Acts and Regulations

84-133 - Hunting

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3(1)Subject to subsection (3), hunting licences may be issued as follows:
(a) subject to section 3.02, subsection 11.1(1) and section 11.2, a class I licence, the fee for which is one hundred and seventy-three dollars to a non-resident 12 years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant, migratory game birds and ring-necked pheasant;
(b) subject to subsection (1.4) and section 3.02, a class II licence, the fee for which is seventy-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant, migratory game birds and ring-necked pheasant;
(c) subject to subsections (1.1) and (4.1) and sections 3.02, 11.1 and 11.2, a class III licence, the fee for which is twenty-nine dollars to a resident 12 years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant, migratory game birds and ring-necked pheasant, and
(ii) antlerless deer in accordance with section 3.1;
(iii) Repealed: 2020-16
(d) subject to section 3.02, a class IV licence, the fee for which is $14 to a resident 16 years of age or over, authorises the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant, migratory game birds and ring-necked pheasant;
(e) a minor’s licence, to a resident twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age, authorizes the holder while accompanied by an adult to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant, migratory game birds and ring-necked pheasant;
(f) subject to subsection (1.41) and section 3.02, a varmint licence, the fee for which is twenty-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(g) subject to subsection (1.41) and section 3.02, a varmint licence, the fee for which is nine dollars to a resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(h) subject to sections 3.02 and 3.2 and subsection 6(2.1), a non-resident bear licence, the fee for which is one hundred and forty-three dollars to a non-resident 12 years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote;
(i) subject to section 3.02 and subsection 6(2.1), a resident bear licence, the fee for which is thirty-seven dollars to a resident 12 years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote.
3(1.01)A person obtaining a licence authorizing that person to carry on the craft of a taxidermist shall, at the time of obtaining the licence, pay a fee of fifteen dollars.
3(1.1)Subject to subsections (1.2) and (1.21), no person shall hunt or register deer under a class III licence until forty-eight hours after the issuance of the licence.
3(1.2)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering a deer during the first two days of the open season for hunting deer in the wildlife management zone in which the deer is hunted under a class III licence issued on either of the two days preceding the day on which that season commences.
3(1.21)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering an antlered deer who is authorized to hunt by a class III licence issued in accordance with subsection (4.1).
3(1.3)Repealed: 94-117
3(1.4)A holder of a class I, II or III licence who is 12 years of age or over but under 16 years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.41)A resident or non-resident who is the holder of a varmint licence and who is 12 years of age or over but under 16 years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.411)A holder of a resident bear licence or non-resident bear licence who is 12 years of age or over but under 16 years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.42)Despite subsection (1) and subject to subsection (2.1), if a resident applies for a class III licence, a varmint licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees: 
(a) $29 for the class III licence;
(b) $6.75 for the varmint licence; and
(c) $27.75 for the resident bear licence.
3(1.43)Despite subsection (1) and subject to subsection (2.2), if a resident applies for a class III licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $29 for the class III licence; and
(b) $27.75 for the resident bear licence.
3(1.44)Despite subsection (1) and subject to subsection (2.3), if a resident applies for a class III licence and a varmint licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $29 for the class III licence; and
(b) $6.75 for the varmint licence.
3(1.441)Despite subsection (1) and subject to subsection (2.31), if a resident applies for a class III licence and a fur harvester’s licence referred to in paragraph 4(1)(a) of New Brunswick Regulation 84-124 under the Act, the applicant shall pay a fee of $21.75 for the class III licence.
3(1.45)Despite subsection (1) and subject to subsection (2.4), if a resident applies for a class IV licence and a varmint licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $14 for the class IV licence; and
(b) $6.75 for the varmint licence.
3(1.5)Repealed: 94-117
3(2)Notwithstanding subsection (1), where a person who applies for a hunting licence has attained his or her sixty-fifth birthday before applying for a licence, the fee to be paid by the applicant
(a) for a class III licence shall be fourteen dollars,
(b) for a class IV licence shall be eight dollars,
(c) for a varmint licence shall be seven dollars if the applicant is a resident, and
(d) for a resident bear licence shall be eighteen dollars.
3(2.1)Despite subsection (1), if a resident 65 years of age or over applies for a class III licence, a varmint licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees: 
(a) $14 for the class III licence;
(b) $5.25 for the varmint licence; and
(c) $13.50 for the resident bear licence.
3(2.2)Despite subsection (1), if a resident 65 years of age or over applies for a class III licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $14  for the class III licence; and
(b) $13.50 for the resident bear licence.
3(2.3)Despite subsection (1), if a resident 65 years of age or over applies for a class III licence and a varmint licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $14 for the class III licence; and
(b) $5.25 for the varmint licence.
3(2.31)Despite subsection (1), if a resident 65 years of age or over applies for a class III licence and a fur harvester’s licence referred to in paragraph 4(1)(a) of New Brunswick Regulation 84-124 under the Act, the applicant shall pay a fee of $10.50 for the class III licence.
3(2.4)Despite subsection (1), if a resident 65 years of age or over applies for a class IV licence and a varmint licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $8 for the class IV licence; and
(b) $5.25 for the varmint licence.
3(3)The Minister shall not issue a hunting licence under this section to an applicant unless the applicant, or the person obtaining the applicant’s licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof that the applicant has successfully completed in the Province or elsewhere
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow or crossbow, a bow hunter education course recognized by the Minister, and
(b) provides the unique identification number provided under subsection 82.1(4) of the Act to the applicant at the time of their registration under section 82.1 of the Act or satisfies the Minister as to the applicant’s identity, residence and age by presenting any identification and other documentation requested by the Minister.
3(4)Paragraph (3)(a) does not apply if the applicant was born before January 1, 1981, and the applicant, or the person obtaining the applicant’s licence on behalf of the applicant, provides proof that the applicant was the previous holder of a hunting licence issued under the Act or any regulation under the Act or under an act of another jurisdiction that is substantially similar to the Act or under a regulation under such an act
(a) by certifying in the manner required by the Minister that they previously held such a licence, or
(b) by producing the licence.
3(4.1)On the request of the holder of a valid class III licence bearing an antlerless deer authorization, the Minister may, subject to subsection (4.2), issue another class III licence to the holder under paragraph (1)(c) if the holder
(a) during the period referred to in section 11.2, kills an antlerless deer with a bow or crossbow in wildlife management zone 27 under the licence, and
(b) appears at a Service New Brunswick centre and presents the Minister with the true copy of the registration permit issued under subparagraph 17(b)(iv) or paragraph 17.01(1)(b), as the case may be.
3(4.2)A person issued a class III licence in accordance with subsection (4.1) shall not be issued a further antlerless deer authorization under section 3.1.
3(5)Repealed: 2001-54
84-213; 86-46; 87-120; 88-212; 88-224; 89-172; 89-178; 90-49; 91-169; 92-137; 93-162; 94-46; 94-117; 96-18; 97-95; 99-43; 99-67; 2001-54; 2002-10; 2003-77; 2004-85; 2004-147; 2007-42; 2009-59; 2009-154; 2011-52; 2011-27; 2012-79; 2016-43; 2016-52; 2018-56; 2020-16; 2020-38; 2021-35; 2021-54; 2021-60; 2023-37; 2023-50; 2023-56
3(1)Subject to subsection (3), hunting licences may be issued as follows:
(a) subject to section 3.02, subsection 11.1(1) and section 11.2, a class I licence, the fee for which is one hundred and seventy-three dollars to a non-resident 12 years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant, migratory game birds and ring-necked pheasant;
(b) subject to subsection (1.4) and section 3.02, a class II licence, the fee for which is seventy-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant, migratory game birds and ring-necked pheasant;
(c) subject to subsections (1.1) and (4.1) and sections 3.02, 11.1 and 11.2, a class III licence, the fee for which is twenty-nine dollars to a resident 12 years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant, migratory game birds and ring-necked pheasant, and
(ii) antlerless deer in accordance with section 3.1;
(iii) Repealed: 2020-16
(d) subject to section 3.02, a class IV licence, the fee for which is $14 to a resident 16 years of age or over, authorises the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant, migratory game birds and ring-necked pheasant;
(e) a minor’s licence, to a resident twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age, authorizes the holder while accompanied by an adult to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant, migratory game birds and ring-necked pheasant;
(f) subject to subsection (1.41) and section 3.02, a varmint licence, the fee for which is twenty-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(g) subject to subsection (1.41) and section 3.02, a varmint licence, the fee for which is nine dollars to a resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(h) subject to sections 3.02 and 3.2 and subsection 6(2.1), a non-resident bear licence, the fee for which is one hundred and forty-three dollars to a non-resident 12 years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote;
(i) subject to section 3.02 and subsection 6(2.1), a resident bear licence, the fee for which is thirty-seven dollars to a resident 12 years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote.
3(1.01)A person obtaining a licence authorizing that person to carry on the craft of a taxidermist shall, at the time of obtaining the licence, pay a fee of fifteen dollars.
3(1.1)Subject to subsections (1.2) and (1.21), no person shall hunt or register deer under a class III licence until forty-eight hours after the issuance of the licence.
3(1.2)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering a deer during the first two days of the open season for hunting deer in the wildlife management zone in which the deer is hunted under a class III licence issued on either of the two days preceding the day on which that season commences.
3(1.21)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering an antlered deer who is authorized to hunt by a class III licence issued in accordance with subsection (4.1).
3(1.3)Repealed: 94-117
3(1.4)A holder of a class I, II or III licence who is 12 years of age or over but under 16 years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.41)A resident or non-resident who is the holder of a varmint licence and who is 12 years of age or over but under 16 years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.411)A holder of a resident bear licence or non-resident bear licence who is 12 years of age or over but under 16 years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.42)Despite subsection (1) and subject to subsection (2.1), if a resident applies for a class III licence, a varmint licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees: 
(a) $29 for the class III licence;
(b) $6.75 for the varmint licence; and
(c) $27.75 for the resident bear licence.
3(1.43)Despite subsection (1) and subject to subsection (2.2), if a resident applies for a class III licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $29 for the class III licence; and
(b) $27.75 for the resident bear licence.
3(1.44)Despite subsection (1) and subject to subsection (2.3), if a resident applies for a class III licence and a varmint licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $29 for the class III licence; and
(b) $6.75 for the varmint licence.
3(1.45)Despite subsection (1) and subject to subsection (2.4), if a resident applies for a class IV licence and a varmint licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $14 for the class IV licence; and
(b) $6.75 for the varmint licence.
3(1.5)Repealed: 94-117
3(2)Notwithstanding subsection (1), where a person who applies for a hunting licence has attained his or her sixty-fifth birthday before applying for a licence, the fee to be paid by the applicant
(a) for a class III licence shall be fourteen dollars,
(b) for a class IV licence shall be eight dollars,
(c) for a varmint licence shall be seven dollars if the applicant is a resident, and
(d) for a resident bear licence shall be eighteen dollars.
3(2.1)Despite subsection (1), if a resident 65 years of age or over applies for a class III licence, a varmint licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees: 
(a) $14 for the class III licence;
(b) $5.25 for the varmint licence; and
(c) $13.50 for the resident bear licence.
3(2.2)Despite subsection (1), if a resident 65 years of age or over applies for a class III licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $14  for the class III licence; and
(b) $13.50 for the resident bear licence.
3(2.3)Despite subsection (1), if a resident 65 years of age or over applies for a class III licence and a varmint licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $14 for the class III licence; and
(b) $5.25 for the varmint licence.
3(2.4)Despite subsection (1), if a resident 65 years of age or over applies for a class IV licence and a varmint licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $8 for the class IV licence; and
(b) $5.25 for the varmint licence.
3(3)The Minister shall not issue a hunting licence under this section to an applicant unless the applicant, or the person obtaining the applicant’s licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof that the applicant has successfully completed in the Province or elsewhere
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow or crossbow, a bow hunter education course recognized by the Minister, and
(b) provides the unique identification number provided under subsection 82.1(4) of the Act to the applicant at the time of their registration under section 82.1 of the Act or satisfies the Minister as to the applicant’s identity, residence and age by presenting any identification and other documentation requested by the Minister.
