Volunteers contribute their time, passion and expertise in their community every day, making a significant impact on the lives of Nova Scotians. The Province of Nova Scotia appreciates this valuable ...

Sunday hunting — permitted on Nov. 1 and Nov. 8 — has ended for the 2015 hunting season. The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables is lifting the ban on Sunday hunting for the first two ...

Any private enterprise, municipal unit or non-profit organization or individual who wish to lease (Provincial) Crown Lands in Nova Scotia, under the control of the N.S. Department of Natural Resources ...

Anyone who wants to travel on forest land while a travel ban (woods closure) is in force. Woods closure / travel bans usually occurs when the forest gets extremely dry, and the hazard of fire is ...

This consolidation is unofficial and is for reference only. For the official version of the regulations, consult the original documents on file with the Registry of Regulations, or refer to the Royal ...

Starting 16 May 2024, the fine for violating daily burn restrictions is $25,000. Daily burn restrictions also now apply to provincial, municipal and private campgrounds (National parks are under the ...

The western region and provincial winners of 2024 Woodland Owner of the Year Award are Judy and Thomas Mailman of Bridgewater, Lunenburg County. The Mailmans own multiple woodlots and often ...

The Marine Debris Clean-up Program provides funding to help remove debris from Nova Scotia's marine and freshwater shorelines. The program has 3 funding streams: Shoreline Clean-up – supports clean-up ...

There is no longer a requirement for hunters to register their bear bait site or to hunt only at a bait site. For more information consult the Nova Scotia Hunting and Furharvesting Summary of ...