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Chasse et piégeage
Faites partie de notre patrimoine
Be a part of our heritage
Hunt & Trap
2009
Aidez à protéger nos
ressources naturelles
Signalez toutes violations
• Le braconnage • La chasse de nuit
• La pêche au filet ou à la turlutte
• Le vol de bois
• Les incendies de forêt volontaires
1-800-222-8477 1-800-222-8477
• Wood Theft • Forest Fire Arson
• Netting or Jigging of Fish
• Poaching • Night Hunting
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Booklets outlining exact boundaries are available at your local Service New Brunswick or
Natural Resources office. www.gnb.ca/naturalresources
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Hunting Times
Period Begins (a.m.) Ends (p.m.)
2009
Sept. 1-11 6:20 8:27
Sept. 12-21 6:34 8:07
Sept. 22-30 6:47 7:48
Oct. 1-11 6:59 7:28
Oct. 12-21 7:13 7:09
Oct. 22-31 7:28 6:52
Nov. 1-10 6:42 5:36
Nov. 11-20 6:56 5:24
Nov. 21-30 7:10 5:14
Dec. 1-10 7:23 5:09
Dec. 11-20 7:32 5:10
Dec. 21-31 7:38 5:14
2010
Jan. 1-10 7:40 5:23
Jan. 11-20 7:36 5:35
Jan. 21-30 7:28 5:48
Jan. 31-Feb. 9 7:17 6:04
Feb. 10-19 7:03 6:18
Feb. 20-March 1 6:47 6:33
March 2-11 6:28 6:48
March 12-13 6:09 7:02
March 14-21 7:09 8:02
March 22-31 6:50 8:15
April 1-10 6:30 8:29
April 11-20 6:11 8:43
April 21-30 5:53 8:56
May 1-10 5:37 9:08
May 11-20 5:22 9:21
May 21-30 5:12 9:33
May 31-June 9 5:06 9:42
June 10-19 5:02 9:49
June 20-30 5:03 9:53
July 1-11 5:09 9:51
July 12-21 5:18 9:45
July 22-31 5:28 9:36
Aug. 1-10 5:40 9:23
Aug. 11-20 5:53 9:06
Aug. 21-31 6:06 8:50
FIREARMS MUST BE CASED AT ALL OTHER TIMES
• All bow hunters must complete a recognized Hunting, trapping and snaring are permitted in
stand-alone Bow Hunter Education course. Class II Protected Natural Areas subject to the
Experienced bow hunters without a stand- following restrictions:
alone course should call the Fish and Wildlife • Bear baiting is allowed no earlier than 2
Branch at 506-453-2440 for more information. weeks before the season opens.
• Firearm Safety/Hunter Education and Bow • Bait containers must be removed within 2
Hunter Education certificates from other weeks after the season closes.
provinces, territories and the United States • Cutting vegetation for a shooting lane is
are valid in New Brunswick. prohibited.
Hunter Orange Clothing • Cutting vegetation - such as bushes, shrubs,
From Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, the following people tree branches and non-woody vegetation -
must wear a solid fluorescent hunter orange to construct and/or camouflage a waterfowl
jacket or vest and a hat of solid fluorescent hunting blind is permitted, but only in the
hunter orange: immediate vicinity of the blind, and bringing
bushes, shrubs, tree branches and other
• Hunters. vegetation into a Protected Natural Area is
• Fur harvesters carrying a firearm. prohibited.
• Licensed guides (while guiding hunters). Further information is available from:
Jackets, vests and hats must be visible from all Any Natural Resources office or
directions. This does not apply to waterfowl www.gnb.ca/naturalresources
hunters. E-mail: cltc@gnb.ca
Tel.: 1-888-312-5600.
Closed and Restricted Areas
National Wildlife Areas
Camps, parks and historical sites
Within National Wildlife Areas, the possession
• Scout, guide and youth camps, parks and of lead shot is prohibited. Other restrictions
historical sites are closed to hunting and apply to activities including the use of
trapping. Firearms must be cased in these motor vehicles, fires and camping. The
areas. National Wildlife Areas in New Brunswick are:
Tintamarre National Wildlife Area; Shepody
National Wildlife Area; Cape Jourimain
National Wildlife Area; Portobello Creek
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National Wildlife Area and Portage Island Legal Distance
National Wildlife Area. For information • It is illegal to discharge any rifle or shotgun
on additional restrictions, hunters should within 200 metres of a dwelling, school,
contact Environment Canada, Enforcement playground, athletic field, solid waste
Coordinator: (506) 364-5032. disposal site or place of business.
