inverness

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU Kings

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU Lunenburg

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU Pictou

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU QueensPictou

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU Richmond

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU Shelburne

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU Victoria

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open
WMU Yarmouth

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
Open

Closed Seasons (18)

WMU Annapolis

CLOSED

Closed
WMU Antigonish

CLOSED

Closed
WMU Cape Breton

CLOSED

Closed
WMU Colchester

CLOSED

Closed
WMU Cumberland

CLOSED

Closed
WMU Digby

CLOSED

Closed
WMU Guysborough

CLOSED

Closed
WMU Halifax

CLOSED

Closed
WMU Hants

CLOSED

Closed
WMU Inverness

CLOSED

Closed

+ 8 more closed WMUs

Grouse dates by zone

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

Season dateszonesStatus
Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026
18 zonesAnnapolisAntigonishCape BretonColchesterCumberlandDigbyGuysboroughHalifax+10 more
Open
CLOSED
18 zonesAnnapolisAntigonishCape BretonColchesterCumberlandDigbyGuysboroughHalifax+10 more
Closed
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Grouse dates above are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows your NS zone, Crown land, and the exact Grouse dates — offline.

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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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