1. What must I do as a new firearm hunter to hunt in Nova Scotia?
2. How old do I have to be to take the Hunter Education Course?
3. How old do I have to be to take the Canadian Firearms Safety Course?
4. How do I register for the Canadian Firearms Safety Course?
5. How do I register for the N. S. Hunter Education Course?
6. How much does it cost to take these courses?
7. If I have just moved into the province of Nova Scotia and have taken a hunter education course elsewhere, what do I have to do?
8. Who do I contact, if I have questions regarding course content?

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Question 1: What must I do as a new firearm hunter to hunt in Nova Scotia?

• Complete and pass the Canadian Firearms Safety Course
• Complete and pass the Nova Scotia Hunter Education course. If you're under the age of 18, you must obtain a Federal Minors Firearm License 1-800-731-4000 (Ext.6505). More information about Minors Licenses is available from the RCMP.
• Purchase your hunting license (available from any vendor)

PLEASE NOTE: if you are a minor, a parent or guardian must accompany you to purchase your license.

Question 2: How old do I have to be to take the Hunter Education course?

You must be at least 12 years of age or older.

Question 3: How old do I have to be to take the Canadian Firearms Safety Course?

It is recommended that you are 12 years of age or older.

Question 4: How do I register for the Canadian Firearms Safety Course?

Visit the Canadian Firearms Safety Course registration information

Question 5: How do I register for the N.S. Hunter Education Course?

Visit the Nova Scotia Hunter Education Course registration information

Question 6: How much does it cost to take the hunter education courses?

• $60.00 + HST to register for Hunter Education Course (online)
• $65.00 + HST to register for Furharvester Education Course (classroom)
• $60.00 + HST to register for Crossbow Hunter Education (online)
• $65.00 + HST to register for Bowhunter Education Course (classroom)
• $400.00 or 500.00 + HST to register for Certified Guide Education (classroom)

Question 7: If I have just moved into the province of Nova Scotia and have taken a hunter education course elsewhere, what do I have to do?

Residents who have just moved into the province are required to provide proof of having successfully completed a Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources recognized Hunter/Trapper/Bow/Crossbow Education Course (in another province, state or country) or proof satisfactory to the Department that they are residents and are entitled to hunt with a firearm, bow, or crossbow before being issued a resident Wildlife Resources Card. During your HuntNS application process, you will be asked to provide images of documents proving hunter education.

For more information, see the resident hunter information.

Question 8: Who do I contact if I have questions regarding hunter education?

Any questions may be directed to the Department of Natural Resources by email to the Hunter Education Coordinator: huntersed@novascotia.ca.