Department of Natural Resources
Fur Retention Permit
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Who Needs This Permit? |
| Anyone who wants to possess fur pelts or skins in Nova Scotia outside
the legal dates permitted by trapping or hunting Licences.
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Issuing Department / Agency: |
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N.S. Department of Natural Resources
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Where can you get this Permit and / or further
information? |
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Any of the Local or Area Offices
of the N.S. Department of Natural Resources. (See Offices,
N.S. Department of Natural Resources.) |
Application Forms & Process: |
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Application can be made at the nearest Local
or Area Offices of the N.S. Department of Natural Resources. |
Waiting Period: |
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Same day |
Expiry & Renewal: |
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This permit is valid for the period of time stated on it which may be
indefinite (See Additional Information). It is not renewable. |
Price: |
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Free |
Related Requirements: |
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None |
Additional Information: |
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- Fur Harvesters must obtain this permit if they wish to keep furs
for more than 2 weeks after the open season closes.
- This permit may also be used by anyone who wants to keep pelts indefinitely
(such as taxidermy mounts).
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Legislative Authority: |
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Wildlife Act,
Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, Chapter 504, Section 66
Fur Buyers,
Hide Dealers and Taxidermists Regulations
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