2026-2027 Season

Raccoon Season in Nova Scotia

Find Raccoon hunting season information for Nova Scotia.

18 Open WMUs36 Upcoming WMUs54 Total WMUs

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Raccoon 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 (18)

WMU AnnapolisDog training at night

July 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Open
WMU AntigonishDog training at night

July 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Open
WMU Cape BretonDog training at night

July 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Open
WMU ColchesterDog training at night

July 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Open
WMU CumberlandDog training at night

July 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Open
WMU DigbyDog training at night

July 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Open
WMU GuysboroughDog training at night

July 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Open
WMU HalifaxDog training at night

July 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Open
WMU HantsDog training at night

July 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Open
WMU InvernessDog training at night

July 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Open
WMU KingsDog training at night

July 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Open
WMU LunenburgDog training at night

July 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Open
WMU PictouDog training at night

July 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Open
WMU QueensPictouDog training at night

July 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Open
WMU RichmondDog training at night

July 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Open
WMU ShelburneDog training at night

July 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Open
WMU VictoriaDog training at night

July 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Open
WMU YarmouthDog training at night

July 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Open

Upcoming Seasons (36)

WMU AnnapolisHunting at night

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU AnnapolisTrapping

Nov 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU AntigonishHunting at night

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU AntigonishTrapping

Nov 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU Cape BretonHunting at night

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU Cape BretonTrapping

Nov 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU ColchesterHunting at night

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU ColchesterTrapping

Nov 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU CumberlandHunting at night

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Upcoming
WMU CumberlandTrapping

Nov 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Bag Limit
Upcoming

+ 26 more upcoming WMUs

Raccoon dates by zone

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

Season dateszonesStatus
July 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027
18 zonesAnnapolisAntigonishCape BretonColchesterCumberlandDigbyGuysboroughHalifax+10 more
Open
Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027
18 zonesAnnapolisAntigonishCape BretonColchesterCumberlandDigbyGuysboroughHalifax+10 more
Upcoming
Nov 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027
18 zonesAnnapolisAntigonishCape BretonColchesterCumberlandDigbyGuysboroughHalifax+10 more
Upcoming
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Raccoon dates above are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows your NS zone, Crown land, and the exact Raccoon dates — offline.

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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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