Moose Hunting Licence
Natural Resources and Energy Development
Overview
Allocation and issuance of moose hunting licences to residents of NB and non-residents.
**Residents: You need to have a tag to complete the purchase online. See ‘Tag Information’ under Related Links.
Eligibility
Residents and Non-Residents of New Brunswick who wish to hunt moose must enter the appropriate annual draw.
Resident Moose Draw: Applicants must be residents of New Brunswick whose principal place of residence is New Brunswick, be the holder of a New Brunswick Outdoors Card and be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. They must not be restricted from purchasing a New Brunswick Hunting Licence.
Non-Resident Moose Draw: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application and must not be restricted from purchasing a New Brunswick Hunting Licence.
Hunter Education Requirements:
• Resident and Non-Resident Hunters born on or after January 1, 1981 and all first-time hunters must show proof of a Firearm Safety / Hunter Education Course (gun hunters) or a stand-alone Bowhunter Education course (bow/crossbow hunters).
• Hunters born previous to 1981 may present a previous hunting licence as proof of hunting experience.
• Conservation Education certificates from other provinces, territories and states are valid in New Brunswick.
Description
Quotas for resident moose hunting licences are determined on an annual basis for each Wildlife Management Zone. Resident draw applicants must choose their zone at the time of application. Non-resident hunters may choose their zone at the time of licence pick-up.
Information on the Resident and Non-Resident Moose Draws may be obtained at Department offices, Service New Brunswick centres, or on the department website (see Related Links).
Residents may also apply in person at Service New Brunswick centres.
Changes To Fees
This document provides the rationale supporting changes to fees, associated revenue information, and the legal authority:
2015 DNR_Moose Draw_E.pdf
Fees
Unless otherwise specified, Fees exclude the harmonized sales tax (HST).
| Fee Description | Rate in $ | Effective Date YYYY-MM-DD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Moose Licence | 72.00 | 2009-06-01 | |
| Resident Moose Licence (65 & Over) | 37.00 | 2009-06-01 | |
| Resident Designated Moose Licence | 72.00 | 2009-06-01 | |
| Resident Designated Moose Licence (65 & Over) | 37.00 | 2009-06-01 | |
| Resident Moose Draw + $2 conservation fee | 6.30 | 2011-04-01 | |
| Non-Resident Moose Licence | 548.00 | 2010-01-01 | |
| Non-Resident Moose Draw Application + $10 conservation fee | 26.25 | 2012-01-01 | |
| Non-Resident Guide Exemption Permit | 150.00 | 2012-01-01 | |
| Replacement Licences | 5.25 | 2012-01-01 | |
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