Other areas • It is illegal to discharge a rimfire rifle, a
• Hunting and trapping are not permitted centre-fire rifle or shotgun loaded with ball
within the boundaries of Sentier NB Trail or or slug within 400 metres of a dwelling,
a provincial park under the authority of the school, playground, athletic field, solid waste
Parks Act and Regulations of New Brunswick. disposal site or place of business.
Hunting on Sunday Buckshot is not considered “ball” or “slug” and
Hunting is prohibited on all Sundays except can be discharged at between 200 metres and
those that occur between October 28 and 400 metres.
November 17 in any year. • It is illegal to discharge any bow within 100
metres of a dwelling, school, playground,
Posting of Land athletic field, solid waste disposal site or
Landowners may post their property to place of business.
restrict or prohibit hunting, shooting, snaring
or trapping within the posted area. (Fish and Firearms
Wildlife Act, Posting of Signs on Land Regulation) • It is unlawful to carry a loaded firearm in
Requirements are as follows: or upon any vehicle including all-terrain
vehicles and snowmobiles.
• Landowners must use either printed word
signs or 25-centimetre coloured circular disks • Deer, moose and bear hunters must use:
or painted 25-centimetre-wide bands around A centre-fire rifle of any calibre.
trees.
Or: A shotgun with ball, slug or lead shot
• Signs, disks or bands must be placed at each larger than size BB (including buckshot)
corner and access point and at intervals or steel shot larger than size F.
not to exceed 100 metres along the entire
Or: A bow having a draw weight of not less
boundary of the posted area.
than 20 kilograms together with arrows
• Yellow disks or yellow painted bands allow that are fitted with broadheads no less
hunting, shooting, trapping or snaring by than 20 millimetres in width.
permission only.
Or: A muzzle-loading firearm.
• Red disks or red painted bands mean no
• Once the deer or bear tag has been removed
hunting, shooting, trapping or snaring by
from the licence, it is unlawful to use:
anyone including the owner.
A rimfire or centre-fire rifle of .23 calibre
• Blue disks are used on agricultural lands and
or greater.
prohibit the use of motorized vehicles.
Or: A shotgun with lead shot larger than
• Landowners posting land with printed
size BB or steel shot larger than size F.
word signs will specify ‘No shooting’, ‘No
hunting’, ‘No trapping’, ‘No snaring’ or any • The holder of a Varmint Licence shall only
combination thereof and whether such hunt with:
activity is prohibited or by permission only. A rim-fire or centre-fire rifle of less than .23
• It is illegal to tear down, remove, damage, calibre.
deface or cover up a sign, disk or band that Or: A muzzle loader.
has been posted. Or: A shotgun with lead shot no larger
• It is unlawful to trespass with a motor vehicle than size BB or steel shot no larger than
on lands that are properly posted. size F.
Further information is available at Service New Or: A bow.
Brunswick and Natural Resources offices and • It is unlawful to possess a crossbow in a
on the Internet at resort of wildlife.
www.gnb.ca/naturalresources.
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• Prior to the purchase of any class of hunting A large variety of wildlife parts, including
or fur harvesting licence, the individual must moose and deer antlers, may not
first meet the minimum age requirements be legally bought or sold. For more
for that class of licence. information on what wildlife parts or
• The use of an aircraft in connection products are prohibited from legal trade,
with hunting, except as a means of contact your nearest Natural Resources
transportation, is unlawful. office or Regional Support Services
Branch at (506) 453-2488.
A Major Violation And What It May All major violations carry a substantial fine
Cost You and mandatory jail term. A conviction also
Major violations are considered serious leads to an automatic five-year cancellation
infractions. These include: of all licence and permit privileges under the
• Hunting wildlife at night. Fish and Wildlife Act. A second major violation
conviction within five years leads to a lifetime
• Hunting during closed season. cancellation. In addition, firearms could
• Possession of illegal deer, moose or bear be forfeited along with vehicles and other
meat (big game). hunting-related equipment.
