The Large Mammals Program is responsible for the effective development, implementation and evaluation of management programs to maintain populations of white-tailed deer, moose and black bear at biologically and socially acceptable levels and to allocate appropriate and equitable uses of these wildlife resources in a manner beneficial to the people of Nova Scotia.

For regulations on the management and use of these species, see https://novascotia.ca/natr/wildlife/acts-regs.asp

Contact

Wildlife Division
Phone: 902-679-6091
wildlife@novascotia.ca