2026-2027 Season

Rabbit Season
Nova Scotia

Snowshoe hare and cottontail rabbit hunting are popular small game pursuits. They provide excellent opportunities for new hunters.

18 Upcoming WMUs
18 Total WMUs

Direct Answer

Rabbit 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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Upcoming Seasons (18)

WMU AnnapolisHunting

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 27 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU AntigonishHunting

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 27 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU Cape BretonHunting

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 27 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU ColchesterHunting

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 27 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU CumberlandHunting

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 27 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU DigbyHunting

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 27 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU GuysboroughHunting

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 27 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU HalifaxHunting

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 27 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU HantsHunting

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 27 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU InvernessHunting

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 27 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Upcoming

+ 8 more upcoming WMUs

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Rabbit Hunting Tips

1.

Hunt thick cover and brush piles

2.

Beagles are traditional rabbit hunting dogs

3.

Circle back after jumping a rabbit

4.

Late winter with snow provides good tracking

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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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