• Hunting while impaired.
• Handling or discharging a firearm in a
careless and unsafe manner.
Definitions
Resident:
• Hunting big game with a snare or trap.
(a) A person who has resided in the province
• Killing wildlife with poison. for a period of six months immediately
• Hunting big game without a licence. prior to making an application for a
• Hunting more than the number of big game licence.
authorized by the licence. (b) A person who has resided in the province
• Buying, selling, attempting to buy or sell the for a period of two weeks immediately
carcass of any wildlife or wildlife parts. prior to making an application for a
licence, where that person proves to the
satisfaction of the Minister that he / she
NOTICE:
Wildlife management and research programs conducted by the Department of Natural
Resources, other public agencies or educational institutions occasionally require the
administration of pharmaceuticals to wild animals. Many wildlife species cannot be safely
restrained, handled or treated without the use of pharmaceuticals. Pharmaceuticals
commonly used in wildlife programs include immobilizing agents, antibiotics and vaccines.
Although many of these pharmaceuticals have been approved for conditional use on
domestic animals that will be eaten by humans, most have not been approved for use on
wild animals that may be eaten by humans.
To reduce possible human exposure to pharmaceuticals, the Department
of Natural Resources is marking all white-tailed deer, moose and black
bears that have been treated with pharmaceuticals with an orange tag in
each ear with the following warning printed on the tag:
DO NOT EAT ANIMAL / NE MANGEZ PAS CET ANIMAL
NBDNR / MRNNB
N001 (a letter code followed by a 3 digit number)
If you harvest an animal with an ear tag with the above warning, you are advised not
to eat any part of the animal. If you do not wish to keep the animal, take the entire
carcass, including the ear tag(s) to a Department of Natural Resources Office for a
possible replacement hunting license or hunting license refund. Please contact your local
Department of Natural Resources Office for details.
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• Non-residents are not eligible to hunt (a) Remove the tag from the licence and
antlerless deer (does and fawns). attach it to the deer through an ear or
• Antlerless deer validation stickers are valid only around the base of an antler.
when attached to a current-year deer licence. (b) Present the entire carcass, including hide
and head of the deer, for registration and
• All licensed hunters (residents and non- tagging at the first open deer registration
residents) may hunt antlered deer (deer with station.
visible antlers) during the deer season in zones
open to hunting. • After skinning is complete, the registration
tag must remain attached to the hide. The
• Resident hunters with a valid antlerless deer registration agent will issue two copies of
validation sticker attached to their deer licence the registration permit to the successful
may hunt antlerless deer only in the specific hunter.
zone for which the sticker is valid.
• Deer may be left at a cold storage facility
• Wildlife Management Zones 3, 4, 5, and 9 are or butcher for 15 days if a copy of the
closed to deer hunting. Consult a Wildlife registration permit is left with the carcass.
Management Zone booklet for boundary
details. • Transfer permits are available at Service New
Brunswick and Natural Resources offices if
• Hunters must register deer at the first open the hunter wishes to give white-tailed deer
deer registration station on their route meat to another individual. The registration
of travel. It is illegal to pass by an open permit must be presented in order to obtain
registration station with an unregistered deer. a transfer permit.
• It is illegal to transport an unregistered
antlered or antlerless deer into zones closed Antlerless Deer Program
to deer hunting. Keep copies of registration Residents, who wish to hunt antlerless deer
permits. in a Wildlife Management Zone open to
• WMZ’s 1 and 2 hunting antlerless deer, must purchase a Class
3 hunting licence and complete the attached
(a) Uncased firearms greater than .23 calibre application card. The application cards must
are NOT permitted in WMZ 1 or WMZ 2 be received by Service New Brunswick or
after November 8, 2009. Natural Resources on or before 5 p.m., July
(b) All deer harvested in other Wildlife 17, 2009. Residents whose names are not
Management Zones after November 8, drawn in the Antlerless Deer Draw may still
2009 MUST BE TAGGED AND REGISTERED hunt antlered deer in any zone that is open to
PRIOR TO TRANSPORT INTO WMZ 1 OR deer hunting. Non-residents are only eligible
WMZ 2. to hunt antlered deer (those with visible
For further information, please contact your antlers).
local DNR office.
