Deer hunting in pictou county nova scotia november 2005. Nova scotia whitetail deer hunting guides and outfitters. We also offer fly fishing outings for brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, shad and striped bass, we promote catch and release practices on all fishing adventures. We need a reduction in the length of our hunting season as well as back to a single deer per hunter. Fourteen point hog buck rifle kill from nova scotia hunting247365448640588648235. Young nova scotians can take part in the youth season for hunting deer in october, and during the waterfowler heritage day in. Our whitetail deer are big bodied with dressed weights that may run from 180260 lbs with heads scoring in the average of 120s to 140s. Spring black bear season in nova scotia our position. Our bait sites are maintained often during the season and trail cameras are used to pattern bears. We invite you to come and join us for the ultimate nova scotia wilderness hunt. Oct 09, 2014 join ndo friend matt winters as he arrows a great black bear in the 2014 season in nova scotia, canada. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your local department of lands and forestry office. A new twoyear period of hunting regulations will begin with the 2014 2015 hunting season.
Its time for a revision of the age old no hunting on sunday law. For the last five years agnew has been deer hunting with a muzzle loaded rifle almost. This forum is designated for discussion about photos posted in the site photo galleries. Thats really honestly all there is to it if youre just looking to bag a deer. We offer fully guided hunts for black bear, whitetail, coyote and upland game. The 2014 15 hunting regulations would be in place starting in september 2014 and remain in effect through fall 2015spring 2016 inclusively. Fluorescent orange is mandatory here for hunting deer and bear after upland season opens and must be worn while hunting at all times. This is a summary prepared for the information and convenience of anyone who plans to hunt or trap in nova scotia. Rare white deer turns heads in halifax area ctv news. Legalize sunday deer hunting in nova scotia home facebook. At our premium nova scotia outfitter outfitting is their full time business and their only business.
Hunting network, llc 11964 oak creek parkway huntley, il 60142 e. We are the last province to forbid big game hunting on sunday and its time. Oct 14, 2018 season and bag limits 2018 it includes a reminder. Dec 5, 2014 as another snowmobile season gets underway. Nova scotia deer hunters can apply to harvest does cbc news. Deer hunt up, preliminary numbers show cbc news cbc. The perfect deer steak your home for everything outdoors. Both the new brunswick wildlife federation and the nova scotia federation of. Whitetails in nova scotia have large racks thanks to the abundant food sources in the region, and extremely large body weights to ensure winter survival in the canadian bush.
Feb 08, 2007 deer hunting in pictou county nova scotia november 2005. Bull and boar sightings from the 2014 season duration. Last day, last hour, nova scotia record book buck taken with a crossbow. High seroprevalence of jamestown canyon virus among deer and. Oct 01, 20 next jul 02, 20 responding to the concerns of hunters, farmers and property owners, nova scotia is now offering additional deer and coyote hunting opportunities. Anything nova scotia hunting related is welcomed in here, unless you can find a more suitable forum for it. For more information on deer hunting zones and season information please visit. I do a bit of hunting near tatamagouche and the population seems way down there as well on a piece of private land that always held a ton of deer dec 1, 2015 6. Sept 8, 2014 december general firearm hunt from october 31 december 6 bear. Nova scotia particulars destinations bear hunting magazine. Anyone seen any harvest numbers results from ns new 2 deer per person season 1 regular firearm, 1 primitive weapon.
Our bear hunt consists of hunting from registered bait sites in areas of high concentration of black bears. Fourteen point hog buck rifle kill from nova scotia. Along with that newfoundland offers multiple bears per license and given that new brunswick not only extended its fall season in 2014 but in 2015 will offer resident and nonresident hunters the opportunity to purchase a second bear license will make attracting hunters more of a challenge for nova scotia. Deer hunters spend so much time trying to pattern deer that we forget that we also can be patterned. This past winter was not exceptionally snowy in nova scotia, but spring was slow to arrive. A wellmanaged, sustainable deer hunt is an annual tradition in nova scotia, said natural resources minister zach churchill, in a newsrelease. There are several zones and seasons available for hunters wanting to.
Our base is located in deer lake, approximately 3 hours from the port aux basques ferry terminal. The fawn is almost completely white, except for a few brown spots. Hunting whitetails in the canadian province of nova scotia makes for quite a challenge, however, the reward is well worth it. Dec 28, 2015 did you know guide outdoors has extensive information available on snowmobile trails. Hunting is a popular activity with many people in pictou county and this season. Nova scotia s deer population remains healthy, and there will be no major changes in management of the species from. Using residual serum samples from nova scotia, canada, we found that 87.
