Brown trout were introduced to Nova Scotia in the 1920s and have since established self-sustaining populations in many rivers. Approximately 100,000 brown trout were stocked to support fisheries. Where can I catch trout in Nova Scotia? Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries – Lots of good info here. Margaree Salmon Association – One of Canada’s premier […]
Category: Nova Scotia
Are Bass Native To Nova Scotia?
Quick Facts: 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. Is there bass in Nova Scotia? With summer upon us, options still exist for anglers across Nova Scotia. Warm water species such as […]
Are There Scallops In Nova Scotia?
The Sea scallop or giant scallop is an important commercial species of molluscan shellfish in Nova Scotia. Can I dive for scallops in Nova Scotia? There is a significant recreational fishery in the Bay of Fundy ( SFA 28A, B, C and D) and along the coast of Nova Scotia in SFA 29, by divers […]
Do Cougars Exist In Nova Scotia?
The eastern cougar is known by many names-panther, painter, puma, mountain lion, or carcajou. It is officially listed as an endangered species by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) and receives full protection in Nova Scotia. What parts of Canada have cougars? In Canada, the cougar territory is mostly in […]
Does Nova Scotia Have Eagles?
In 1975, it was estimated that Nova Scotia had a minimum of 65 breeding pairs of bald eagles. Today, there are well over 200 active bald eagle nests in the province. Do golden eagles live in Nova Scotia? The species is found breeding occasionally in all Canadian provinces but for Nova Scotia. It is currently […]
Does Nova Scotia Have Raccoons?
Raccoons, Procyon lotor, live throughout Nova Scotia, but are most common in agricultural areas or in the vicinity of marshes, lakes and rivers. What wild animals live in Nova Scotia? Wildlife & Birds of Nova Scotia STAR-NOSED MOLE (Condylura cristata) LITTLE BROWN BAT (Myotis lucifugus) SNOWSHOE HARE (Lepus americanus) EASTERN CHIPMUNK (Tamias striatus) WOODCHUCK (Marmota […]
Can You Hunt Moose In Nova Scotia?
Moose licences are allocated annually through an electronic lottery draw. Individuals must meet the following eligibility criteria in order to apply to the moose draw. Applicants must: Be a Nova Scotia resident. How many moose tags can you have in Nova Scotia? Moose Harvest 2017 2019 # Licences Issued 345 345 Males 156 130 Females […]
Are There Mako Sharks In Nova Scotia?
The shortfin mako is found worldwide. In the western Atlantic it can be found from Argentina and the Gulf of Mexico to Browns Bank, along the continental shelf of Nova Scotia and even into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. In Canadian waters these sharks are not abundant as they prefer warm waters, but neither are […]
Is Nova Lox From Nova Scotia?
Traditionally, Nova refers to where the species is from and also the style of smoking. Nova is supposed to be cold-smoked salmon from Nova Scotia—more specifically, from Gaspé. Is Nova Scotia salmon lox? Put very simply, nova is almost a combination of lox and smoked salmon. Named for the salmon of Nova Scotia, nova is […]
When Was The Last Shark Attack In Nova Scotia?
Shark attacks are still incredibly rare. According to Shark Attack Data and International Shark Attack File — two databases compiled by researchers worldwide — only two documented shark attacks have occurred in Nova Scotia: a fatal attack in 1891, and a non-fatal incident in 2021. Are there sharks in Nova Scotia waters? It may sound […]