Grand Manan Special Archery Hunt
• It is illegal to transport an unregistered (WMZ 27)
antlerless deer into any zone that does not
have an allocation of antlerless permits. The following measure is intended to increase
the opportunity to harvest antlerless deer
• Immediately upon harvesting a deer, the in Wildlife Management Zone 27 (Grand
hunter must:
Deer Population
New Brunswick is at the northern range of white-tailed deer populations in North America.
The abundance of deer is controlled primarily by the severity of winters and the amount and
quality of deer winter food and shelter. Predators such as coyotes, bobcats, black bears and
free-ranging domestic dogs can impact local deer populations. Similarly, poaching and deer
- vehicle collisions can also be major influences on local populations. Management of deer
is accomplished principally by controlling the number of deer harvested, protection of deer
from illegal harvest, and the protection and management of deer winter shelter (yards). Due to
biological, social and wildlife disease concerns, the Department of Natural Resources strongly
discourages the public from feeding white-tailed deer during any season.
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• The licence is void once the tag has been Black Bear
removed.
• The bag limit is one black bear per year.
• Every successful moose hunter must have
• A person may purchase only one Black
their moose registered and tagged at
Bear Licence per year. Licences are valid for
the first open Natural Resources office
hunting during the three black bear hunting
or tagging station (locations in McAdam,
seasons (spring, fall bow, and fall gun) in a
Hopewell Cape and Connors).
calendar year until the bag limit is filled. Once
• A moose registration agent may measure or the tag has been detached from the Black
remove the lower jaw, teeth or other tissue Bear Licence, the licence is invalid for further
of the harvested moose for management black bear hunting.
and research purposes.
• Resident Black Bear Licences are valid for all
• The registration agent will issue two copies Wildlife Management Zones open for black
of the registration permit to the successful bear hunting.
hunter.
• Non-resident hunters may acquire Black
• Transfer Permits are available from Service Bear Licences in either of the following two
New Brunswick centres and Natural methods:
Resources offices for licensed hunters who
(a) Through a designated, licensed outfitter
wish to give moose meat to another person.
or guide who has received an allocation
The registration permit must be presented
of Black Bear Licences.
in order to obtain a Transfer Permit.
(b) By entering and being successful in the
Attention Non-Resident Moose computerized random access draw.
Hunters Application information and procedures
Non-residents may apply for the opportunity are available from Service New Brunswick
to hunt moose in New Brunswick. One centres and Natural Resources offices.
hundred Moose Licences are currently www.gnb.ca/naturalresources
allocated annually to non-residents by • Non-resident Black Bear Licences are valid
random draw. For information, contact a only for the Wildlife Management Zone
Service New Brunswick centre, a Natural specified on the licence.
Resources office or a licensed outfitter or • The holder of a Black Bear Licence may
guide. www.gnb.ca/naturalresources transport a firearm two days before the
opening of or two days after the closing of
Remember
the black bear season. The firearm must be
• All non-resident moose hunters are required unloaded, in a case properly fastened or
to hunt with a licensed New Brunswick completely wrapped in a blanket or canvas
guide. and securely tied, or in the locked luggage
• Non-resident moose hunters must comply compartment of a motor vehicle.
with the Hunter Education requirements • When you are outside the Wildlife
stated on page 4. Management Zone indicated on your
• Moose Licences are valid for only one validation sticker and licence during the
Wildlife Management Zone. Non-resident bear hunting season, all firearms must be
hunters must identify – at the time of unloaded, in a case properly fastened or
licence pickup – the zone in which they will completely wrapped in a blanket or canvas
hunt. Outfitters or guides may assist with and securely tied, or in the locked luggage
zone choice. compartment of a motor vehicle.
