In New Brunswick all gun hunters born on, or after, Jan. 1, 1981, and all first-time gun hunters must complete the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and the Hunter Education Course. Gun hunters who were born before Jan. 1, 1981, who are not a first-time hunter, may show a previous hunting licence as proof of hunting experience.
All resident bow/crossbow hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1981, or who are hunting with a bow/crossbow for the first time, must complete an approved stand-alone Bowhunter Education course that includes a mandatory practical component or field day.
All non-resident bow/crossbow hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1981, or who are hunting with a bow/crossbow for the first time, must complete a recognized stand-alone Bowhunter Education course meeting the National Bowhunter Education Foundation or Atlantic Canada Bowhunter Education Course standards. Bow hunters born before Jan. 1, 1981, and who are not first-time bow hunters, may show a previous hunting licence allowing use of a bow or crossbow.
Firearms Safety/Hunter Education certificates from other provinces, territories and the United States are valid in New Brunswick.