Author: Muriel Schmidt

Hawks, owls, robins, woodpeckers, gulls, sandpipers, etc., and their active nests, eggs and young are all protected by law. Are seagulls protected in Canada? Seagulls are a Protected Species They are now grouped with several other bird species that are protected by Canada’s Migratory Birds Convention Act and killing them is illegal. Are you allowed […]

Nova Scotia’s Sable Island is home to wild horses that were exposed to the fury of Fiona over the weekend. Do wild horses live in Nova Scotia? Description: Sable Island, a narrow, crescent-shaped island approximately 290kms (180 miles) southeast of Halifax, is home to a population of about 500 feral horses. These short, stocky horses […]

The department said invasive smallmouth bass were illegally introduced into the 52 hectare lake and pose a threat to native fish throughout a 5,400 hectare watershed which holds one of the best remaining wild brook trout populations in Nova Scotia. The bass eat some native species and out-compete others for food. Are smallmouth bass invasive […]

Nova Scotians are reminded to put safety first during hunting and fur harvesting seasons. The general deer hunting season opens Friday, October 28, and continues to December 3. How long is hunting season Nova Scotia? You need to renew your hunters licence every year. You must be the age of 18 or older unless you […]

1942. smallmouth bass were brought to Nova Scotia in 1942 and stocked in 10 lakes through the 1960s to support recreational fishing, a common practice in fisheries management at the time. How were smallmouth bass brought to Nova Scotia? Smallmouth bass were first introduced to Nova Scotia in 1942 by the government for a source […]

Best places for fall colors in Nova Scotia Cabot Trail, Cape Breton. Cape Breton Highlands National Park is the winning spot for seasonal splendor in Nova Scotia and one of the best fall destinations in all of Canada. Wentworth Valley. Mersey River, Kejimkujik National Park. Bear River. Where can I see fall colors in Nova […]

It is also one of Nova Scotia’s backbone industries. Agriculture and its related industries—like food processing—make a vital contribution to the province’s economy, society, and culture. We value our farmers. Is Nova Scotia a good place to farm? There are many areas throughout Nova Scotia that have very fertile soil such as the Annapolis valley […]

Requirements to Hunt in Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Wildlife Resources Client Card. Valid Nova Scotia Hunting Licence. Wildlife Habitat Stamp (acquired at time of purchase of hunting Licence) any Federal permits or licences applicable to carrying a firearm and or to persue federally regulated wildlife. Do you need a guide to hunt Nova Scotia? Non-residents […]

The measurement is taken from the tip of the nose to the fork of the tail. The daily and total possession limit is 20 Atlantic mackerel per person when fishing recreationally. The minimum mackerel size that may be retained is 26.8 cm. What size can you keep mackerel? Mackerel are great to eat but remember […]