When fishing or hunting in the province of Nova Scotia you must follow basic fishing and hunting etiquette as well as the rules and regulations set down by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Department of Lands and Forests. These rules and regulations are for your enjoyment and safety so please follow them. If you require further information concerning the fishery please contact the nearest Department of Fisheries and Oceans for their handbook.

SALMON: The salmon fishing season begins June 1 and ends October 31. Resident fees are set at $36.06 incl. HST, and for those anglers under 16 the license is $11.40. Non-resident anglers must pay $133.19 incl. HST for a seasons license or $54.26 for a 7 day license.

TROUT: The trout fishing season begins early, from April 1 to September 30. However, for the month of September Speckled Trout fishing is catch and release only, but you can fish and keep Rainbow and Brown Trout until the end of the season. A residents license will cost $23.92 incl. HST and a non-residents license will cost $54.26 incl. HST. However, a non-resident can receive a 7 day Trout fishing license for $29.96 or a one day catch & release license for $11.40.

HUNTING LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR NOVA SCOTIA

The Department of Natural Resources controls the licensing for hunting within the province of Nova Scotia. Residents and non-residents alike are reminded that you must present your small arms certificate from your province or state before receiving a license to hunt in Nova Scotia. Also, for non-residents you must have the name of a guide in order to qualify for a license. The Department of Lands and Forests has a list of certified guides on request. Or, we at Margaree Lodge can arrange experienced guiding for you. *No hunting is permitted on Sunday!

BEAR: The bear hunting season starts at September 13 and ends at December 4. The license fee for residents is $24.29 incl. HST and for non-residents $114.00 incl. HST. For bow hunting, $5.70 extra per resident and $11.40 per non-resident.

DEER: This season starts at October 29 and ends at December 4. Resident licenses are $25.51 incl. HST and for non-residents $125.40 incl. HST.

MOOSE: In order to qualify for a moose license your name must be in the draw which takes place in August. The applications are available from any Department of Natural Resources office after or on April 1. The application fee to have your name put in the draw is $5 (residents only). Season: Sep 27- Oct 2 & Oct 4- Oct 9

SMALL GAME: The fee for a resident small game license is $14.82 incl. HST and for a non-resident $51.30.
RUFFED GROUSE: Oct 1 - Dec 31 / PHEASENT: Aug 1 - March 31 / RABBIT: Nov 1 - last day in Feb

BOWHUNTING: Sep 25 - Oct 28 & Dec 6- Dec 11