In New Brunswick all gun hunters born on, or after, Jan. 1, 1981, and all first-time gun hunters must complete the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and the Hunter Education Course. Gun hunters who were born before Jan. 1, 1981, who are not a first-time hunter, may show a previous hunting licence as proof of hunting experience.
Bow and crossbow hunters born on, or after, Jan. 1, 1981, and first-time bow and crossbow hunters must complete a recognized stand-alone bow hunter education course that meets the National Bowhunter Education Foundation or Atlantic Canada Bowhunter Education Course standards. Bow hunters born before Jan. 1, 1981, who are not a first-time bow hunter, may show a hunting licence allowing the use of a bow or crossbow as proof of previous experience.
Proof of training qualifications or previous hunting experience must be provided at the time of registration for your Outdoors Card number.
Conservation education certificates from other provinces, territories and states are valid in New Brunswick.