3(4)Paragraph (3)(a) does not apply if the applicant was born before January 1, 1981, and the applicant, or the person obtaining the applicant’s licence on behalf of the applicant, provides proof that the applicant was the previous holder of a hunting licence issued under the Act or any regulation under the Act or under an act of another jurisdiction that is substantially similar to the Act or under a regulation under such an act
(a) by certifying in the manner required by the Minister that they previously held such a licence, or
(b) by producing the licence.
3(4.1)On the request of the holder of a valid class III licence bearing an antlerless deer authorization, the Minister may, subject to subsection (4.2), issue another class III licence to the holder under paragraph (1)(c) if the holder
(a) during the period referred to in section 11.2, kills an antlerless deer with a bow or crossbow in wildlife management zone 27 under the licence, and
(b) appears at a Service New Brunswick centre and presents the Minister with the true copy of the registration permit issued under subparagraph 17(b)(iv) or paragraph 17.01(1)(b), as the case may be.
3(4.2)A person issued a class III licence in accordance with subsection (4.1) shall not be issued a further antlerless deer authorization under section 3.1.
3(5)Repealed: 2001-54
84-213; 86-46; 87-120; 88-212; 88-224; 89-172; 89-178; 90-49; 91-169; 92-137; 93-162; 94-46; 94-117; 96-18; 97-95; 99-43; 99-67; 2001-54; 2002-10; 2003-77; 2004-85; 2004-147; 2007-42; 2009-59; 2009-154; 2011-52; 2011-27; 2012-79; 2016-43; 2016-52; 2018-56; 2020-16; 2020-38; 2021-35; 2021-54; 2021-60; 2023-37; 2023-50
3(1)Subject to subsection (3), hunting licences may be issued as follows:
(a) subject to section 3.02, subsection 11.1(1) and section 11.2, a class I licence, the fee for which is one hundred and seventy-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant, migratory game birds and ring-necked pheasant;
(b) subject to subsection (1.4) and section 3.02, a class II licence, the fee for which is seventy-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant, migratory game birds and ring-necked pheasant;
(c) subject to subsections (1.1) and (4.1) and sections 3.02, 11.1 and 11.2, a class III licence, the fee for which is twenty-nine dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant, migratory game birds and ring-necked pheasant, and
(ii) antlerless deer in accordance with section 3.1;
(iii) Repealed: 2020-16
(d) subject to section 3.02, a class IV licence, the fee for which is $14 to a resident 16 years of age or over, authorises the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant, migratory game birds and ring-necked pheasant;
(e) a minor’s licence, to a resident twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age, authorizes the holder while accompanied by an adult to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant, migratory game birds and ring-necked pheasant;
(f) subject to subsection (1.41) and section 3.02, a varmint licence, the fee for which is twenty-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(g) subject to subsection (1.41) and section 3.02, a varmint licence, the fee for which is nine dollars to a resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(h) subject to sections 3.02 and 3.2 and subsection 6(2.1), a non-resident bear licence, the fee for which is one hundred and forty-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote;
(i) subject to section 3.02 and subsection 6(2.1), a resident bear licence, the fee for which is thirty-seven dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote.
3(1.01)A person obtaining a licence authorizing that person to carry on the craft of a taxidermist shall, at the time of obtaining the licence, pay a fee of fifteen dollars.
3(1.1)Subject to subsections (1.2) and (1.21), no person shall hunt or register deer under a class III licence until forty-eight hours after the issuance of the licence.
3(1.2)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering a deer during the first two days of the open season for hunting deer in the wildlife management zone in which the deer is hunted under a class III licence issued on either of the two days preceding the day on which that season commences.
3(1.21)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering an antlered deer who is authorized to hunt by a class III licence issued in accordance with subsection (4.1).
3(1.3)Repealed: 94-117
3(1.4)A holder of a class II licence who is twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.41)A resident or non-resident who is the holder of a varmint licence and who is twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.42)Despite subsection (1) and subject to subsection (2.1), if a resident applies for a class III licence, a varmint licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees: 
(a) $29 for the class III licence;
(b) $6.75 for the varmint licence; and
(c) $27.75 for the resident bear licence.
3(1.43)Despite subsection (1) and subject to subsection (2.2), if a resident applies for a class III licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $29 for the class III licence; and
(b) $27.75 for the resident bear licence.
3(1.44)Despite subsection (1) and subject to subsection (2.3), if a resident applies for a class III licence and a varmint licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $29 for the class III licence; and
(b) $6.75 for the varmint licence.
3(1.45)Despite subsection (1) and subject to subsection (2.4), if a resident applies for a class IV licence and a varmint licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $14 for the class IV licence; and
(b) $6.75 for the varmint licence.
3(1.5)Repealed: 94-117
3(2)Notwithstanding subsection (1), where a person who applies for a hunting licence has attained his or her sixty-fifth birthday before applying for a licence, the fee to be paid by the applicant
(a) for a class III licence shall be fourteen dollars,
(b) for a class IV licence shall be eight dollars,
(c) for a varmint licence shall be seven dollars if the applicant is a resident, and
(d) for a resident bear licence shall be eighteen dollars.
3(2.1)Despite subsection (1), if a resident 65 years of age or over applies for a class III licence, a varmint licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees: 
(a) $14 for the class III licence;
(b) $5.25 for the varmint licence; and
(c) $13.50 for the resident bear licence.
3(2.2)Despite subsection (1), if a resident 65 years of age or over applies for a class III licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $14  for the class III licence; and
(b) $13.50 for the resident bear licence.
3(2.3)Despite subsection (1), if a resident 65 years of age or over applies for a class III licence and a varmint licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $14 for the class III licence; and
(b) $5.25 for the varmint licence.
3(2.4)Despite subsection (1), if a resident 65 years of age or over applies for a class IV licence and a varmint licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $8 for the class IV licence; and
(b) $5.25 for the varmint licence.
3(3)The Minister shall not issue a hunting licence under this section to an applicant unless the applicant, or the person obtaining the applicant’s licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof that the applicant has successfully completed in the Province or elsewhere
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow or crossbow, a bow hunter education course recognized by the Minister, and
(b) provides the unique identification number provided under subsection 82.1(4) of the Act to the applicant at the time of their registration under section 82.1 of the Act or satisfies the Minister as to the applicant’s identity, residence and age by presenting any identification and other documentation requested by the Minister.
3(4)Paragraph (3)(a) does not apply if the applicant was born before January 1, 1981, and the applicant, or the person obtaining the applicant’s licence on behalf of the applicant, provides proof that the applicant was the previous holder of a hunting licence issued under the Act or any regulation under the Act or under an act of another jurisdiction that is substantially similar to the Act or under a regulation under such an act
(a) by certifying in the manner required by the Minister that they previously held such a licence, or
(b) by producing the licence.
3(4.1)On the request of the holder of a valid class III licence bearing an antlerless deer authorization, the Minister may, subject to subsection (4.2), issue another class III licence to the holder under paragraph (1)(c) if the holder
(a) during the period referred to in section 11.2, kills an antlerless deer with a bow or crossbow in wildlife management zone 27 under the licence, and
(b) appears at a Service New Brunswick centre and presents the Minister with the true copy of the registration permit issued under subparagraph 17(b)(iv) or paragraph 17.01(1)(b), as the case may be.
3(4.2)A person issued a class III licence in accordance with subsection (4.1) shall not be issued a further antlerless deer authorization under section 3.1.
3(5)Repealed: 2001-54
84-213; 86-46; 87-120; 88-212; 88-224; 89-172; 89-178; 90-49; 91-169; 92-137; 93-162; 94-46; 94-117; 96-18; 97-95; 99-43; 99-67; 2001-54; 2002-10; 2003-77; 2004-85; 2004-147; 2007-42; 2009-59; 2009-154; 2011-52; 2011-27; 2012-79; 2016-43; 2016-52; 2018-56; 2020-16; 2020-38; 2021-35; 2021-54; 2021-60; 2023-37
3(1)Subject to subsection (3), hunting licences may be issued as follows:
(a) subject to section 3.02, subsection 11.1(1) and section 11.2, a class I licence, the fee for which is one hundred and seventy-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(b) subject to subsection (1.4) and section 3.02, a class II licence, the fee for which is seventy-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(c) subject to subsections (1.1) and (4.1) and sections 3.02, 11.1 and 11.2, a class III licence, the fee for which is twenty-nine dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds, and
(ii) antlerless deer in accordance with section 3.1;
(iii) Repealed: 2020-16
(d) subject to section 3.02, a class IV licence, the fee for which is $14 to a resident 16 years of age or over, authorises the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(e) a minor’s licence, to a resident twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age, authorizes the holder while accompanied by an adult to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(f) subject to subsection (1.41) and section 3.02, a varmint licence, the fee for which is twenty-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(g) subject to subsection (1.41) and section 3.02, a varmint licence, the fee for which is nine dollars to a resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(h) subject to sections 3.02 and 3.2 and subsection 6(2.1), a non-resident bear licence, the fee for which is one hundred and forty-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote;
(i) subject to section 3.02 and subsection 6(2.1), a resident bear licence, the fee for which is thirty-seven dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote.
3(1.01)A person obtaining a licence authorizing that person to carry on the craft of a taxidermist shall, at the time of obtaining the licence, pay a fee of fifteen dollars.
3(1.1)Subject to subsections (1.2) and (1.21), no person shall hunt or register deer under a class III licence until forty-eight hours after the issuance of the licence.
3(1.2)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering a deer during the first two days of the open season for hunting deer in the wildlife management zone in which the deer is hunted under a class III licence issued on either of the two days preceding the day on which that season commences.
3(1.21)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering an antlered deer who is authorized to hunt by a class III licence issued in accordance with subsection (4.1).
3(1.3)Repealed: 94-117
3(1.4)A holder of a class II licence who is twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.41)A resident or non-resident who is the holder of a varmint licence and who is twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.42)Despite subsection (1) and subject to subsection (2.1), if a resident applies for a class III licence, a varmint licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees: 
(a) $29 for the class III licence;
(b) $6.75 for the varmint licence; and
(c) $27.75 for the resident bear licence.
3(1.43)Despite subsection (1) and subject to subsection (2.2), if a resident applies for a class III licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $29 for the class III licence; and
(b) $27.75 for the resident bear licence.
3(1.44)Despite subsection (1) and subject to subsection (2.3), if a resident applies for a class III licence and a varmint licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $29 for the class III licence; and
(b) $6.75 for the varmint licence.
3(1.45)Despite subsection (1) and subject to subsection (2.4), if a resident applies for a class IV licence and a varmint licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $14 for the class IV licence; and
(b) $6.75 for the varmint licence.
3(1.5)Repealed: 94-117
3(2)Notwithstanding subsection (1), where a person who applies for a hunting licence has attained his or her sixty-fifth birthday before applying for a licence, the fee to be paid by the applicant
(a) for a class III licence shall be fourteen dollars,
(b) for a class IV licence shall be eight dollars,
(c) for a varmint licence shall be seven dollars if the applicant is a resident, and
(d) for a resident bear licence shall be eighteen dollars.
3(2.1)Despite subsection (1), if a resident 65 years of age or over applies for a class III licence, a varmint licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees: 
(a) $14 for the class III licence;
(b) $5.25 for the varmint licence; and
(c) $13.50 for the resident bear licence.
3(2.2)Despite subsection (1), if a resident 65 years of age or over applies for a class III licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $14  for the class III licence; and
(b) $13.50 for the resident bear licence.
3(2.3)Despite subsection (1), if a resident 65 years of age or over applies for a class III licence and a varmint licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $14 for the class III licence; and
(b) $5.25 for the varmint licence.
3(2.4)Despite subsection (1), if a resident 65 years of age or over applies for a class IV licence and a varmint licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $8 for the class IV licence; and
(b) $5.25 for the varmint licence.