• A Non-Resident Moose Licence holder is • Non-residents are required to hunt with a
eligible to harvest one moose of either sex, licensed New Brunswick guide.
or of any age during the three-day season. • Immediately upon harvesting a black bear,
• The successful non-resident draw applicant the hunter must:
may not designate another hunter to (a) Remove the tag from the bear licence
accompany him / her while hunting. and attach it to the right foreleg of the
bear.
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Varmint Licence
Age of Licence Holder Cost 2009 Cost 2010
RESIDENT 16-64 $13.56 $15.82
65 and older $5.65 $7.91
NON-RESIDENT 16 and older $30.51 $36.16
Species Permitted Bag Limit Season
Groundhog No limit March 2-Sept. 19, 2009
March 1-Sept. 20, 2010
Coyote No limit March 2-Sept. 19, 2009
March 1-Sept. 20, 2010
Crow No limit March 2-Sept. 19, 2009
March 1-Sept. 20, 2010
Cormorant No limit March 2-Sept. 19, 2009
March 1-Sept. 20, 2010
Minor’s Licence
Age of Licence Holder Cost
RESIDENT 14 and 15 $7.91
Available at Natural Must have a (Firearm Safety/Hunter
Resources and Service New Education) certificate and be
Brunswick accompanied by an adult
Species Permitted Bag Limit Season
Spruce grouse & ruffed 6 daily; 12 in possession Oct 1-Dec 5
grouse
Varying hare 10 daily; 20 in possession Oct 1-Feb 27, 2010
Groundhog No limit Oct 1-Feb 27, 2010
Coyote No limit Oct 1-Feb 27, 2010
Crow No limit Oct 1-Feb 27, 2010
Cormorant Same as open season for ducks
Migratory birds See federal migratory bird hunting regulations
(ducks, geese, snipe, woodcock)
Bear Licence
Age of Licence Holder Cost 2009 Cost 2010
RESIDENT 16-64 $37.29 47.46
65 and older $21.47 25.99
NON-RESIDENT 16 and older $145.77 184.19
By draw or through
designated outfitters/
guides
Species Permitted Bag Limit Season
Black bear 1 bear per calendar year † April 20-June 27, 2009 (spring)
Sept 14-26, 2009 (archery only)
Oct 1-Nov 7, 2009 (fall)
April 19-June 26, 2010 (spring)
Coyote No limit April 20-June 27, 2009 (spring)
Sept 14-20, 2009 (archery only)
Oct 1-Nov 7, 2009 (fall)
April 19-June 26, 2010 (spring)
† Females accompanied by a cub or cubs are protected during spring season.
Non-resident licences are restricted to hunting in only one Wildlife Management Zone.
Closed to hunting in Zones 26 and 27.
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Rabies with animals that may have rabies. Medical
Rabies is caused by a virus. Wild animals, treatment is still required after an exposure.
including raccoons, skunks, foxes, and bats, Contact your regional Public Health Office
can be infected. The clinical signs of disease for more information.
in wildlife are not always present. • Be a responsible pet owner. Vaccinate your
Rabies is spread when broken skin or mucous pets against rabies and keep your pet on a
membranes (skin found in the eyes, nose and leash or under control at all times.
mouth) come into contact with infected saliva • Enjoy wildlife from a distance.
or nerve tissue from a rabid animal. Bites are • Take animal handling precautions. Wear
the most common way rabies is spread. waterproof gloves, wash your hands and
Everyone who handles wildlife should be prevent skin contact.
aware. Take the following precautions to • Go to the hospital if you have been exposed.
help prevent transmission of rabies and other
diseases:
For more information:
Rabies Information Line
• Pre-exposure vaccination against rabies 1-877-372-2437
is recommended for persons who work www.gnb.ca
Fur Harvesting
they have successfully completed the
required education courses.
• All individuals purchasing a Rabbit Licence
must show proof of completion of a Firearm
Important Information Safety / Hunter Education course or proof of
hunting experience by presenting a previous
• It is illegal to disturb any trap or snare hunting licence. Conservation Education
without the owner’s consent. certificates from other provinces, territories
• Trap sets for weasels must be entirely and states are valid in New Brunswick.
enclosed in a wooden or metal box with
no opening larger than 3.75 centimetres in It Is Illegal For Fur Harvesters To:
diameter. • Set a trap inside a muskrat house.
