2026-2027 Season

Snipe Season in Nova Scotia

Find Snipe hunting season information for Nova Scotia.

18 Open WMUs18 Total WMUs

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Snipe 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 AnnapolisZone 1, Zone 2

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Open
WMU AntigonishZone 1, Zone 2

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Open
WMU Cape BretonZone 1, Zone 2

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Open
WMU ColchesterZone 1, Zone 2

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Open
WMU CumberlandZone 1, Zone 2

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Open
WMU DigbyZone 1, Zone 2

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Open
WMU GuysboroughZone 1, Zone 2

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Open
WMU HalifaxZone 1, Zone 2

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Open
WMU HantsZone 1, Zone 2

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Open
WMU InvernessZone 1, Zone 2

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Open
WMU KingsZone 1, Zone 2

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Open
WMU LunenburgZone 1, Zone 2

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Open
WMU PictouZone 1, Zone 2

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Open
WMU QueensZone 1, Zone 2

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Open
WMU RichmondZone 1, Zone 2

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Open
WMU ShelburneZone 1, Zone 2

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Open
WMU VictoriaZone 1, Zone 2

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Open
WMU YarmouthZone 1, Zone 2

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Open
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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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