3(3)The Minister shall not issue a hunting licence under this section to an applicant unless the applicant, or the person obtaining the applicant’s licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof that the applicant has successfully completed in the Province or elsewhere
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow or crossbow, a bow hunter education course recognized by the Minister, and
(b) provides the unique identification number provided under subsection 82.1(4) of the Act to the applicant at the time of their registration under section 82.1 of the Act or satisfies the Minister as to the applicant’s identity, residence and age by presenting any identification and other documentation requested by the Minister.
3(4)Paragraph (3)(a) does not apply if the applicant was born before January 1, 1981, and the applicant, or the person obtaining the applicant’s licence on behalf of the applicant, provides proof that the applicant was the previous holder of a hunting licence issued under the Act or any regulation under the Act or under an act of another jurisdiction that is substantially similar to the Act or under a regulation under such an act
(a) by certifying in the manner required by the Minister that they previously held such a licence, or
(b) by producing the licence.
3(4.1)On the request of the holder of a valid class III licence bearing an antlerless deer authorization, the Minister may, subject to subsection (4.2), issue another class III licence to the holder under paragraph (1)(c) if the holder
(a) during the period referred to in section 11.2, kills an antlerless deer with a bow or crossbow in wildlife management zone 27 under the licence, and
(b) appears at a Service New Brunswick centre and presents the Minister with the true copy of the registration permit issued under subparagraph 17(b)(iv) or paragraph 17.01(1)(b), as the case may be.
3(4.2)A person issued a class III licence in accordance with subsection (4.1) shall not be issued a further antlerless deer authorization under section 3.1.
3(5)Repealed: 2001-54
84-213; 86-46; 87-120; 88-212; 88-224; 89-172; 89-178; 90-49; 91-169; 92-137; 93-162; 94-46; 94-117; 96-18; 97-95; 99-43; 99-67; 2001-54; 2002-10; 2003-77; 2004-85; 2004-147; 2007-42; 2009-59; 2009-154; 2011-52; 2011-27; 2012-79; 2016-43; 2016-52; 2018-56; 2020-16; 2020-38; 2021-35; 2021-54; 2021-60
3(1)Subject to subsection (3), hunting licences may be issued as follows:
(a) subject to section 3.02, subsection 11.1(1) and section 11.2, a class I licence, the fee for which is one hundred and seventy-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(b) subject to subsection (1.4) and section 3.02, a class II licence, the fee for which is seventy-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(c) subject to subsections (1.1) and (4.1) and sections 3.02, 11.1 and 11.2, a class III licence, the fee for which is twenty-nine dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds, and
(ii) antlerless deer in accordance with section 3.1;
(iii) Repealed: 2020-16
(d) subject to section 3.02, a class IV licence, the fee for which is $14 to a resident 16 years of age or over, authorises the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(e) a minor’s licence, to a resident twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age, authorizes the holder while accompanied by an adult to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(f) subject to subsection (1.41) and section 3.02, a varmint licence, the fee for which is twenty-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(g) subject to subsection (1.41) and section 3.02, a varmint licence, the fee for which is nine dollars to a resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(h) subject to sections 3.02 and 3.2 and subsection 6(2.1), a non-resident bear licence, the fee for which is one hundred and forty-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote;
(i) subject to section 3.02 and subsection 6(2.1), a resident bear licence, the fee for which is thirty-seven dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote.
3(1.01)A person obtaining a licence authorizing that person to carry on the craft of a taxidermist shall, at the time of obtaining the licence, pay a fee of fifteen dollars.
3(1.1)Subject to subsections (1.2) and (1.21), no person shall hunt or register deer under a class III licence until forty-eight hours after the issuance of the licence.
3(1.2)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering a deer during the first two days of the open season for hunting deer in the wildlife management zone in which the deer is hunted under a class III licence issued on either of the two days preceding the day on which that season commences.
3(1.21)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering an antlered deer who is authorized to hunt by a class III licence issued in accordance with subsection (4.1).
3(1.3)Repealed: 94-117
3(1.4)A holder of a class II licence who is twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.41)A resident or non-resident who is the holder of a varmint licence and who is twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.42)Despite subsection (1) and subject to subsection (2.1), if a resident applies for a class III licence, a varmint licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees: 
(a) $29 for the class III licence;
(b) $6.75 for the varmint licence; and
(c) $27.75 for the resident bear licence.
3(1.43)Despite subsection (1) and subject to subsection (2.2), if a resident applies for a class III licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $29 for the class III licence; and
(b) $27.75 for the resident bear licence.
3(1.5)Repealed: 94-117
3(2)Notwithstanding subsection (1), where a person who applies for a hunting licence has attained his or her sixty-fifth birthday before applying for a licence, the fee to be paid by the applicant
(a) for a class III licence shall be fourteen dollars,
(b) for a class IV licence shall be eight dollars,
(c) for a varmint licence shall be seven dollars if the applicant is a resident, and
(d) for a resident bear licence shall be eighteen dollars.
3(2.1)Despite subsection (1), if a resident 65 years of age or over applies for a class III licence, a varmint licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees: 
(a) $14 for the class III licence;
(b) $5.25 for the varmint licence; and
(c) $13.50 for the resident bear licence.
3(2.2)Despite subsection (1), if a resident 65 years of age or over applies for a class III licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $14  for the class III licence; and
(b) $13.50 for the resident bear licence.
3(3)The Minister shall not issue a hunting licence under this section to an applicant unless the applicant, or the person obtaining the applicant’s licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof that the applicant has successfully completed in the Province or elsewhere
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow or crossbow, a bow hunter education course recognized by the Minister, and
(b) provides the unique identification number provided under subsection 82.1(4) of the Act to the applicant at the time of their registration under section 82.1 of the Act or satisfies the Minister as to the applicant’s identity, residence and age by presenting any identification and other documentation requested by the Minister.
3(4)Paragraph (3)(a) does not apply if the applicant was born before January 1, 1981, and the applicant, or the person obtaining the applicant’s licence on behalf of the applicant, provides proof that the applicant was the previous holder of a hunting licence issued under the Act or any regulation under the Act or under an act of another jurisdiction that is substantially similar to the Act or under a regulation under such an act
(a) by certifying in the manner required by the Minister that they previously held such a licence, or
(b) by producing the licence.
3(4.1)On the request of the holder of a valid class III licence bearing an antlerless deer authorization, the Minister may, subject to subsection (4.2), issue another class III licence to the holder under paragraph (1)(c) if the holder
(a) during the period referred to in section 11.2, kills an antlerless deer with a bow or crossbow in wildlife management zone 27 under the licence, and
(b) appears at a Service New Brunswick centre and presents the Minister with the true copy of the registration permit issued under subparagraph 17(b)(iv) or paragraph 17.01(1)(b), as the case may be.
3(4.2)A person issued a class III licence in accordance with subsection (4.1) shall not be issued a further antlerless deer authorization under section 3.1.
3(5)Repealed: 2001-54
84-213; 86-46; 87-120; 88-212; 88-224; 89-172; 89-178; 90-49; 91-169; 92-137; 93-162; 94-46; 94-117; 96-18; 97-95; 99-43; 99-67; 2001-54; 2002-10; 2003-77; 2004-85; 2004-147; 2007-42; 2009-59; 2009-154; 2011-52; 2011-27; 2012-79; 2016-43; 2016-52; 2018-56; 2020-16; 2020-38; 2021-35; 2021-54; 2021-60
3(1)Subject to subsection (3), hunting licences may be issued as follows:
(a) subject to section 3.02, subsection 11.1(1) and section 11.2, a class I licence, the fee for which is one hundred and seventy-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(b) subject to subsection (1.4), a class II licence, the fee for which is seventy-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(c) subject to subsections (1.1) and (4.1) and sections 3.02, 11.1 and 11.2, a class III licence, the fee for which is twenty-nine dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds, and
(ii) antlerless deer in accordance with section 3.1;
(iii) Repealed: 2020-16
(d) a class IV licence, the fee for which is $14 to a resident 16 years of age or over, authorises the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(e) a minor’s licence, to a resident twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age, authorizes the holder while accompanied by an adult to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(f) subject to subsection (1.41), a varmint licence, the fee for which is twenty-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(g) subject to subsection (1.41), a varmint licence, the fee for which is nine dollars to a resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(h) subject to sections 3.02 and 3.2 and subsection 6(2.1), a non-resident bear licence, the fee for which is one hundred and forty-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote;
(i) subject to section 3.02 and subsection 6(2.1), a resident bear licence, the fee for which is thirty-seven dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote.
3(1.01)A person obtaining a licence authorizing that person to carry on the craft of a taxidermist shall, at the time of obtaining the licence, pay a fee of fifteen dollars.
3(1.1)Subject to subsections (1.2) and (1.21), no person shall hunt or register deer under a class III licence until forty-eight hours after the issuance of the licence.
3(1.2)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering a deer during the first two days of the open season for hunting deer in the wildlife management zone in which the deer is hunted under a class III licence issued on either of the two days preceding the day on which that season commences.
3(1.21)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering an antlered deer who is authorized to hunt by a class III licence issued in accordance with subsection (4.1).
3(1.3)Repealed: 94-117
3(1.4)A holder of a class II licence who is twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.41)A resident or non-resident who is the holder of a varmint licence and who is twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.42)Despite subsection (1) and subject to subsection (2.1), if a resident applies for a class III licence, a varmint licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees: 
(a) $29 for the class III licence;
(b) $6.75 for the varmint licence; and
(c) $27.75 for the resident bear licence.
3(1.43)Despite subsection (1) and subject to subsection (2.2), if a resident applies for a class III licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $29 for the class III licence; and
(b) $27.75 for the resident bear licence.
3(1.5)Repealed: 94-117
3(2)Notwithstanding subsection (1), where a person who applies for a hunting licence has attained his or her sixty-fifth birthday before applying for a licence, the fee to be paid by the applicant
(a) for a class III licence shall be fourteen dollars,
(b) for a class IV licence shall be eight dollars,
(c) for a varmint licence shall be seven dollars if the applicant is a resident, and
(d) for a resident bear licence shall be eighteen dollars.
3(2.1)Despite subsection (1), if a resident 65 years of age or over applies for a class III licence, a varmint licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees: 
(a) $14 for the class III licence;
(b) $5.25 for the varmint licence; and
(c) $13.50 for the resident bear licence.
3(2.2)Despite subsection (1), if a resident 65 years of age or over applies for a class III licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
(a) $14  for the class III licence; and
(b) $13.50 for the resident bear licence.
3(3)The Minister shall not issue a hunting licence under this section to an applicant unless the applicant, or the person obtaining the applicant’s licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof that the applicant has successfully completed in the Province or elsewhere
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow or crossbow, a bow hunter education course recognized by the Minister, and
(b) provides the unique identification number provided under subsection 82.1(4) of the Act to the applicant at the time of their registration under section 82.1 of the Act or satisfies the Minister as to the applicant’s identity, residence and age by presenting any identification and other documentation requested by the Minister.
3(4)Paragraph (3)(a) does not apply if the applicant was born before January 1, 1981, and the applicant, or the person obtaining the applicant’s licence on behalf of the applicant, provides proof that the applicant was the previous holder of a hunting licence issued under the Act or any regulation under the Act or under an act of another jurisdiction that is substantially similar to the Act or under a regulation under such an act
(a) by certifying in the manner required by the Minister that they previously held such a licence, or
(b) by producing the licence.
3(4.1)On the request of the holder of a valid class III licence bearing an antlerless deer authorization, the Minister may, subject to subsection (4.2), issue another class III licence to the holder under paragraph (1)(c) if the holder
(a) during the period referred to in section 11.2, kills an antlerless deer with a bow or crossbow in wildlife management zone 27 under the licence, and
(b) appears at a Service New Brunswick centre and presents the Minister with the copy of the registration permit issued under paragraph 17(1)(d).