• Fur harvesters can use snare wire larger • Use poisons to catch or kill furbearers.
than 0.75 millimetres in diameter in Wildlife • Set or place a trap or snare within 30 metres
Management Zones 1 to 26 only on or after of an active beaver dam, pond or lodge
November 14 in sets above water. during the closed season for beaver.
• Rabbit (varying hare) trappers cannot use • Use leghold traps to capture marten, fisher,
snare wire greater than 0.75 millimetres in weasel, skunk, squirrel or raccoon.
diameter during fox and coyote snaring • Use spring pole sets or running pole sets with
season. leghold traps.
• Snare constructed of snare wire larger • Use leghold traps having a jaw spread greater
than 0.75 millimetres in diameter must be than 20 centimetres or use toothed traps or
equipped with locking devices. deadfalls.
• It is illegal to possess traps or snares in a • Place a trap or snare (other than a water-
resort of wildlife more than 48 hours before based set) within 300 metres of a dwelling
trapping or snaring season opens and not your own, school, playground, athletic
more than 48 hours after the season closes. field, solid waste disposal site or place of
However, traps and snares can not be placed business.
at set locations in the woods until the
season opens. • Use a killing trap (i.e. conibear) for coyote or
fox.
• Individual fur harvesters are required to
check all restraining trap sets at least once • Use a killing trap (i.e. conibear) for bobcat
every 48 hours. after December 31st.
• Drowning sets must have enough weight • Use killing traps other than those listed on
to prevent the submerged furbearer from page 19 for trapping beaver, raccoon, fisher,
resurfacing. marten and muskrat. Leg-hold traps used in a
drowning set for beaver are still allowed.
• Submarine cage traps (funnel traps) must
be set in such a way that they remain fully • Possess an improperly tagged or untagged
submerged at all times. bobcat.
• Mink sets must be a water-based set, • Keep wildlife in captivity.
drowning set, or on the ground within 3 • Use leghold traps to capture coyote or
meters (10 feet) of the water’s edge. bobcat unless the trap is modified to improve
humaneness.
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Trapper Education • Individual fur harvesters are not permitted
• To purchase a Fur Harvester’s Licence, all to keep incidental catches. Fur harvesters
trappers born on or after Jan.1, 1981, and must report incidental catches and obtain
all first-time trappers must first complete permits to transport the animals to the
a Firearm Safety / Hunter Education course nearest Natural Resources office. Incidental
and Trapper Education course. catches are made available to the N.B.
Trappers and Fur Harvesters Federation for
• Individuals acquiring a Minor Fur Harvester’s trapper education and pelt preparation.
Licence do not require a Trapper Education
course.
• Minor fur harvesters are not permitted Bobcat Tag Draw
to carry a firearm unless they are 14 or • Maximum bobcat harvest levels are
15 years of age, have passed the Firearm determined on an annual basis for each
Safety / Hunter Education course, and are of the 27 Wildlife Management Zones.
accompanied by a person 19 years of age or Fur harvesters wishing to trap, snare or
older. hunt bobcat, and houndsmen wishing
to hunt bobcat, must apply to a random,
Firearms and Ammunition computerized draw system. Applicants must
Fur harvesters must follow all regulations purchase a 2009 Fur Harvester’s Licence
pertaining to firearms and: prior to making application. Applicants must
• Fur harvesters must not use a rifle .23 or apply for the two Wildlife Management
larger in calibre. Zones of their choice at a Service New
• Fur harvesters must not use lead shot larger Brunswick centre or a Natural Resources
than number 2 or steel shot larger than BB office before 5 p.m., Sept. 25, 2009. More
in a shotgun. information on the draw and application
procedures will be available in late August at
Dogs and Trapping Service New Brunswick centres and Natural
Do not set traps or snares in areas where Resources offices.
pets or farm animals may be caught. Fur • Applying to the same zone for both
harvesters setting traps or snares in areas choices in the bobcat draw may reduce the
that are visited by persons walking their applicant’s chances of maximizing the total
dogs should make their best efforts to avoid number of tags allotted to the applicant.
accidentally capturing any pets. In addition to • To ensure that the draw is equitable, the
following existing regulations fur harvesters bobcat tag system assigns one tag each
are encouraged to: time an applicant is successful. The draw
• advise the pet owner that traps and/or selects applicants in each zone until the
snares are placed in the area; quota is depleted.
