Question 1: What must I do as a new hunter to hunt in Nova Scotia?
Question 2: How old do I have to be to take the Hunter Education course?
You must be at least 12 years of age.
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?
Click here to read more information on how to register for the course.
Question 5: How do I register for the N.S. Hunter Education Course?
Click here to read more information on how to register for the course.
Question 6: How much does it cost to take the hunter education courses?
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 NS NR&R recognized Hunter/Trapper/Bow/Crossbow Education Course (in another province, state or country) or proof satisfactory to the Department that s/he is entitled to hunt with a firearm, bow, or crossbow and provide proof of residency before being issued a resident Wildlife Resources Card. Forward copies of the appropriate certificate(s) to the Hunter Education Coordinator by scanning and emailing to: huntersed@gov.ns.ca; faxing to: 902-424-7735; or mailing to: Hunter Education Coordinator, Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 698, Halifax, N.S. B3J 2T9.
For more information for Resident Hunters click here.
Question 8: Who do I contact if I have questions regarding hunter education?
Any questions may be directed to the NSNR&R Hunter Education Coordinator.