3(4.2)A person issued a class III licence in accordance with subsection (4.1) shall not be issued a further antlerless deer authorization under section 3.1.
3(5)Repealed: 2001-54
84-213; 86-46; 87-120; 88-212; 88-224; 89-172; 89-178; 90-49; 91-169; 92-137; 93-162; 94-46; 94-117; 96-18; 97-95; 99-43; 99-67; 2001-54; 2002-10; 2003-77; 2004-85; 2004-147; 2007-42; 2009-59; 2009-154; 2011-52; 2011-27; 2012-79; 2016-43; 2016-52; 2018-56; 2020-16; 2020-38; 2021-35
3(1)Subject to subsection (3), hunting licences may be issued as follows:
(a) subject to section 3.02, subsection 11.1(1) and section 11.2, a class I licence, the fee for which is one hundred and seventy-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(b) subject to subsection (1.4), a class II licence, the fee for which is seventy-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(c) subject to subsections (1.1) and (4.1) and sections 3.02, 11.1 and 11.2, a class III licence, the fee for which is twenty-nine dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds, and
(ii) antlerless deer in accordance with section 3.1;
(iii) Repealed: 2020-16
(d) a class IV licence, the fee for which is $14 to a resident 16 years of age or over, authorises the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(e) a minor’s licence, to a resident twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age, authorizes the holder while accompanied by an adult to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(f) subject to subsection (1.41), a varmint licence, the fee for which is twenty-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(g) subject to subsection (1.41), a varmint licence, the fee for which is nine dollars to a resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(h) subject to sections 3.02 and 3.2 and subsection 6(2.1), a non-resident bear licence, the fee for which is one hundred and forty-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote;
(i) subject to section 3.02 and subsection 6(2.1), a resident bear licence, the fee for which is thirty-seven dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote.
3(1.01)A person obtaining a licence authorizing that person to carry on the craft of a taxidermist shall, at the time of obtaining the licence, pay a fee of fifteen dollars.
3(1.1)Subject to subsections (1.2) and (1.21), no person shall hunt or register deer under a class III licence until forty-eight hours after the issuance of the licence.
3(1.2)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering a deer during the first two days of the open season for hunting deer in the wildlife management zone in which the deer is hunted under a class III licence issued on either of the two days preceding the day on which that season commences.
3(1.21)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering an antlered deer who is authorized to hunt by a class III licence issued in accordance with subsection (4.1).
3(1.3)Repealed: 94-117
3(1.4)A holder of a class II licence who is twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.41)A resident or non-resident who is the holder of a varmint licence and who is twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.42)Despite subsection (1) and subject to subsection (2.1), if a resident applies for a class III licence, a varmint licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees: 
(a) $29 for the class III licence;
(b) $6.75 for the varmint licence; and
(c) $27.75 for the resident bear licence.
3(1.5)Repealed: 94-117
3(2)Notwithstanding subsection (1), where a person who applies for a hunting licence has attained his or her sixty-fifth birthday before applying for a licence, the fee to be paid by the applicant
(a) for a class III licence shall be fourteen dollars,
(b) for a class IV licence shall be eight dollars,
(c) for a varmint licence shall be seven dollars if the applicant is a resident, and
(d) for a resident bear licence shall be eighteen dollars.
3(2.1)Despite subsection (1), if a resident 65 years of age or over applies for a class III licence, a varmint licence and a resident bear licence, the applicant shall pay the following fees: 
(a) $14 for the class III licence;
(b) $5.25 for the varmint licence; and
(c) $13.75 for the resident bear licence.
3(3)The Minister shall not issue a hunting licence under this section to an applicant unless the applicant, or the person obtaining the applicant’s licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof that the applicant has successfully completed in the Province or elsewhere
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow or crossbow, a bow hunter education course recognized by the Minister, and
(b) provides the unique identification number provided under subsection 82.1(4) of the Act to the applicant at the time of his or her registration under section 82.1 of the Act or satisfies the Minister as to the applicant’s identity, residence and age by presenting any identification and other documentation requested by the Minister.
3(4)Paragraph (3)(a) does not apply if the applicant was born before January 1, 1981, and the applicant, or the person obtaining the applicant’s licence on behalf of the applicant, provides proof that the applicant was the previous holder of a hunting licence issued under the Act or any regulation under the Act or under an act of another jurisdiction that is substantially similar to the Act or under a regulation under such an act
(a) by certifying in the manner required by the Minister that he or she previously held such a licence, or
(b) by producing the licence.
3(4.1)On the request of the holder of a valid class III licence bearing an antlerless deer authorization, the Minister may, subject to subsection (4.2), issue another class III licence to him or her under paragraph (1)(c) if he or she
(a) during the period referred to in section 11.2, kills an antlerless deer with a bow or crossbow in wildlife management zone 27 under the licence, and
(b) appears at a Service New Brunswick centre and presents the Minister with the copy of the registration permit issued under paragraph 17(1)(d).
3(4.2)A person issued a class III licence in accordance with subsection (4.1) shall not be issued a further antlerless deer authorization under section 3.1.
3(5)Repealed: 2001-54
84-213; 86-46; 87-120; 88-212; 88-224; 89-172; 89-178; 90-49; 91-169; 92-137; 93-162; 94-46; 94-117; 96-18; 97-95; 99-43; 99-67; 2001-54; 2002-10; 2003-77; 2004-85; 2004-147; 2007-42; 2009-59; 2009-154; 2011-52; 2011-27; 2012-79; 2016-43; 2016-52; 2018-56; 2020-16; 2020-38
3(1)Subject to subsection (3), hunting licences may be issued as follows:
(a) subject to section 3.02, subsection 11.1(1) and section 11.2, a class I licence, the fee for which is one hundred and seventy-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(b) subject to subsection (1.4), a class II licence, the fee for which is seventy-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(c) subject to subsections (1.1) and (4.1) and sections 3.02, 11.1 and 11.2, a class III licence, the fee for which is twenty-nine dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds, and
(ii) antlerless deer in accordance with section 3.1;
(iii) Repealed: 2020-16
(d) a class IV licence, the fee for which is $14 to a resident 16 years of age or over, authorises the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(e) a minor’s licence, the fee for which is seven dollars to a resident twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age, authorizes the holder while accompanied by an adult to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(f) subject to subsection (1.41), a varmint licence, the fee for which is twenty-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(g) subject to subsection (1.41), a varmint licence, the fee for which is nine dollars to a resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(h) subject to sections 3.02 and 3.2 and subsection 6(2.1), a non-resident bear licence, the fee for which is one hundred and forty-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote;
(i) subject to section 3.02 and subsection 6(2.1), a resident bear licence, the fee for which is thirty-seven dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote.
3(1.01)A person obtaining a licence authorizing that person to carry on the craft of a taxidermist shall, at the time of obtaining the licence, pay a fee of fifteen dollars.
3(1.1)Subject to subsections (1.2) and (1.21), no person shall hunt or register deer under a class III licence until forty-eight hours after the issuance of the licence.
3(1.2)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering a deer during the first two days of the open season for hunting deer in the wildlife management zone in which the deer is hunted under a class III licence issued on either of the two days preceding the day on which that season commences.
3(1.21)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering an antlered deer who is authorized to hunt by a class III licence issued in accordance with subsection (4.1).
3(1.3)Repealed: 94-117
3(1.4)A holder of a class II licence who is twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.41)A resident or non-resident who is the holder of a varmint licence and who is twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.5)Repealed: 94-117
3(2)Notwithstanding subsection (1), where a person who applies for a hunting licence has attained his or her sixty-fifth birthday before applying for a licence, the fee to be paid by the applicant
(a) for a class III licence shall be fourteen dollars,
(b) for a class IV licence shall be eight dollars,
(c) for a varmint licence shall be seven dollars if the applicant is a resident, and
(d) for a resident bear licence shall be eighteen dollars.
3(3)The Minister shall not issue a hunting licence under this section to an applicant unless the applicant, or the person obtaining the applicant’s licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof that the applicant has successfully completed in the Province or elsewhere
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow or crossbow, a bow hunter education course recognized by the Minister, and
(b) provides the unique identification number provided under subsection 82.1(4) of the Act to the applicant at the time of his or her registration under section 82.1 of the Act or satisfies the Minister as to the applicant’s identity, residence and age by presenting any identification and other documentation requested by the Minister.
3(4)Paragraph (3)(a) does not apply if the applicant was born before January 1, 1981, and the applicant, or the person obtaining the applicant’s licence on behalf of the applicant, provides proof that the applicant was the previous holder of a hunting licence issued under the Act or any regulation under the Act or under an act of another jurisdiction that is substantially similar to the Act or under a regulation under such an act
(a) by certifying in the manner required by the Minister that he or she previously held such a licence, or
(b) by producing the licence.
3(4.1)On the request of the holder of a valid class III licence bearing an antlerless deer authorization, the Minister may, subject to subsection (4.2), issue another class III licence to him or her under paragraph (1)(c) if he or she
(a) during the period referred to in section 11.2, kills an antlerless deer with a bow or crossbow in wildlife management zone 27 under the licence, and
(b) appears at a Service New Brunswick centre and presents the Minister with the copy of the registration permit issued under paragraph 17(1)(d).
3(4.2)A person issued a class III licence in accordance with subsection (4.1) shall not be issued a further antlerless deer authorization under section 3.1.
3(5)Repealed: 2001-54
84-213; 86-46; 87-120; 88-212; 88-224; 89-172; 89-178; 90-49; 91-169; 92-137; 93-162; 94-46; 94-117; 96-18; 97-95; 99-43; 99-67; 2001-54; 2002-10; 2003-77; 2004-85; 2004-147; 2007-42; 2009-59; 2009-154; 2011-52; 2011-27; 2012-79; 2016-43; 2016-52; 2018-56; 2020-16
3(1)Subject to subsection (3), hunting licences may be issued as follows:
(a) subject to section 3.02, subsection 11.1(1) and section 11.2, a class I licence, the fee for which is one hundred and seventy-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(b) subject to subsection (1.4), a class II licence, the fee for which is seventy-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(c) subject to subsections (1.1) and (4.1) and sections 3.02, 11.1 and 11.2, a class III licence, the fee for which is twenty-nine dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds,
(ii) antlerless deer in accordance with section 3.1, and
(iii) notwithstanding subsection 15(1) of the Fur Harvesting Regulation - Fish and Wildlife Act, being New Brunswick Regulation 84-124 under the Fish and Wildlife Act, varying hare with a hound or hounds, except at night;
(d) a class IV licence, the fee for which is fourteen dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds, and
(ii) notwithstanding subsection 15(1) of the Fur Harvesting Regulation, being New Brunswick Regulation 84-124 under the Fish and Wildlife Act, varying hare with a hound or hounds, except at night;
(e) a minor’s licence, the fee for which is seven dollars to a resident twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age, authorizes the holder while accompanied by an adult to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(f) subject to subsection (1.41), a varmint licence, the fee for which is twenty-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(g) subject to subsection (1.41), a varmint licence, the fee for which is nine dollars to a resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(h) subject to sections 3.02 and 3.2 and subsection 6(2.1), a non-resident bear licence, the fee for which is one hundred and forty-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote;
(i) subject to section 3.02 and subsection 6(2.1), a resident bear licence, the fee for which is thirty-seven dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote.
3(1.01)A person obtaining a licence authorizing that person to carry on the craft of a taxidermist shall, at the time of obtaining the licence, pay a fee of fifteen dollars.
3(1.1)Subject to subsections (1.2) and (1.21), no person shall hunt or register deer under a class III licence until forty-eight hours after the issuance of the licence.
3(1.2)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering a deer during the first two days of the open season for hunting deer in the wildlife management zone in which the deer is hunted under a class III licence issued on either of the two days preceding the day on which that season commences.
3(1.21)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering an antlered deer who is authorized to hunt by a class III licence issued in accordance with subsection (4.1).
