2026-2027 Season

Pheasant Season in Nova Scotia

Ring-necked pheasants are found in agricultural areas of the prairies and southern Ontario. They offer exciting upland hunting opportunities.

33 Open WMUs3 Upcoming WMUs36 Total WMUs

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Pheasant 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 (33)

WMU AnnapolisPheasant Preserve Hunting Season

Aug 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Open
WMU AntigonishMale

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 4
Open
WMU AntigonishPheasant Preserve Hunting Season

Aug 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Open
WMU Cape BretonMale

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 4
Open
WMU Cape BretonPheasant Preserve Hunting Season

Aug 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Open
WMU ColchesterMale

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 4
Open
WMU ColchesterPheasant Preserve Hunting Season

Aug 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Open
WMU CumberlandMale

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 4
Open
WMU CumberlandPheasant Preserve Hunting Season

Aug 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Open
WMU DigbyMale

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 4
Open
WMU DigbyPheasant Preserve Hunting Season

Aug 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Open
WMU GuysboroughMale

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 4
Open
WMU GuysboroughPheasant Preserve Hunting Season

Aug 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Open
WMU HalifaxMale

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 4
Open
WMU HalifaxPheasant Preserve Hunting Season

Aug 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Open
WMU HantsPheasant Preserve Hunting Season

Aug 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Open
WMU InvernessMale

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 4
Open
WMU InvernessPheasant Preserve Hunting Season

Aug 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Open
WMU KingsPheasant Preserve Hunting Season

Aug 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Open
WMU LunenburgMale

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 4
Open
WMU LunenburgPheasant Preserve Hunting Season

Aug 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Open
WMU PictouMale

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 4
Open
WMU PictouPheasant Preserve Hunting Season

Aug 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Open
WMU QueensMale

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 4
Open
WMU QueensPictouPheasant Preserve Hunting Season

Aug 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Open
WMU RichmondMale

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 4
Open
WMU RichmondPheasant Preserve Hunting Season

Aug 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Open
WMU ShelburneMale

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 4
Open
WMU ShelburnePheasant Preserve Hunting Season

Aug 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Open
WMU VictoriaMale

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 4
Open
WMU VictoriaPheasant Preserve Hunting Season

Aug 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Open
WMU YarmouthMale

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 4
Open
WMU YarmouthPheasant Preserve Hunting Season

Aug 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Open

Upcoming Seasons (3)

WMU AnnapolisMale

Nov 1 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 4
Upcoming
WMU HantsMale

Nov 1 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 4
Upcoming
WMU KingsMale

Nov 1 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 4
Upcoming

Pheasant dates by zone

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

Season dateszonesStatus
Aug 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027
18 zonesAnnapolisAntigonishCape BretonColchesterCumberlandDigbyGuysboroughHalifax+10 more
Open
Oct 1 2026 - Dec 15 2026
15 zonesAntigonishCape BretonColchesterCumberlandDigbyGuysboroughHalifaxInverness+7 more
Open
Nov 1 2026 - Dec 15 2026
3 zonesAnnapolisHantsKings
Upcoming
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Pheasant Hunting Tips

1.

Hunt edges between crop fields and cover

2.

A good flushing dog is almost essential

3.

Pheasants run before they fly - be ready

4.

Late season birds are often in heavier cover

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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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