• modify sets so that dogs will not be • Successful applicants will be notified by
captured, and; mail. They will receive one tag for each time
• place the traps and/or snares away from the they were drawn as well as a validation
trail or road. sticker to be affixed to the back of their Fur
Harvester’s Licence.
Incidents of dogs running at large should be
reported to a local Department of Natural • Lock-seal tags must be affixed through the
Resources office. lip to the eyehole of the pelt immediately
upon removal from the trap or snare or
Reminder upon shooting. The locking mechanism
• Trappers are reminded to wear protective must be completely engaged and the tag
gloves while handling fur-bearing animals. must remain with the pelt.
Cook meat thoroughly (well-done) before • No person shall be in possession of another
eating and keep a clean work environment. person’s bobcat tags.
These precautions will minimize the
• Lost or stolen tags and / or validation
possibility of parasites and disease
stickers must be reported and are invalid.
transmission.
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requires proof in the form of the property Agreement on International
receipt that was issued at the time of carcass
collection.
Humane Trapping Standards
(AIHTS)
Marten, bobcat and otter pelts delivered to
In 1997, Canada and
a fur pickup location within New Brunswick
the European Union
require copies of a Wildlife Storage Permit
(EU) committed to
with the Carcass Receipt portion completed
the Agreement on
(to be given to the fur agent upon delivery).
International Humane
CITES: The Convention on International Trapping Standards
Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) has (AIHTS). This EU agreement
listed bobcat and otter on its appendices. and the accompanying
Exporting these species outside of Canada trap standards set performance thresholds
requires a CITES Export Permit, available of traps for harvesting specific furbearing
at Natural Resources’ Fish and Wildlife animal species. To comply with the AIHTS the
Branch. This is a federal regulation and Fur Harvesting Regulations in New Brunswick
will be enforced at Customs at the Canada were changed for the 2007 fall fur harvesting
/ United States border. Failure to obtain season. Only certified traps are now allowed
the appropriate permit will result in for the trapping of particular furbearers in
confiscation at the border. This does not New Brunswick.
apply to pelts or hides going to Canadian Please see the information below regarding
fur auctions. certified traps.
The following trap types for harvesting otter and weasel have been certified, but they will not
be mandatory until a date later than the 2009 fall fur-harvesting season.
Body gripping (conibear-type)traps
Species Trap models certified but not mandatory for use in fall 2009
Otter Bélisle Super X 280 Rudy 330 Woodstream Oneida
LDL C280 Magnum Sauvageau 2001-8 Victor Conibear 220
Rudy 280 Woodstream Oneida
Victor Conibear 330
Weasel Victor Rat Trap
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Please Note: No regulatory changes for:
• snares (on land or underwater) • submarine cages
• drowning sets (using leghold traps) for beaver, otter, muskrat and mink
• body gripping (conibear-type) traps for mink, skunk and squirrel
• leg hold traps for red fox • live traps (cages)
For further information regarding the AIHTS and certified traps, please contact your local
Department of Natural Resources office or the Fish and Wildlife Branch.
Licences
• Valid from Oct. 1 to July 31 of the following
year.
• Not issued to non-residents.
Fur Harvester’s Licence . . . . . . . . . $54.24* • Required to trap, snare or hunt furbearers
Fur Harvester’s Licence and to possess or sell pelts.
(65 years and over) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.51* Rabbit (Varying Hare) Licence . . . . . . $14.69*
Minor Fur Harvester’s Licence Minor Rabbit (Varying Hare)
(10 to 15 years of age) . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.04 Licence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.91
• Available at Natural Resources and Service (10 to 15 years of age)
New Brunswick.
Fur Harvester’s code of ethics 11. Know and follow all fur harvesting
1. Have the landowner's permission before regulations.
trapping on private land. 12. Support enforcement of all regulations.
2. Do not set traps in areas where pets or 13. Assist neighbours with nuisance
farm animals may be caught. furbearers.