3(1.3)Repealed: 94-117
3(1.4)A holder of a class II licence who is twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.41)A resident or non-resident who is the holder of a varmint licence and who is twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.5)Repealed: 94-117
3(2)Notwithstanding subsection (1), where a person who applies for a hunting licence has attained his or her sixty-fifth birthday before applying for a licence, the fee to be paid by the applicant
(a) for a class III licence shall be fourteen dollars,
(b) for a class IV licence shall be eight dollars,
(c) for a varmint licence shall be seven dollars if the applicant is a resident, and
(d) for a resident bear licence shall be eighteen dollars.
3(3)The Minister shall not issue a hunting licence under this section to an applicant unless the applicant, or the person obtaining the applicant’s licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof that the applicant has successfully completed in the Province or elsewhere
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow or crossbow, a bow hunter education course recognized by the Minister, and
(b) provides the unique identification number provided under subsection 82.1(4) of the Act to the applicant at the time of his or her registration under section 82.1 of the Act or satisfies the Minister as to the applicant’s identity, residence and age by presenting any identification and other documentation requested by the Minister.
3(4)Paragraph (3)(a) does not apply if the applicant was born before January 1, 1981, and the applicant, or the person obtaining the applicant’s licence on behalf of the applicant, provides proof that the applicant was the previous holder of a hunting licence issued under the Act or any regulation under the Act or under an act of another jurisdiction that is substantially similar to the Act or under a regulation under such an act
(a) by certifying in the manner required by the Minister that he or she previously held such a licence, or
(b) by producing the licence.
3(4.1)On the request of the holder of a valid class III licence bearing an antlerless deer authorization, the Minister may, subject to subsection (4.2), issue another class III licence to him or her under paragraph (1)(c) if he or she
(a) during the period referred to in section 11.2, kills an antlerless deer with a bow or crossbow in wildlife management zone 27 under the licence, and
(b) appears at a Service New Brunswick centre and presents the Minister with the copy of the registration permit issued under paragraph 17(1)(d).
3(4.2)A person issued a class III licence in accordance with subsection (4.1) shall not be issued a further antlerless deer authorization under section 3.1.
3(5)Repealed: 2001-54
84-213; 86-46; 87-120; 88-212; 88-224; 89-172; 89-178; 90-49; 91-169; 92-137; 93-162; 94-46; 94-117; 96-18; 97-95; 99-43; 99-67; 2001-54; 2002-10; 2003-77; 2004-85; 2004-147; 2007-42; 2009-59; 2009-154; 2011-52; 2011-27; 2012-79; 2016-43; 2016-52; 2018-56
3(1)Subject to subsection (3), hunting licences may be issued as follows:
(a) subject to section 3.02, subsection 11.1(1) and section 11.2, a class I licence, the fee for which is one hundred and seventy-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(b) subject to subsection (1.4), a class II licence, the fee for which is seventy-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(c) subject to subsections (1.1) and (4.1) and sections 3.02, 11.1 and 11.2, a class III licence, the fee for which is twenty-nine dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds,
(ii) antlerless deer in accordance with section 3.1, and
(iii) notwithstanding subsection 15(1) of the Fur Harvesting Regulation - Fish and Wildlife Act, being New Brunswick Regulation 84-124 under the Fish and Wildlife Act, varying hare with a hound or hounds, except at night;
(d) a class IV licence, the fee for which is fourteen dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds, and
(ii) notwithstanding subsection 15(1) of the Fur Harvesting Regulation, being New Brunswick Regulation 84-124 under the Fish and Wildlife Act, varying hare with a hound or hounds, except at night;
(e) a minor’s licence, the fee for which is seven dollars to a resident twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age, authorizes the holder while accompanied by an adult to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(f) subject to subsection (1.41), a varmint licence, the fee for which is twenty-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(g) subject to subsection (1.41), a varmint licence, the fee for which is nine dollars to a resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(h) subject to sections 3.02 and 3.2 and subsection 6(2.1), a non-resident bear licence, the fee for which is one hundred and forty-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote;
(i) subject to section 3.02 and subsection 6(2.1), a resident bear licence, the fee for which is thirty-seven dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote.
3(1.01)A person obtaining a licence authorizing that person to carry on the craft of a taxidermist shall, at the time of obtaining the licence, pay a fee of fifteen dollars.
3(1.1)Subject to subsections (1.2) and (1.21), no person shall hunt or register deer under a class III licence until forty-eight hours after the issuance of the licence.
3(1.2)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering a deer during the first two days of the open season for hunting deer in the wildlife management zone in which the deer is hunted under a class III licence issued on either of the two days preceding the day on which that season commences.
3(1.21)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering an antlered deer who is authorized to hunt by a class III licence issued in accordance with subsection (4.1).
3(1.3)Repealed: 94-117
3(1.4)A holder of a class II licence who is twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.41)A resident or non-resident who is the holder of a varmint licence and who is twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.5)Repealed: 94-117
3(2)Notwithstanding subsection (1), where a person who applies for a hunting licence has attained his or her sixty-fifth birthday before applying for a licence, the fee to be paid by the applicant
(a) for a class III licence shall be fourteen dollars,
(b) for a class IV licence shall be eight dollars,
(c) for a varmint licence shall be seven dollars if the applicant is a resident, and
(d) for a resident bear licence shall be eighteen dollars.
3(3)The Minister shall not issue a hunting licence under this section to an applicant unless the applicant, or the person obtaining the applicant’s licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof that the applicant has successfully completed in the Province or elsewhere
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow or crossbow, a bow hunter education course recognized by the Minister, and
(b) with respect to a non-resident bear licence, satisfies the Minister as to the applicant’s identity, residence and age by presenting any identification and other documentation requested by the Minister.
3(4)Paragraph (3)(a) does not apply if the applicant was born before January 1, 1981, and the applicant, or the person obtaining the applicant’s licence on behalf of the applicant, provides proof that the applicant was the previous holder of a hunting licence issued under the Act or any regulation under the Act or under an act of another jurisdiction that is substantially similar to the Act or under a regulation under such an act
(a) by certifying in the manner required by the Minister that he or she previously held such a licence, or
(b) by producing the licence.
3(4.1)On the request of the holder of a valid class III licence bearing an antlerless deer authorization, the Minister may, subject to subsection (4.2), issue another class III licence to him or her under paragraph (1)(c) if he or she
(a) during the period referred to in section 11.2, kills an antlerless deer with a bow or crossbow in wildlife management zone 27 under the licence, and
(b) appears at a Service New Brunswick centre and presents the Minister with the copy of the registration permit issued under paragraph 17(1)(d).
3(4.2)A person issued a class III licence in accordance with subsection (4.1) shall not be issued a further antlerless deer authorization under section 3.1.
3(5)Repealed: 2001-54
84-213; 86-46; 87-120; 88-212; 88-224; 89-172; 89-178; 90-49; 91-169; 92-137; 93-162; 94-46; 94-117; 96-18; 97-95; 99-43; 99-67; 2001-54; 2002-10; 2003-77; 2004-85; 2004-147; 2007-42; 2009-59; 2009-154; 2011-52; 2011-27; 2012-79; 2016-43; 2016-52
3(1)Subject to subsection (3), hunting licences may be issued as follows:
(a) subject to section 3.02, subsection 11.1(1) and section 11.2, a class I licence, the fee for which is one hundred and seventy-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(b) subject to subsection (1.4), a class II licence, the fee for which is seventy-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(c) subject to subsections (1.1) and (4.1) and sections 3.02, 11.1 and 11.2, a class III licence, the fee for which is twenty-nine dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds,
(ii) antlerless deer in accordance with section 3.1, and
(iii) notwithstanding subsection 15(1) of the Fur Harvesting Regulation - Fish and Wildlife Act, being New Brunswick Regulation 84-124 under the Fish and Wildlife Act, varying hare with a hound or hounds, except at night;
(d) a class IV licence, the fee for which is fourteen dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds, and
(ii) notwithstanding subsection 15(1) of the Fur Harvesting Regulation, being New Brunswick Regulation 84-124 under the Fish and Wildlife Act, varying hare with a hound or hounds, except at night;
(e) a minor’s licence, the fee for which is seven dollars to a resident twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age, authorizes the holder while accompanied by an adult to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(f) subject to subsection (1.41), a varmint licence, the fee for which is twenty-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(g) subject to subsection (1.41), a varmint licence, the fee for which is nine dollars to a resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(h) subject to sections 3.02 and 3.2 and subsection 6(2.1), a non-resident bear licence, the fee for which is one hundred and forty-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote;
(i) subject to section 3.02 and subsection 6(2.1), a resident bear licence, the fee for which is thirty-seven dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote.
3(1.01)A person obtaining a licence authorizing that person to carry on the craft of a taxidermist shall, at the time of obtaining the licence, pay a fee of fifteen dollars.
3(1.1)Subject to subsections (1.2) and (1.21), no person shall hunt or register deer under a class III licence until forty-eight hours after the issuance of the licence.
3(1.2)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering a deer during the first two days of the open season for hunting deer in the wildlife management zone in which the deer is hunted under a class III licence issued on either of the two days preceding the day on which that season commences.
3(1.21)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering an antlered deer who is authorized to hunt by a class III licence issued in accordance with subsection (4.1).
3(1.3)Repealed: 94-117
3(1.4)A holder of a class II licence who is twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.41)A resident or non-resident who is the holder of a varmint licence and who is twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.5)Repealed: 94-117
3(2)Notwithstanding subsection (1), where a person who applies for a hunting licence has attained his or her sixty-fifth birthday before applying for a licence, the fee to be paid by the applicant
(a) for a class III licence shall be fourteen dollars,
(b) for a class IV licence shall be eight dollars,
(c) for a varmint licence shall be seven dollars if the applicant is a resident, and
(d) for a resident bear licence shall be eighteen dollars.
3(3)The Minister shall not issue a hunting licence under this section to an applicant unless the applicant, or the person obtaining the applicant’s licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof that the applicant has successfully completed in the Province or elsewhere
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow or crossbow, a bow hunter education course recognized by the Minister, and
(b) with respect to a non-resident bear licence, satisfies the Minister as to the applicant’s identity, residence and age by presenting any identification and other documentation requested by the Minister.
3(4)Paragraph (3)(a) does not apply if the applicant was born before January 1, 1981, and the applicant, or the person obtaining the applicant’s licence on behalf of the applicant, provides proof that the applicant was the previous holder of a hunting licence issued under the Act or any regulation under the Act or under an act of another jurisdiction that is substantially similar to the Act or under a regulation under such an act
(a) by certifying in the manner required by the Minister that he or she previously held such a licence, or
(b) by producing the licence.
3(4.1)On the request of the holder of a valid class III licence bearing an antlerless deer authorization, the Minister may, subject to subsection (4.2), issue another class III licence to him or her under paragraph (1)(c) if he or she
(a) during the period referred to in section 11.2, kills an antlerless deer with a bow or crossbow in wildlife management zone 27 under the licence, and
(b) appears at a Service New Brunswick centre and presents the Minister with the copy of the registration permit issued under paragraph 17(1)(d).
3(4.2)A person issued a class III licence in accordance with subsection (4.1) shall not be issued a further antlerless deer authorization under section 3.1.
