Applications are now open for the antlerless deer draw in Nova Scotia for the 2025 hunting season. This draw allows licensed hunters to harvest a female deer in specific management zones to help manage the province's deer population and support healthy wildlife. The deadline to apply is July 31, with results posted online August 15.
Applications open for antlerless deer draw in Nova Scotia
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Applications are now open for the antlerless deer draw in Nova Scotia for the 2025 hunting season. This draw allows licensed hunters to harvest a female deer in specific management zones to help manage the province's deer population and support healthy wildlife. The deadline to apply is July 31, with results posted online August 15.
- 1 Now: Applications open for antlerless deer draw.
- 2 July 31: Deadline to apply.
- 3 August 15: Results posted online.
- Better management of Nova Scotia's deer population
- Support for healthy and balanced wildlife populations
- Opportunity for licensed hunters to harvest deer
What: Applications for the antlerless deer draw for the 2025 hunting season have opened in Nova Scotia.
When: Applications are open now. Deadline to apply is July 31. Results posted online August 15. For the 2025 hunting season.
Where: Nova Scotia, Canada (mainland Nova Scotia, Cape Breton zones).
Why: To manage the province’s deer population by allowing licensed hunters to harvest female deer in areas with higher numbers, supporting healthy and balanced wildlife populations.
How: Hunters can apply online, by phone, or by mail for an antlerless deer hunting stamp. Eligibility requires a general deer stamp or archery/muzzleloader stamp, a valid hunting licence, and being 16 years or older. Bonus stamps are also available for a second deer.