Government of New Brunswick

Non-Resident Bird and Small Game Licence

Species permitted Age of licence holder Cost1 Comments

Spruce grouse
Ruffed grouse
Varying hare
Groundhog
Coyote
Crow
Cormorant
Migratory birds (Ducks, Geese, Snipe, Woodcock)

12 years of age and older

$82.00

Hunters 12 to 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Migratory game bird hunters must possess both a provincial Non-Resident Bird and Small Game Hunting Licence as well as a federal Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit. 

Non-Resident Varmint Licence

Species permitted Age of licence holder Cost1 Comments

Groundhog
Coyote
Crow
Cormorant

12 years of age and older

$32.00

Hunters 12 to 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

1 Licence cost includes conservation fees collected for the New Brunswick Wildlife Trust Fund. Tax is not included.

 

How to obtain a licence
Licences may be purchased through the Fish and Wildlife Licensing System or at any authorized vendor or Service New Brunswick location. An Outdoors Card number is required to purchase a hunting licence and requires a one-time registration during the licence purchase process.

A Migratory Game Bird Permit may be purchased online, at a Canada Post outlet, or through an independent vendor. For additional information, refer to the Canada Environment and Natural Resources site.
 

Additional information
Refer to the Hunt and Trap Book – Summary of Regulations and Bird and Small Game Hunting Licence, and Varmint Licence sites for licence eligibility requirements, season dates, and regulations pertaining to game, small game, and varmint hunting in New Brunswick.