Migratory Bird Hunting Licences
Natural Resources
Overview
Issuance of migratory bird hunting licences to residents and non-residents of NB.
Eligibility
Resident: Must be 14 years of age or older, must be a resident of New Brunswick as defined in the Fish and Wildlife Act and must not be restricted from purchasing a New Brunswick Hunting Licence and a federal Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit which may be purchased at a Canada Post Office.
Non-Resident: Must be 14 years of age or older, must show proof of identity and must not be restricted from purchasing a New Brunswick Hunting Licence. Migratory bird hunters must hold a federal Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit which may be purchased at a Canada Post Office.
Hunter Education Requirements:
Resident and Non-Resident Hunters born on or after January 1, 1981 and all first-time hunters must show proof of a Firearm Safety / Hunter Education Course. Hunters born previous to 1981 may present a previous hunting licence as proof of hunting experience.
Description
Hunting licences provide hunting opportunities to New Brunswick hunters while managing populations for future use.
Migratory birds permitted: duck, geese, snipe and woodcock.
Specific areas are closed to hunting. Please see the Hunt & Trap Book for more information.
| Fee Description | Rate in $ | Effective Date YYYY-MM-DD | |
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| Resident Licences | 2009-07-08 | ||
| Deer Game and Bird (ages 16-64) + $5 conservation fee | 29.00 | 2009-07-08 | |
| Deer Game and Bird (Seniors 65+) + $5 conservation fee | 14.00 | 2009-07-08 | |
| Small Game (bird) (ages 16-64) + $5 conservation fee | 14.00 | 2009-07-08 | |
| Small Game - Minor's Licence (14-15) + $0 conservation fee | 7.00 | 2009-07-08 | |
| Small Game (Seniors 65+) + $5 conservation fee | 8.00 | 2009-07-08 | |
| Non Resident Licences | 2009-07-08 | ||
| Deer and Game Bird (age 16+) + $10 conservation fee | 173.00 | 2009-07-08 | |
| Game (Bird) (age 14+) + $10 conservation fee | 72.00 | 2009-07-08 | |
| Replacement Licence | 5.25 | 2012-02-22 | |
| Contact Information | Location | |
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| Contact SNB (Payment Only) | snb@snb.ca | |
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South Tetagouche
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South Tetagouche
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Florenceville-Bristol
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Saint-Quentin
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Tracadie-Sheila
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