3(5)Repealed: 2001-54
84-213; 86-46; 87-120; 88-212; 88-224; 89-172; 89-178; 90-49; 91-169; 92-137; 93-162; 94-46; 94-117; 96-18; 97-95; 99-43; 99-67; 2001-54; 2002-10; 2003-77; 2004-85; 2004-147; 2007-42; 2009-59; 2009-154; 2011-52; 2011-27; 2012-79; 2016-43; 2016-52
3(1)Subject to subsection (3), hunting licences may be issued as follows:
(a) subject to section 3.02, subsection 11.1(1) and section 11.2, a class I licence, the fee for which is one hundred and seventy-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(b) subject to subsection (1.4), a class II licence, the fee for which is seventy-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(c) subject to subsections (1.1) and (4.1) and sections 3.02, 11.1 and 11.2, a class III licence, the fee for which is twenty-nine dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds,
(ii) antlerless deer in accordance with section 3.1, and
(iii) notwithstanding subsection 15(1) of the Fur Harvesting Regulation - Fish and Wildlife Act, being New Brunswick Regulation 84-124 under the Fish and Wildlife Act, varying hare with a hound or hounds, except at night;
(d) a class IV licence, the fee for which is fourteen dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds, and
(ii) notwithstanding subsection 15(1) of the Fur Harvesting Regulation, being New Brunswick Regulation 84-124 under the Fish and Wildlife Act, varying hare with a hound or hounds, except at night;
(e) a minor’s licence, the fee for which is seven dollars to a resident twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age, authorizes the holder while accompanied by an adult to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(f) subject to subsection (1.41), a varmint licence, the fee for which is twenty-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(g) subject to subsection (1.41), a varmint licence, the fee for which is nine dollars to a resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(h) subject to sections 3.02 and 3.2 and subsection 6(2.1), a non-resident bear licence, the fee for which is one hundred and forty-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote;
(i) subject to section 3.02 and subsection 6(2.1), a resident bear licence, the fee for which is thirty-seven dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote.
3(1.01)A person obtaining a licence authorizing that person to carry on the craft of a taxidermist shall, at the time of obtaining the licence, pay a fee of fifteen dollars.
3(1.1)Subject to subsections (1.2) and (1.21), no person shall hunt or register deer under a class III licence until forty-eight hours after the issuance of the licence.
3(1.2)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering a deer during the first two days of the open season for hunting deer in the wildlife management zone in which the deer is hunted under a class III licence issued on either of the two days preceding the day on which that season commences.
3(1.21)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering an antlered deer who is authorized to hunt by a class III licence issued in accordance with subsection (4.1).
3(1.3)Repealed: 94-117
3(1.4)A holder of a class II licence who is twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.41)A resident or non-resident who is the holder of a varmint licence and who is twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.5)Repealed: 94-117
3(2)Notwithstanding subsection (1), where a person who applies for a hunting licence has attained his or her sixty-fifth birthday before applying for a licence, the fee to be paid by the applicant
(a) for a class III licence shall be fourteen dollars,
(b) for a class IV licence shall be eight dollars,
(c) for a varmint licence shall be seven dollars if the applicant is a resident, and
(d) for a resident bear licence shall be eighteen dollars.
3(3)The Minister shall not issue a hunting licence under this section to an applicant unless the applicant, or the person obtaining the applicant’s licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof that the applicant has successfully completed in the Province or elsewhere
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow or crossbow, a bow hunter education course recognized by the Minister, and
(b) with respect to a non-resident bear licence, satisfies the Minister as to the applicant’s identity, residence and age by presenting any identification and other documentation requested by the Minister.
3(4)Paragraph (3)(a) does not apply if the applicant was born before January 1, 1981, and the applicant, or the person obtaining the applicant’s licence on behalf of the applicant, provides proof that the applicant was the previous holder of a hunting licence issued under the Act or any regulation under the Act or under an act of another jurisdiction that is substantially similar to the Act or under a regulation under such an act
(a) by certifying in the manner required by the Minister that he or she previously held such a licence, or
(b) by producing the licence.
3(4.1)On the request of the holder of a valid class III licence bearing an antlerless deer authorization, the Minister may, subject to subsection (4.2), issue another class III licence to him or her under paragraph (1)(c) if he or she
(a) during the period referred to in section 11.2, kills an antlerless deer with a bow in wildlife management zone 27 under the licence, and
(b) appears at a Service New Brunswick centre and presents the Minister with the copy of the registration permit issued under paragraph 17(1)(d).
3(4.2)A person issued a class III licence in accordance with subsection (4.1) shall not be issued a further antlerless deer authorization under section 3.1.
3(5)Repealed: 2001-54
84-213; 86-46; 87-120; 88-212; 88-224; 89-172; 89-178; 90-49; 91-169; 92-137; 93-162; 94-46; 94-117; 96-18; 97-95; 99-43; 99-67; 2001-54; 2002-10; 2003-77; 2004-85; 2004-147; 2007-42; 2009-59; 2009-154; 2011-52; 2011-27; 2012-79; 2016-43
3(1)Subject to subsection (3), hunting licences may be issued as follows:
(a) subject to section 3.02, subsection 11.1(1) and section 11.2, a class I licence, the fee for which is one hundred and seventy-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(b) subject to subsection (1.4), a class II licence, the fee for which is seventy-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(c) subject to subsections (1.1) and (4.1) and sections 3.02, 11.1 and 11.2, a class III licence, the fee for which is twenty-nine dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds,
(ii) antlerless deer in accordance with section 3.1, and
(iii) notwithstanding subsection 15(1) of the Fur Harvesting Regulation - Fish and Wildlife Act, being New Brunswick Regulation 84-124 under the Fish and Wildlife Act, varying hare with a hound or hounds, except at night;
(d) a class IV licence, the fee for which is fourteen dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds, and
(ii) notwithstanding subsection 15(1) of the Fur Harvesting Regulation, being New Brunswick Regulation 84-124 under the Fish and Wildlife Act, varying hare with a hound or hounds, except at night;
(e) a minor’s licence, the fee for which is seven dollars to a resident twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age, authorizes the holder while accompanied by an adult to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(f) subject to subsection (1.41), a varmint licence, the fee for which is twenty-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(g) subject to subsection (1.41), a varmint licence, the fee for which is nine dollars to a resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(h) subject to sections 3.02 and 3.2 and subsection 6(2.1), a non-resident bear licence, the fee for which is one hundred and forty-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote;
(i) subject to section 3.02 and subsection 6(2.1), a resident bear licence, the fee for which is thirty-seven dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote.
3(1.01)A person purchasing a licence authorizing that person to carry on the craft of a taxidermist shall, at the time of purchase, pay a fee of fifteen dollars.
3(1.1)Subject to subsections (1.2) and (1.21), no person shall hunt or register deer under a class III licence until forty-eight hours after the issuance of the licence.
3(1.2)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering a deer during the first two days of the open season for hunting deer in the wildlife management zone in which the deer is hunted under a class III licence issued on either of the two days preceding the day on which that season commences.
3(1.21)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering an antlered deer who is authorized to hunt by a class III licence issued in accordance with subsection (4.1).
3(1.3)Repealed: 94-117
3(1.4)A holder of a class II licence who is twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.41)A resident or non-resident who is the holder of a varmint licence and who is twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.5)Repealed: 94-117
3(2)Notwithstanding subsection (1), where a person who applies for a hunting licence has attained his or her sixty-fifth birthday before applying for a licence, the fee to be paid by the applicant
(a) for a class III licence shall be fourteen dollars,
(b) for a class IV licence shall be eight dollars,
(c) for a varmint licence shall be seven dollars if the applicant is a resident, and
(d) for a resident bear licence shall be eighteen dollars.
3(3)The Minister shall not issue a hunting licence under this section to an applicant unless the applicant, or the person purchasing the licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof that the applicant has successfully completed in the Province
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course approved by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow or crossbow, a bow hunter education course approved by the Minister, and
(b) with respect to a non-resident bear licence, satisfies the Minister as to the applicant’s identity, residence and age by presenting any identification and other documentation requested by the Minister.
(c) Repealed: 2001-54
3(4)Paragraph (3)(a) does not apply where the applicant, or the person purchasing the licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof satisfactory to the Minister that the applicant completed in another province or territory of Canada or a state of the United States of America
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow or crossbow, a bow hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(b) provides proof that the applicant was the previous holder of a hunting licence issued under the Act or any regulation under the Act or under an act or any regulation under an act substantially similar to the Act in another province or territory of Canada or a state of the United States of America by producing such a licence or by completing a certificate provided by the Minister stating that he or she previously held such a licence.
3(4.1)The holder of a valid class III licence may be issued a further class III licence under paragraph 3(1)(c) if the holder
(a) during the period referred to in section 11.2, kills an antlerless deer with a bow in wildlife management zone 27 as authorized by a valid antlerless deer validation sticker,
(b) surrenders the initial licence to the Minister, and
(c) presents the Minister with the copy of the registration permit issued under paragraph 17(1)(d).
3(4.2)A person issued a class III licence in accordance with subsection (4.1) shall not be issued a further antlerless deer validation sticker under section 3.1.
3(5)Repealed: 2001-54
84-213; 86-46; 87-120; 88-212; 88-224; 89-172; 89-178; 90-49; 91-169; 92-137; 93-162; 94-46; 94-117; 96-18; 97-95; 99-43; 99-67; 2001-54; 2002-10; 2003-77; 2004-85; 2004-147; 2007-42; 2009-59; 2009-154; 2011-52; 2011-27; 2012-79
3(1)Subject to subsection (3), hunting licences may be issued as follows:
(a) subject to section 3.02, subsection 11.1(1) and section 11.2, a class I licence, the fee for which is one hundred and seventy-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(b) subject to subsection (1.4), a class II licence, the fee for which is seventy-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(c) subject to subsections (1.1) and (4.1) and sections 3.02, 11.1 and 11.2, a class III licence, the fee for which is twenty-nine dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds,
(ii) antlerless deer in accordance with section 3.1, and
(iii) notwithstanding subsection 15(1) of the Fur Harvesting Regulation - Fish and Wildlife Act, being New Brunswick Regulation 84-124 under the Fish and Wildlife Act, varying hare with a hound or hounds, except at night;
(d) a class IV licence, the fee for which is fourteen dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds, and
(ii) notwithstanding subsection 15(1) of the Fur Harvesting Regulation, being New Brunswick Regulation 84-124 under the Fish and Wildlife Act, varying hare with a hound or hounds, except at night;
(e) a minor’s licence, the fee for which is seven dollars to a resident twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age, authorizes the holder while accompanied by an adult to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(f) subject to subsection (1.41), a varmint licence, the fee for which is twenty-two dollars to a non-resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(g) subject to subsection (1.41), a varmint licence, the fee for which is nine dollars to a resident twelve years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(h) subject to sections 3.02 and 3.2 and subsection 6(2.1), a non-resident bear licence, the fee for which is one hundred and forty-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote;
(i) subject to section 3.02 and subsection 6(2.1), a resident bear licence, the fee for which is thirty-seven dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote.
3(1.01)A person purchasing a licence authorizing that person to carry on the craft of a taxidermist shall, at the time of purchase, pay a fee of fifteen dollars.
3(1.1)Subject to subsections (1.2) and (1.21), no person shall hunt or register deer under a class III licence until forty-eight hours after the issuance of the licence.
3(1.2)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering a deer during the first two days of the open season for hunting deer in the wildlife management zone in which the deer is hunted under a class III licence issued on either of the two days preceding the day on which that season commences.
3(1.21)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering an antlered deer who is authorized to hunt by a class III licence issued in accordance with subsection (4.1).
3(1.3)Repealed: 94-117
3(1.4)A holder of a class II licence who is twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.41)A resident or non-resident who is the holder of a varmint licence and who is twelve years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.5)Repealed: 94-117
3(2)Notwithstanding subsection (1), where a person who applies for a hunting licence has attained his or her sixty-fifth birthday before applying for a licence, the fee to be paid by the applicant
(a) for a class III licence shall be fourteen dollars,
(b) for a class IV licence shall be eight dollars,
(c) for a varmint licence shall be seven dollars if the applicant is a resident, and
(d) for a resident bear licence shall be eighteen dollars.
3(3)The Minister shall not issue a hunting licence under this section to an applicant unless the applicant, or the person purchasing the licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof that the applicant has successfully completed in the Province
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course approved by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow or crossbow, a bow hunter education course approved by the Minister, and
(b) with respect to a non-resident bear licence, satisfies the Minister as to the applicant’s identity, residence and age by presenting any identification and other documentation requested by the Minister.
(c) Repealed: 2001-54
3(4)Paragraph (3)(a) does not apply where the applicant, or the person purchasing the licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof satisfactory to the Minister that the applicant completed in another province or territory of Canada or a state of the United States of America
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow or crossbow, a bow hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(b) provides proof that the applicant was the previous holder of a hunting licence issued under the Act or any regulation under the Act or under an act or any regulation under an act substantially similar to the Act in another province or territory of Canada or a state of the United States of America by producing such a licence or by completing a certificate provided by the Minister stating that he or she previously held such a licence.
