(v) for a crossbow or bow, it is rendered inoperable by disassembling the (iv) for a firearm, it is rendered inoperable by attaching a trigger lock to the (iii) it is in the locked compartment of a vehicle and the contents of theĬompartment are not accessible to the occupant of the vehicle from (ii) it is completely wrapped in a material that is securely tied around the (i) it is in a case that is properly fastened, (f) “encased” means a weapon that is secured in accordance with 1 of the (archery and muzzleloader) as defined in the Deer Hunting Regulations madeĬlause 2(ea) added: O.I.C. (ea) “deer hunting stamp (archery and muzzleloader)” means a deer hunting stamp (e) “Department” means the Department of Natural Resources Ĭlause 2(e) amended: O.I.C. (da) “crossbow” means a tool for projecting arrows or bolts that consists of a bowįixed across a stock with a groove for an arrow or bolt and a mechanism forĬlause 2(da) added: O.I.C. (d) “closed season” means a period other than the open season for the hunting orįishing of a species of wildlife during which that species is protected by the (c) “broadhead” means a head attached to the forward end of an arrow consistingĬlause 2(c) amended: O.I.C. Portion of the bow other than the bowstring Ĭlause 2(b) amended: O.I.C.

Pulled or released or held in a drawn position, other than as part of a crossbow,īy hand or hand-held release and not by any mechanical device attached to any Or more flexible limbs which are held bent by a string or cable which is drawn, (b) “bow” means a tool for projecting arrows which consists of a handle and one (aa) “big game” means white-tailed deer, moose and black bear Ĭlause 2(aa) added: O.I.C. 284/2015ġ These regulations may be cited as the “Firearm and Bow Regulations”. It is for your personal use and may not be copied for the purposes of resale in this or any other form. This electronic version is copyright © 2015, Province of Nova Scotia, all rights reserved. Please check the list of Regulations by Act to see if there are any recent amendments to these regulations filed with our office that are not yet included in this consolidation.Īlthough every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this electronic version, the Registry of Regulations assumes no responsibility for any discrepancies that may have resulted from reformatting. Firearm and Bow Regulations - Wildlife Act (Nova Scotia) This consolidation is unofficial and is for reference only.įor the official version of the regulations, consult the original documents on file with the Registry of Regulations, or refer to the Royal Gazette Part II.

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