Adair’s New Brunswick Hunting Lodge

New Brunswick Hunting Outfitters with Affordable Prices Packages for Eastern Canadian Moose, Whitetail Deer and Black Bear Trophy Hunts near Saint John, Moncton and Fredericton.

One hour from The Hopewell Rocks, Cape Enrage, the village of Alma, Fundy National Park, Fundy Footpath, Fundy Trail and the city of Saint John.

We want you to consider Adair’s Wilderness Lodge your home away from home. We are a four season resort offering high-quality sporting hunts and fishing. Couples and families are welcome. Featuring a private lake, onsite licensed restaurant, private, new cabins and much much more.  Be sure to check out our Walton Lake link as well.  Located in the wilderness of the Bay of Fundy region between the village of St. Martins, Fundy National Park and the town of Sussex. We offer vacation packages and day trips to wilderness beaches, wildlife viewing and birdwatching areas, waterfalls (including Walton Glen Canyon, known as the “Grand Canyon of New Brunswick”) and much more.

Hunting in New Brunswick

DIY or fully-guided hunts, you’ll see plenty of large moose, white tail deer, black bears, local bird species as well as the spectacular flora.

Full Package, meals, lodging & guide Services.  We have supplies licenses for all species hunted from our property

Black Bear Hunting

New Brunswick’s black bear population is currently estimated at more than 16,000 animals. Bear hunters should expect to have an average year during the 19 weeks of bear hunting opportunity in 2017.

Moose Hunting

New Brunswick’s moose population appears to be growing or stable in most areas of the province, with the north-western part of the province showing the strongest growth. Moose population declines are evident in parts of southern NB. The resident moose license quota for 2015 was 3,450 licenses.  Although the moose herd appears to be relatively healthy, it is difficult to accurately assess due to the unknown quantity and distribution of animals being removed by unregulated harvest. The regulated license allocation must be conservative to insure sustainability of the moose population until a moose harvest and reporting system can be established that accommodates existing aboriginal and treaty rights.

Whitetail Deer Hunting

This year does not look ideal for deer. We just experienced one of the most severe winters in the past 23 years, unfortunately immediately behind the bad winter of 2014. We estimate that 22% of the provincial herd perished during the 2015 winter. This, combined with the 18% loss in 2014, will slow population growth across the province. The greatest impact will be felt in southern NB where the winter mortality was twice the long term average. The overwintering fawn cohort will be hit the hardest, and will likely lead to fewer yearlings during the hunt. The models are suggesting a reduction in the prehunt population, and a similar reduction in the 2017 harvest. Antlerless deer permits will be adjusted to account for the change in population.

Fall Firearm Season, September and November

Resident Black Bear Licenses are valid for all Wildlife Management Zones open for black bear hunting.

Non-Resident Black Bear Licenses are valid only for the Wildlife Management Zone specified on the license.

Non-Resident hunters may acquire Black Bear Licenses in either of the following two methods:

(a) Through a designated, licensed outfitter or guide who has received an allocation of Non-resident Black Bear Licenses.

(b) By entering and being successful in the computerized random access draw. Application information and procedures are available from Service New Brunswick and Natural Resources offices or on the Internet (see “Forms and Packages Links” below).

In the case of a non-resident, the purchase of a second license will depend on availability directly from an outfitter or guide with an allocation of non-resident licenses or from the Department of Natural Resources.

Non-residents, before entering the draw, please read important details found in the “Non-Resident Bear fact sheet” found under the “Forms and Packages” section on this page.

Contact your nearest Natural Resources office or click on the link under the “Related Links” menu on this page for a list of guides.

New Brunswick Hunting Lodge and Cabins

Affordable, All-Inclusive Hunting Packages for Eastern Canadian Moose, Black Bear, Whitetail Deer

We have a variety of cottage accommodations that are rated 3½ stars from Canada Select. Please choose from one of our cozy cabins! We have three cabins that offer two comfortable and warm bedrooms, bathroom with full-size shower, living area and each with cozy wood stove. The honeymoon two level cottage has two bedrooms and a bath equipped with a spa tub. The floors are warmly heated. This is an exquisite suite! Our two story corporate log cabin that overlooks the speckled pond, will comfortably sleep ten. It has two baths with showers and a large meeting room with tables and sofas. Our cabins are Secure, clean, well maintained, windows with screens, central heat control in-lodge, wood stove in cottages, comfortable beds.

