Sunday hunting in New Brunswick is allowed only between October 14th and December 31st, otherwise it’s prohibited.
Whether you can hunt on Sundays in New Brunswick depends on the specific date and type of hunting.
Here’s a breakdown:
- Generally, hunting is prohibited on all Sundays in New Brunswick.
- However, an exception is made for Sundays between October 14th and December 31st inclusive. During this period, hunting is permitted on these Sundays.
- Additionally, some exceptions may exist for specific types of hunting or certain Wildlife Management Zones (WMZs). For example, migratory bird hunting regulations set by the federal government may allow hunting on different Sundays.
Here are some resources to help you verify the rules for your specific situation:
- New Brunswick Fish & Wildlife Branch website: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/nr-rn/pdf/en/Wildlife/HuntTrap.pdf
- Hunt & Trap booklet: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/nr-rn/pdf/en/Wildlife/HuntTrap.pdf
- Federal migratory bird hunting regulations: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/migratory-game-bird-hunting.html
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