3. Use proper locking devices on snares. 14. Do not offend those who may be sensitive
4. Make only drowning sets or quick kill sets about fur harvesting.
for aquatic furbearers. Ensure that water is 15. Be a polite, knowledgeable spokesperson
deep enough to prevent the animal from for fur harvesting.
resurfacing. 16. Respect the territory and the trap sets of
5. Do not disturb the traps or snares of other other fur harvesters.
fur harvesters. 17. Report violations of fish and wildlife laws
6. Check traps regularly, preferably in the to provincial enforcement authorities.
early morning. 18. Kill all trapped animals in a humane
7. Learn how to make carcasses a useful manner.
resource. Do not leave animal carcasses 19. Do not boast about your trapping
where people may be offended. activities or the amount of fur that you
8. Cooperate with your provincial wildlife harvested.
management authority to ensure furbearer 20. Prepare your furs with care.
resources can be effectively surveyed and
21. Support your provincial trappers and fur
managed.
harvesters’ organization and your local
9. Trap in areas where there is an abundance trappers group.
of furbearers.
22. Use the most humane traps available for
10. Support and help train new trappers in the species that you are trapping.
proper conservation, pelt preparation and
23. Record your trap locations accurately.
harvest methods.
24. Always retrieve all set traps and snares at
the end of the season.
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For further information, Licences and permits may also be
contact your nearest Natural obtained at the following Service
Resources office New Brunswick centres
Bathurst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-547-2080 Bathurst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-547-2077
Blackville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-843-2908 Campbellton . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-789-2300
Boucher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-735-2043 Caraquet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-727-7013
Bouctouche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-743-7300 Edmundston . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-735-2085
Campbellton . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-789-2336 Fredericton . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-453-2834
Canterbury . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-279-6005 Grand Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-473-7708
Chipman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-339-7019 McAdam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-784-6809
Coles Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-362-2705 Miramichi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-627-4040
Dieppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-856-2344 Moncton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-856-2204
Doaktown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-365-2001 Neguac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-776-3180
Florenceville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-392-5105 Perth-Andover . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-273-4718
Fredericton . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-453-2345 Richibucto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-523-7610
Hampton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-832-6055 Saint John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-658-2500
Kedgwick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-284-3413 St. Stephen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-466-7378
Miramichi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-627-4050 Sackville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-364-4076
Nackawic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-575-6005 Shippagan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-336-3017
Petitcodiac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-756-3152 Sussex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-432-2002
Plaster Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-356-6030 Woodstock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-325-4476
Rogersville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-775-2002
St. George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-755-4040
Saint-Léonard . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-423-3010
Saint-Louis de Kent . . . . . . . . 506-876-3409
Saint-Quentin . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-235-6040
Sunny Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-836-7009
Sussex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-432-2009
Tracadie-Sheila . . . . . . . . . . . 506-394-3636
Welsford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-486-6000
Public Service Desk,
Fredericton . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-444-5000
Fish and Wildlife Branch,
Fredericton . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-453-2440
PO Box 30030
NB Wildlife Fredericton, NB Tel: 506.453.6655 wildcoun@nbnet.nb.ca
Trust Fund Canada E3B 0H8 Fax: 506.462.5054 Website: www.nbwtf.ca
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Conservation Education Program
If you are interested in Conservation
Education courses, contact your local Natural
Resources office (see p. 23).
Course Fees*:
Classroom course 16 years and 17 years and older
younger
Firearm Safety/ $40.00 $95.00
Hunter Education
Firearm Safety (Part A) $40.00 $65.00
Hunter Education (Part B) $40.00 $65.00
Bow Hunter Education $40.00 $65.00
Trapper Education $40.00 $65.00
Home Study option 18 years and older
Firearm Safety/Hunter Education $65.00
Firearm Safety (Part A) $40.00
Hunter Education (Part B) $40.00
Challenge option 18 years and older
Firearm Safety (Part A) $40.00
Bow Challenge $40.00
* Please note: These fees do not include the cost of student manuals ($10.00 each plus GST).
For further information, contact your local Natural Resources office or visit us online at
www.gnb.ca/naturalresources
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