Resident Hunting Bundles
Natural Resources and Energy Development
Overview
Issuance of hunting bundles to residents of NB. Each licence type will be displayed individually on the hunter’s licence.
Big Game Bundle:
This bundle includes a Resident Deer and Game Bird licence at regular price, a Resident Bear licence at a 25% discount, and a Resident Varmint licence at a 25% discount.
Deer-Bear Bundle:
This bundle includes a Resident Deer and Game Bird licence at regular price and a Resident Bear licence at a 25% discount.
Deer-Varmint Bundle:
This bundle includes a Resident Deer and Game Bird licence at regular price and a Resident Varmint licence at a 25% discount.
Fur Harvester-Deer Bundle:
This bundle includes a Resident Fur Harvester licence at regular price and a Resident Deer and Game Bird licence at a 25% discount.
Small Game Bundle:
This bundle includes a Resident Bird and Small Game licence at regular price and a Resident Varmint licence at a 25% discount.
Eligibility
Big Game Bundle, Deer-Bear Bundle, Deer-Varmint Bundle: Must be 12 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.
Fur Harvester-Deer Bundle, Small Game Bundle: Must be 16 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.
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 (gun hunters) or a stand-alone Bowhunter Education course (bow/crossbow hunters).
• All Fur Harvesters born on or after January 1, 1981 and all first-time Fur Harvesters acquiring a Fur Harvester's Licence must show proof of a Firearm Safety / Hunter Education course and Trapper Education course.
• Hunters born previous to 1981 may present a previous hunting licence and trapping licence as proof of hunting and trapping experience.
• Conservation Education certificates from other provinces, territories and states are valid in New Brunswick.
Young Hunters:
• 12-17 year old hunters who wish to purchase a bundle including a Resident Bear and/or Resident Deer and Game Bird Licence must show proof of a Firearm Safety / Hunter Education course or a stand-alone Bowhunter Education course.
• 12-15 year old hunters must be accompanied by an adult while hunting.
• 16-17 year old hunters 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 F.
Description
Hunting licences provide hunting opportunities to New Brunswick hunters while managing populations for future use.
Deer licences are valid for all zones open for deer hunting. The bag limit is one deer per licence. Resident hunters who wish to hunt antlerless deer may apply to the ‘Antlerless Deer Draw’. See 'Antlerless Deer Draw Fact Sheet' under Related Links. Resident hunters who wish to hunt during the muzzleloader only deer season require a Muzzleloader Season Authorization. Muzzleloader Season Authorizations are valid only in zones indicated on the licence.
Bear licences are valid for all zones open for bear hunting. The bag limit is two (2) black bear per licence. Licences are valid for hunting during the spring and fall black bear hunting seasons in a calendar year.
Varmint licences are valid to hunt groundhog, coyote, crow and cormorant.
Bird and Small Game licences are available for those clients who wish to hunt upland game birds, several species of small game as well as Migratory Birds, but who do not wish to hunt deer. Hunters wishing to hunt migratory bird species must possess a Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit (available at Canada Post outlets) as well as a New Brunswick Deer & Small Game licence or a Bird and Small Game Licence. Species Permitted: Spruce grouse & ruffed grouse, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, cormorant and migratory birds (ducks, geese, snipe, woodcock).
Fur Harvesters who wish to hunt or trap bobcat may apply to the annual "Bobcat Draw". Species permitted: rabbit, squirrel, raccoon, weasel, mink, skunk, muskrat, otter, beaver, coyote, fox, bobcat, marten, fisher. Please see the Hunt and Trap Booklet for important information on Fur Harvesting.
Changes To Fees
This document provides the rationale supporting changes to fees, associated revenue information, and the legal authority:
annual-report-on-fees-2024.pdf (gnb.ca)
Fees
Unless otherwise specified, Fees exclude the harmonized sales tax (HST).
| Fee Description | Rate in $ | Effective Date YYYY-MM-DD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Game Bundle + $15 conservation fee | 63.50 | 2020-06-23 | |
| Big Game Bundle (65 & Over) + $10 conservation fee | 32.75 | 2020-06-23 | |
| Deer-Bear Bundle + $10 conservation fee | 56.75 | 2021-04-12 | |
| Deer-Bear Bundle (65 & Over) + $10 conservation fee | 27.50 | 2021-04-12 | |
| Deer-Varmint Bundle + $10 conservation fee | 35.75 | 2021-04-12 | |
| Deer-Varmint Bundle (65 & Over) + $5 conservation fee | 19.25 | 2021-04-12 | |
| Fur Harvester-Deer Bundle + $10 conservation fee | 74.75 | 2024-01-01 | |
| Fur Harvester-Deer Bundle (65 & Over) + $10 conservation fee | 42.50 | 2024-01-01 | |
| Small Game Bundle + $10 conservation fee | 20.75 | 2021-04-12 | |
| Small Game Bundle (65 & Over) + $5 conservation fee | 13.25 | 2021-04-12 | |
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