3(4.1)The holder of a valid class III licence may be issued a further class III licence under paragraph 3(1)(c) if the holder
(a) during the period referred to in section 11.2, kills an antlerless deer with a bow in wildlife management zone 27 as authorized by a valid antlerless deer validation sticker,
(b) surrenders the initial licence to the Minister, and
(c) presents the Minister with the copy of the registration permit issued under paragraph 17(1)(d).
3(4.2)A person issued a class III licence in accordance with subsection (4.1) shall not be issued a further antlerless deer validation sticker under section 3.1.
3(5)Repealed: 2001-54
84-213; 86-46; 87-120; 88-212; 88-224; 89-172; 89-178; 90-49; 91-169; 92-137; 93-162; 94-46; 94-117; 96-18; 97-95; 99-43; 99-67; 2001-54; 2002-10; 2003-77; 2004-85; 2004-147; 2007-42; 2009-59; 2009-154; 2011-52; 2011-27; 2012-79
3(1)Subject to subsection (3), hunting licences may be issued as follows:
(a) subject to section 3.02, subsection 11.1(1) and section 11.2, a class I licence, the fee for which is one hundred and seventy-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(b) subject to subsection (1.4), a class II licence, the fee for which is seventy-two dollars to a non-resident fourteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(c) subject to subsections (1.1) and (4.1) and sections 3.02, 11.1 and 11.2, a class III licence, the fee for which is twenty-nine dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds,
(ii) antlerless deer in accordance with section 3.1, and
(iii) notwithstanding subsection 15(1) of the Fur Harvesting Regulation - Fish and Wildlife Act, being New Brunswick Regulation 84-124 under the Fish and Wildlife Act, varying hare with a hound or hounds, except at night;
(d) a class IV licence, the fee for which is fourteen dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds, and
(ii) notwithstanding subsection 15(1) of the Fur Harvesting Regulation, being New Brunswick Regulation 84-124 under the Fish and Wildlife Act, varying hare with a hound or hounds, except at night;
(e) a minor’s licence, the fee for which is seven dollars to a resident between the ages of fourteen and sixteen years, authorizes the holder while accompanied by an adult to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(f) a varmint licence, the fee for which is twenty-two dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(g) a varmint licence, the fee for which is nine dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(h) subject to sections 3.02 and 3.2 and subsection 6(2.1), a non-resident bear licence, the fee for which is one hundred and forty-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote;
(i) subject to section 3.02 and subsection 6(2.1), a resident bear licence, the fee for which is thirty-seven dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote.
3(1.01)A person purchasing a licence authorizing that person to carry on the craft of a taxidermist shall, at the time of purchase, pay a fee of fifteen dollars.
3(1.1)Subject to subsections (1.2) and (1.21), no person shall hunt or register deer under a class III licence until forty-eight hours after the issuance of the licence.
3(1.2)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering a deer during the first two days of the open season for hunting deer in the wildlife management zone in which the deer is hunted under a class III licence issued on either of the two days preceding the day on which that season commences.
3(1.21)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering an antlered deer who is authorized to hunt by a class III licence issued in accordance with subsection (4.1).
3(1.3)Repealed: 94-117
3(1.4)A holder of a class II licence who is fourteen years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.5)Repealed: 94-117
3(2)Notwithstanding subsection (1), where a person who applies for a hunting licence has attained his or her sixty-fifth birthday before applying for a licence, the fee to be paid by the applicant
(a) for a class III licence shall be fourteen dollars,
(b) for a class IV licence shall be eight dollars,
(c) for a varmint licence shall be seven dollars if the applicant is a resident, and
(d) for a resident bear licence shall be eighteen dollars.
3(3)The Minister shall not issue a hunting licence under this section to an applicant unless the applicant, or the person purchasing the licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof that the applicant has successfully completed in the Province
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course approved by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow or crossbow, a bow hunter education course approved by the Minister, and
(b) with respect to a non-resident bear licence, satisfies the Minister as to the applicant’s identity, residence and age by presenting any identification and other documentation requested by the Minister.
(c) Repealed: 2001-54
3(4)Paragraph (3)(a) does not apply where the applicant, or the person purchasing the licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof satisfactory to the Minister that the applicant completed in another province or territory of Canada or a state of the United States of America
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow or crossbow, a bow hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(b) provides proof that the applicant was the previous holder of a hunting licence issued under the Act or any regulation under the Act or under an act or any regulation under an act substantially similar to the Act in another province or territory of Canada or a state of the United States of America by producing such a licence or by completing a certificate provided by the Minister stating that he or she previously held such a licence.
3(4.1)The holder of a valid class III licence may be issued a further class III licence under paragraph 3(1)(c) if the holder
(a) during the period referred to in section 11.2, kills an antlerless deer with a bow in wildlife management zone 27 as authorized by a valid antlerless deer validation sticker,
(b) surrenders the initial licence to the Minister, and
(c) presents the Minister with the copy of the registration permit issued under paragraph 17(1)(d).
3(4.2)A person issued a class III licence in accordance with subsection (4.1) shall not be issued a further antlerless deer validation sticker under section 3.1.
3(5)Repealed: 2001-54
84-213; 86-46; 87-120; 88-212; 88-224; 89-172; 89-178; 90-49; 91-169; 92-137; 93-162; 94-46; 94-117; 96-18; 97-95; 99-43; 99-67; 2001-54; 2002-10; 2003-77; 2004-85; 2004-147; 2007-42; 2009-59; 2009-154; 2011-52; 2011-27
3(1)Subject to subsection (3), hunting licences may be issued as follows:
(a) subject to section 3.02, subsection 11.1(1) and section 11.2, a class I licence, the fee for which is one hundred and seventy-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(b) subject to subsection (1.4), a class II licence, the fee for which is seventy-two dollars to a non-resident fourteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(c) subject to subsections (1.1) and (4.1) and sections 3.02, 11.1 and 11.2, a class III licence, the fee for which is twenty-nine dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds,
(ii) antlerless deer in accordance with section 3.1, and
(iii) notwithstanding subsection 15(1) of the Fur Harvesting Regulation - Fish and Wildlife Act, being New Brunswick Regulation 84-124 under the Fish and Wildlife Act, varying hare with a hound or hounds, except at night;
(d) a class IV licence, the fee for which is fourteen dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds, and
(ii) notwithstanding subsection 15(1) of the Fur Harvesting Regulation, being New Brunswick Regulation 84-124 under the Fish and Wildlife Act, varying hare with a hound or hounds, except at night;
(e) a minor’s licence, the fee for which is seven dollars to a resident between the ages of fourteen and sixteen years, authorizes the holder while accompanied by an adult to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(f) a varmint licence, the fee for which is twenty-two dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(g) a varmint licence, the fee for which is nine dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(h) subject to sections 3.02 and 3.2 and subsection 6(2.1), a non-resident bear licence, the fee for which is one hundred and forty-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote;
(i) subject to section 3.02 and subsection 6(2.1), a resident bear licence, the fee for which is thirty-seven dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote.
3(1.01)A person purchasing a licence authorizing that person to carry on the craft of a taxidermist shall, at the time of purchase, pay a fee of ten dollars.
3(1.1)Subject to subsections (1.2) and (1.21), no person shall hunt or register deer under a class III licence until forty-eight hours after the issuance of the licence.
3(1.2)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering a deer during the first two days of the open season for hunting deer in the wildlife management zone in which the deer is hunted under a class III licence issued on either of the two days preceding the day on which that season commences.
3(1.21)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering an antlered deer who is authorized to hunt by a class III licence issued in accordance with subsection (4.1).
3(1.3)Repealed: 94-117
3(1.4)A holder of a class II licence who is fourteen years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.5)Repealed: 94-117
3(2)Notwithstanding subsection (1), where a person who applies for a hunting licence has attained his or her sixty-fifth birthday before applying for a licence, the fee to be paid by the applicant
(a) for a class III licence shall be fourteen dollars,
(b) for a class IV licence shall be eight dollars,
(c) for a varmint licence shall be seven dollars if the applicant is a resident, and
(d) for a resident bear licence shall be eighteen dollars.
3(3)The Minister shall not issue a hunting licence under this section to an applicant unless the applicant, or the person purchasing the licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof that the applicant has successfully completed in the Province
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course approved by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow or crossbow, a bow hunter education course approved by the Minister, and
(b) with respect to a non-resident bear licence, satisfies the Minister as to the applicant’s identity, residence and age by presenting any identification and other documentation requested by the Minister.
(c) Repealed: 2001-54
3(4)Paragraph (3)(a) does not apply where the applicant, or the person purchasing the licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof satisfactory to the Minister that the applicant completed in another province or territory of Canada or a state of the United States of America
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow or crossbow, a bow hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(b) provides proof that the applicant was the previous holder of a hunting licence issued under the Act or any regulation under the Act or under an act or any regulation under an act substantially similar to the Act in another province or territory of Canada or a state of the United States of America by producing such a licence or by completing a certificate provided by the Minister stating that he or she previously held such a licence.
3(4.1)The holder of a valid class III licence may be issued a further class III licence under paragraph 3(1)(c) if the holder
(a) during the period referred to in section 11.2, kills an antlerless deer with a bow in wildlife management zone 27 as authorized by a valid antlerless deer validation sticker,
(b) surrenders the initial licence to the Minister, and
(c) presents the Minister with the copy of the registration permit issued under paragraph 17(1)(d).
3(4.2)A person issued a class III licence in accordance with subsection (4.1) shall not be issued a further antlerless deer validation sticker under section 3.1.
3(5)Repealed: 2001-54
84-213; 86-46; 87-120; 88-212; 88-224; 89-172; 89-178; 90-49; 91-169; 92-137; 93-162; 94-46; 94-117; 96-18; 97-95; 99-43; 99-67; 2001-54; 2002-10; 2003-77; 2004-85; 2004-147; 2007-42; 2009-59; 2009-154; 2011-52
3(1)Subject to subsection (3), hunting licences may be issued as follows:
(a) subject to section 3.02, subsection 11.1(1) and section 11.2, a class I licence, the fee for which is one hundred and seventy-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(b) subject to subsection (1.4), a class II licence, the fee for which is seventy-two dollars to a non-resident fourteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(c) subject to subsections (1.1) and (4.1) and sections 3.02, 11.1 and 11.2, a class III licence, the fee for which is twenty-nine dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds,
(ii) antlerless deer in accordance with section 3.1, and
(iii) notwithstanding subsection 15(1) of the Fur Harvesting Regulation - Fish and Wildlife Act, being New Brunswick Regulation 84-124 under the Fish and Wildlife Act, varying hare with a hound or hounds, except at night;
(d) a class IV licence, the fee for which is fourteen dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds, and
(ii) notwithstanding subsection 15(1) of the Fur Harvesting Regulation, being New Brunswick Regulation 84-124 under the Fish and Wildlife Act, varying hare with a hound or hounds, except at night;
(e) a minor’s licence, the fee for which is seven dollars to a resident between the ages of fourteen and sixteen years, authorizes the holder while accompanied by an adult to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(f) a varmint licence, the fee for which is twenty-two dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(g) a varmint licence, the fee for which is nine dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(h) subject to sections 3.02 and 3.2 and subsection 6(2.1), a non-resident bear licence, the fee for which is one hundred and forty-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote;
(i) subject to section 3.02 and subsection 6(2.1), a resident bear licence, the fee for which is thirty-seven dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote.
3(1.01)A person purchasing a licence authorizing that person to carry on the craft of a taxidermist shall, at the time of purchase, pay a fee of ten dollars.
3(1.1)Subject to subsections (1.2) and (1.21), no person shall hunt or register deer under a class III licence until forty-eight hours after the issuance of the licence.
