Non-Resident Bear Licence |
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| Species permitted | Age of licence holder | Cost1 | Comments |
| Black bear and coyote | 12 years of age and older | $163.00 | A maximum of two licences may be purchased per year. Bag limit of one bear per licence. Spring and fall hunting seasons. Licence is valid for the specific Wildlife Management Zone identified on the licence. |
1 Licence cost includes conservation fees collected for the New Brunswick Wildlife Trust Fund. Tax is not included.
How to obtain a licence
A licence may be obtained from an outfitter or guide who has been assigned an allocation of Non-Resident Bear Licences by the Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development, or by entering and being successful in the annual Non-Resident Bear Draw.
Applications to the Non-Resident Bear Draw may be made through the Fish and Wildlife Licensing System or at any authorized vendor or Service New Brunswick location. An Outdoors Card number is required to apply to the Non-Resident Bear Draw and to purchase a licence. Applications are accepted from the end of January to end of February each year. Check the Natural Resources and Energy Development web site for exact dates.
CITES Export permit
A CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) Export Permit may be required to export a bear hide, or other bear parts, outside of Canada. Contact any local Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development office or the Fish and Wildlife Branch for additional information.
Young hunters
Hunters 12 to 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult while hunting.
Hunters 16 to 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult when using a centre-fire or rim-fire rifle .23 calibre or larger, or with a shotgun with ball, slug, or lead shot larger than BB or steel shot larger than type F.
Additional information
Refer to the Hunt and Trap Book – Summary of Regulations and Bear Hunting Licence site for licence eligibility requirements, season dates, and regulations pertaining to bear hunting in New Brunswick.