Hunting allowed on first two sundays of fall deer season in n. The hunting outfitters across nova scotia have the knowledge and experience to make your hunting trip the hunt of a lifetime. Nova scotia hunting guides and outfitters find your next. Beginning with the 20152016 season every purchaser of a deer tags must report their harvest, even if they were unsuccessful, or if they did not hunt for successful hunters, the report must be made within 30 days of harvesting a deer or by january 31, whichever date is first. Even though the season runs for 12 weeks, annapolis valley outfitters is only offering bookings for the first 3 weeks for the 2019 fall season. High seroprevalence of jamestown canyon virus among deer. This virus may be an underrecognized cause of disease in nova scotia.
Hunting on sunday is only allowed on october 28, 2018 and november 4, 2018. Jul 23, 2015 a ban will be lifted on the first two sundays of the general deer hunting season in nova scotia, the department of natural resources announced thursday. You almost cant fail to bag a deer using this method. Nova scotia has an excellent population of heavy bodied respectable antlered whitetail. After all, most of us hunt the same days and the same hours, so it isnt difficult for deer to figure us out. Spring bear hunt our position the nova scotia federation of. Dec 28, 2015 did you know guide outdoors has extensive information available on. Oct 10, 2014 its not unusual to see deer in maritime neighbourhoods, but one deer is turning heads in the sackville area outside halifax. The perfect deer steak your home for everything outdoors in.
The nova scotia rifle season for whitetail deer opens the last friday of october and. Camouflage clothing may be worn for the first part of bear season. Personally, he has had a 100% success ratio over the past 8 years and offers his experience to guide other black bear or whitetail deer hunters. Nova scotia s black bear season runs from the second monday in september to the first saturday in december. Migratory bird hunters in nova scotia should be aware that the status of common eider is currently under. He has over 45 years of hunting experience, with a specialty on black bears since 2003. Where i only saw one doe last year and no scrapes, there are scrapes every 1015m along the deer runs and a couple of does herded up with a faun which fell into a brook while trying to follow the two does over. Nova scotia record book crossbow buck 2018 youtube. In nova scotia muzzle loaded hunting season typically starts two. For more information please contact trappers association of nova scotia toll free. Join ndo friend matt winters as he arrows a great black bear in the 2014 season in nova scotia, canada. I was getting a few on my trail cam but the numbers dwindled 146 photos in one week down to 8 the next. The camp is located in laggan, pictou county, nova scotia with a very high population of black bears.
The original wildlife act and regulations should be consulted for all purposes of interpreting and applying the law. Controlling the number of does taken is a major part of managing the deer population in nova scotia. Nova scotia eight point buck rifle kill 2015 youtube. Beginning in the 20142015 hunting season, environment and climate. While we would never recommend giving up hunting the traditional moving times for. Along with that newfoundland offers multiple bears per license and given that new brunswick not only extended its fall season in 2014 but in. Deer hunt up, preliminary numbers show with a growing number of deer surviving recent new brunswick winters, the province is on track to have its best deer season since 2014 at least in terms. Several boone and crocket deer are taken each year. Nova scotia hunting lodge, resort and outfitters guide. Nova scotia hunting lodges, camps, guides and adventures hunting at a lodge or resort in nova scotia offers sportsmen the most thrilling big game hunts in north america. Nova scotia black bear the whitetail deer is the principal big game hunted in nova scotia. Connections can be made through most major centers including montreal, toronto, halifax, boston and newark arriving in deer lake daily. Antlerless deer hunting stamp application process open.
T his is our first season in business and we want to give our guests the best possible chance in harvesting a trophy nova scotia black bear. If there are deer in the area you will get shots at them. A sampling of nova scotia buck, bull and boar sightings from the. This virus may be an underrecognized cause of disease in. The whitetail deer is the principal big game hunted in nova scotia.
Hunters can now apply for stamps to take part in the antlerless deer hunt in nova scotia this fall. Bow hunters association, black powder association, stock growers. A sampling of nova scotia buck, bull and boar sightings from the 2014 season. With a growing number of deer surviving recent new brunswick winters, the province is on track to have its best deer season since 2014 at. How to hunt whitetail deer hunting rifle buck season in. Nova scotias black bear season runs from the second monday in september to the first saturday in december.
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