3(1.2)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering a deer during the first two days of the open season for hunting deer in the wildlife management zone in which the deer is hunted under a class III licence issued on either of the two days preceding the day on which that season commences.
3(1.21)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering an antlered deer who is authorized to hunt by a class III licence issued in accordance with subsection (4.1).
3(1.3)Repealed: 94-117
3(1.4)A holder of a class II licence who is fourteen years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.5)Repealed: 94-117
3(2)Notwithstanding subsection (1), where a person who applies for a hunting licence has attained his or her sixty-fifth birthday before applying for a licence, the fee to be paid by the applicant
(a) for a class III licence shall be fourteen dollars,
(b) for a class IV licence shall be eight dollars,
(c) for a varmint licence shall be seven dollars if the applicant is a resident, and
(d) for a resident bear licence shall be eighteen dollars.
3(3)The Minister shall not issue a hunting licence under this section to an applicant unless the applicant, or the person purchasing the licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof that the applicant has successfully completed in the Province
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course approved by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow only, a bow hunter education course approved by the Minister, and
(b) with respect to a non-resident bear licence, satisfies the Minister as to the applicant’s identity, residence and age by presenting any identification and other documentation requested by the Minister.
(c) Repealed: 2001-54
3(4)Paragraph (3)(a) does not apply where the applicant, or the person purchasing the licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof satisfactory to the Minister that the applicant completed in another province or territory of Canada or a state of the United States of America
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow only, a bow hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(b) provides proof that the applicant was the previous holder of a hunting licence issued under the Act or any regulation under the Act or under an act or any regulation under an act substantially similar to the Act in another province or territory of Canada or a state of the United States of America by producing such a licence or by completing a certificate provided by the Minister stating that he or she previously held such a licence.
3(4.1)The holder of a valid class III licence may be issued a further class III licence under paragraph 3(1)(c) if the holder
(a) during the period referred to in section 11.2, kills an antlerless deer with a bow in wildlife management zone 27 as authorized by a valid antlerless deer validation sticker,
(b) surrenders the initial licence to the Minister, and
(c) presents the Minister with the copy of the registration permit issued under paragraph 17(1)(d).
3(4.2)A person issued a class III licence in accordance with subsection (4.1) shall not be issued a further antlerless deer validation sticker under section 3.1.
3(5)Repealed: 2001-54
84-213; 86-46; 87-120; 88-212; 88-224; 89-172; 89-178; 90-49; 91-169; 92-137; 93-162; 94-46; 94-117; 96-18; 97-95; 99-43; 99-67; 2001-54; 2002-10; 2003-77; 2004-85; 2004-147; 2007-42; 2009-59; 2009-154
3(1)Subject to subsection (3), hunting licences may be issued as follows:
(a) subject to section 3.02, subsection 11.1(1) and section 11.2, a class I licence, the fee for which is one hundred and seventy-three dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(b) subject to subsection (1.4), a class II licence, the fee for which is seventy-two dollars to a non-resident fourteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(c) subject to subsections (1.1) and (4.1) and sections 3.02, 11.1 and 11.2, a class III licence, the fee for which is twenty-nine dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds,
(ii) antlerless deer in accordance with section 3.1, and
(iii) notwithstanding subsection 15(1) of the Fur Harvesting Regulation - Fish and Wildlife Act, being New Brunswick Regulation 84-124 under the Fish and Wildlife Act, varying hare with a hound or hounds, except at night;
(d) a class IV licence, the fee for which is fourteen dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds, and
(ii) notwithstanding subsection 15(1) of the Fur Harvesting Regulation, being New Brunswick Regulation 84-124 under the Fish and Wildlife Act, varying hare with a hound or hounds, except at night;
(e) a minor’s licence, the fee for which is seven dollars to a resident between the ages of fourteen and sixteen years, authorizes the holder while accompanied by an adult to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(f) a varmint licence, the fee for which is seventeen dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(g) a varmint licence, the fee for which is seven dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(h) subject to sections 3.02 and 3.2 and subsection 6(2.1), a non-resident bear licence, the fee for which is one hundred and nine dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote;
(i) subject to section 3.02 and subsection 6(2.1), a resident bear licence, the fee for which is twenty-eight dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote.
3(1.01)A person purchasing a licence authorizing that person to carry on the craft of a taxidermist shall, at the time of purchase, pay a fee of ten dollars.
3(1.1)Subject to subsections (1.2) and (1.21), no person shall hunt or register deer under a class III licence until forty-eight hours after the issuance of the licence.
3(1.2)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering a deer during the first two days of the open season for hunting deer in the wildlife management zone in which the deer is hunted under a class III licence issued on either of the two days preceding the day on which that season commences.
3(1.21)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering an antlered deer who is authorized to hunt by a class III licence issued in accordance with subsection (4.1).
3(1.3)Repealed: 94-117
3(1.4)A holder of a class II licence who is fourteen years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.5)Repealed: 94-117
3(2)Notwithstanding subsection (1), where a person who applies for a hunting licence has attained his or her sixty-fifth birthday before applying for a licence, the fee to be paid by the applicant
(a) for a class III licence shall be fourteen dollars,
(b) for a class IV licence shall be eight dollars,
(c) for a varmint licence shall be five dollars if the applicant is a resident, and
(d) for a resident bear licence shall be fourteen dollars.
3(3)The Minister shall not issue a hunting licence under this section to an applicant unless the applicant, or the person purchasing the licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof that the applicant has successfully completed in the Province
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course approved by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow only, a bow hunter education course approved by the Minister, and
(b) with respect to a non-resident bear licence, satisfies the Minister as to the applicant’s identity, residence and age by presenting any identification and other documentation requested by the Minister.
(c) Repealed: 2001-54
3(4)Paragraph (3)(a) does not apply where the applicant, or the person purchasing the licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof satisfactory to the Minister that the applicant completed in another province or territory of Canada or a state of the United States of America
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow only, a bow hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(b) provides proof that the applicant was the previous holder of a hunting licence issued under the Act or any regulation under the Act or under an act or any regulation under an act substantially similar to the Act in another province or territory of Canada or a state of the United States of America by producing such a licence or by completing a certificate provided by the Minister stating that he or she previously held such a licence.
3(4.1)The holder of a valid class III licence may be issued a further class III licence under paragraph 3(1)(c) if the holder
(a) during the period referred to in section 11.2, kills an antlerless deer with a bow in wildlife management zone 27 as authorized by a valid antlerless deer validation sticker,
(b) surrenders the initial licence to the Minister, and
(c) presents the Minister with the copy of the registration permit issued under paragraph 17(1)(d).
3(4.2)A person issued a class III licence in accordance with subsection (4.1) shall not be issued a further antlerless deer validation sticker under section 3.1.
3(5)Repealed: 2001-54
84-213; 86-46; 87-120; 88-212; 88-224; 89-172; 89-178; 90-49; 91-169; 92-137; 93-162; 94-46; 94-117; 96-18; 97-95; 99-43; 99-67; 2001-54; 2002-10; 2003-77; 2004-85; 2004-147; 2007-42; 2009-59
3(1)Subject to subsection (3), hunting licences may be issued as follows:
(a) subject to section 3.02, subsection 11.1(1) and section 11.2, a class I licence, the fee for which is one hundred and thirty-two dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(b) subject to subsection (1.4), a class II licence, the fee for which is fifty-five dollars to a non-resident fourteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(c) subject to subsections (1.1) and (4.1) and sections 3.02, 11.1 and 11.2, a class III licence, the fee for which is twenty-two dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) antlered deer, varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds,
(ii) antlerless deer in accordance with section 3.1, and
(iii) notwithstanding subsection 15(1) of the Fur Harvesting Regulation - Fish and Wildlife Act, being New Brunswick Regulation 84-124 under the Fish and Wildlife Act, varying hare with a hound or hounds, except at night;
(d) a class IV licence, the fee for which is eleven dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt
(i) varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds, and
(ii) notwithstanding subsection 15(1) of the Fur Harvesting Regulation, being New Brunswick Regulation 84-124 under the Fish and Wildlife Act, varying hare with a hound or hounds, except at night;
(e) a minor’s licence, the fee for which is five dollars to a resident between the ages of fourteen and sixteen years, authorizes the holder while accompanied by an adult to hunt varying hare, groundhog, coyote, crow, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, cormorant and migratory game birds;
(f) a varmint licence, the fee for which is seventeen dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(g) a varmint licence, the fee for which is seven dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt groundhog, coyote, cormorant and crow;
(h) subject to sections 3.02 and 3.2 and subsection 6(2.1), a non-resident bear licence, the fee for which is one hundred and nine dollars to a non-resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote;
(i) subject to section 3.02 and subsection 6(2.1), a resident bear licence, the fee for which is twenty-eight dollars to a resident sixteen years of age or over, authorizes the holder to hunt bear and coyote;
(j) Repealed: 97-95
(k) Repealed: 97-95
(l) Repealed: 2001-54
(m) Repealed: 2001-54
3(1.01)A person purchasing a licence authorizing that person to carry on the craft of a taxidermist shall, at the time of purchase, pay a fee of ten dollars.
3(1.1)Subject to subsections (1.2) and (1.21), no person shall hunt or register deer under a class III licence until forty-eight hours after the issuance of the licence.
3(1.2)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering a deer during the first two days of the open season for hunting deer in the wildlife management zone in which the deer is hunted under a class III licence issued on either of the two days preceding the day on which that season commences.
3(1.21)Subsection (1.1) does not apply to a person hunting or registering an antlered deer who is authorized to hunt by a class III licence issued in accordance with subsection (4.1).
3(1.3)Repealed: 94-117
3(1.4)A holder of a class II licence who is fourteen years of age or over but under sixteen years of age shall be accompanied by an adult at all times while hunting under the licence.
3(1.5)Repealed: 94-117
3(2)Notwithstanding subsection (1), where a person who applies for a hunting licence has attained his or her sixty-fifth birthday prior to applying for a licence, the fee to be paid by the applicant
(a) for a class III licence shall be eleven dollars;
(b) for a class IV licence shall be six dollars;
(c) for a varmint licence shall be five dollars if the applicant is a resident; and
(d) for a resident bear licence shall be fourteen dollars.
3(3)The Minister shall not issue a hunting licence under this section to an applicant unless the applicant, or the person purchasing the licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof that the applicant has successfully completed in the Province
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course approved by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow only, a bow hunter education course approved by the Minister, and
(b) with respect to a non-resident bear licence, satisfies the Minister as to the applicant’s identity, residence and age by presenting any identification and other documentation requested by the Minister.
(c) Repealed: 2001-54
3(4)Paragraph (3)(a) does not apply where the applicant, or the person purchasing the licence on behalf of the applicant,
(a) provides proof satisfactory to the Minister that the applicant completed in another province or territory of Canada or a state of the United States of America
(i) a firearm safety and hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(ii) if hunting by bow only, a bow hunter education course recognized by the Minister, or
(b) provides proof that the applicant was the previous holder of a hunting licence issued under the Act or any regulation under the Act or under an act or any regulation under an act substantially similar to the Act in another province or territory of Canada or a state of the United States of America by producing such a licence or by completing a certificate provided by the Minister stating that he or she previously held such a licence.
3(4.1)The holder of a valid class III licence may be issued a further class III licence under paragraph 3(1)(c) if the holder
(a) during the period referred to in section 11.2, kills an antlerless deer with a bow in wildlife management zone 27 as authorized by a valid antlerless deer validation sticker,
(b) surrenders the initial licence to the Minister, and
(c) presents the Minister with the copy of the registration permit issued under paragraph 17(1)(d).
3(4.2)A person issued a class III licence in accordance with subsection (4.1) shall not be issued a further antlerless deer validation sticker under section 3.1.
3(5)Repealed: 2001-54
84-213; 86-46; 87-120; 88-212; 88-224; 89-172; 89-178; 90-49; 91-169; 92-137; 93-162; 94-46; 94-117; 96-18; 97-95; 99-43; 99-67; 2001-54; 2002-10; 2003-77; 2004-85; 2004-147; 2007-42