Varmint Licence (groundhog, coyote, crow and cormorant )
Natural Resources
Overview
Issuance of varmint hunting licences to residents of NB and non-residents.
Eligibility
Resident: Must be 16 years of age or older, must be a resident as defined in the Fish and Wildlife Act and must not be restricted from purchasing a New Brunswick Hunting Licence.
Non-Resident: Must be 16 years of age or older, must show proof of identity and must not be restricted from purchasing a New Brunswick Hunting Licence.
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.
All bow hunters must complete a Bow Hunter Education course. All bow hunters born on or after January 1, 1981, and all first-time bow hunters must complete a Firearm Safety / Hunter Education course plus a Bow Hunter Education course.
Conservation Education certificates from other provinces, territories and states are valid in New Brunswick.
Description
Resident and Non-resident hunters who wish to hunt for groundhog, coyote, crow and cormorant may purchase a New Brunswick Varmint Hunting Licence. This licence is valid annually from March 1st until September 20th.
| Fee Description | Rate in $ | Effective Date YYYY-MM-DD | |
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| Resident Licences | |||
| Varmint + $5 conservation fee | 9.00 | 2010-01-04 | |
| Varmint (Seniors 65+) + $0 conservation fee | 7.00 | 2010-01-04 | |
| Non Resident Licences | |||
| Varmint + $10 conservation fee | 22.00 | 2010-01-04 | |
| Replacement Licences | |||
| Varmint | 5.25 | 2012-02-22 | |
| Contact Information | Location | |
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| Contact SNB (Payment Only) | snb@snb.ca | |
| DNR Regional and District offices | ||
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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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