Accommodations range from the 3 bedroom lodge to fully equipped cottages and cedar cabins sleeping 4 – 6. Guests can prepare their own meals or join us our restaurant. Come hike our many and varied trails. We offer many packages from short jaunts to full day hikes. We also offer shuttle service to the Fundy Footpath. Our Mountain bike trails are always waiting for spirited groups or individual riders. Come out and enjoy the freedom and diversity we have to offer. Flora, Butterflies, and Moths await the arrival of the novice or experienced naturalist. We are surrounded by acres upon acres of Land and the avid hunter will find not only plenty of small game, such as partridge, grouse, and duck but also the bigger game of bear, moose, and deer.

Moose Hunting Licenses

Allocation and issuance of moose hunting licenses to residents of NB and non-residents.

Eligibility

Residents and Non-Residents of New Brunswick who wish to hunt moose must enter the appropriate annual draw.

Resident Moose Draw: Applicants must be residents of New Brunswick whose principal place of residence is New Brunswick, be the holder of a valid New Brunswick Medicare Card* and be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. They must not be restricted from purchasing a New Brunswick Hunting License.

* Exception: RCMP and DND personnel may apply by using their Identification Card number.

Non-Resident Moose Draw: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application and must not be restricted from purchasing a New Brunswick Hunting License.

Hunter Education Requirements:

• All gun hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1981, and all first-time gun hunters must complete a Firearm Safety / Hunter Education course.
• Gun hunters who were born previous to January 1, 1981, and who are not first-time hunters, may show a previous hunting license as proof of experience.
• All bow hunters and crossbow hunters must complete a recognized stand-alone Bow Hunter Education course, or have proof of a previous hunting license allowing use of a bow or crossbow.
• Conservation Education certificates from other provinces, territories and states are valid in New Brunswick.

Description

Quotas for resident moose hunting licenses are determined on an annual basis for each Wildlife Management Zone. Resident draw applicants must choose their zone at the time of application. Non-resident hunters may choose their zone at the time of license pick-up.

Information on the Resident and Non-Resident Moose Draws may be obtained at Department of Natural Resources offices and Service New Brunswick centres or on the DNR website (see related links below).

Residents may also apply in person at Service New Brunswick centres.

Whitetail Deer Hunting Licenses

Issuance of deer hunting licenses to residents and non-residents of NB.

Eligibility

Resident: Must be 16 years of age or older, must be a resident of New Brunswick as defined in the Fish and Wildlife Act and must not be restricted from purchasing a New Brunswick Hunting License.

Non-Resident: Must be 16 years of age or older, must show proof of identity and must not be restricted from purchasing a New Brunswick Hunting License.

Hunter Education Requirements:

• Resident and Non-Resident Hunters born on or after January 1, 1981 and all first-time hunters must show proof of a Firearm Safety / Hunter Education Course.
• Hunters born previous to 1981 may present a previous hunting license as proof of hunting experience.
• All bow hunters and crossbow hunters must complete a recognized stand-alone Bow Hunter Education course, or have proof of a previous hunting license allowing use of a bow or crossbow.
• Conservation Education certificates from other provinces, territories and states are valid in New Brunswick.

Young Hunters:

16- and 17-year-old hunters who wish to purchase a Resident or Non-Resident Deer and Game Bird License must show proof of a Firearm Safety / Hunter Education course and two years hunting experience.

While hunting, they must be accompanied by an adult holder of a valid Deer or Bear License, with two years experience hunting deer or bear. Proof of experience may be copies of previous hunting licenses or the hunter may sign a “Certificate of Having Held a Hunting or Fur Harvester’s License”.

16- and 17-year-old hunters must purchase their deer license from a Service New Brunswick centre, or a licensed outfitter.

Hunting licenses provide hunting opportunities to New Brunswick hunters while managing populations for future use.

Deer Licenses are valid for all zones open for deer hunting.

Resident hunters who wish to hunt antlerless deer may apply to the “Antlerless Deer Draw” (Annual deadline is 5:00 PM on the third Friday in July).

** See ‘Antlerless Deer Draw Fact Sheet’ below under related links.

Non-resident hunters must hunt “bucks only” in all zones.

Issuance of bear hunting licenses to residents of NB and non-residents:

Eligibility

Resident: Must be 16 years of age, must be a resident as defined in the Fish and Wildlife Act and must not be restricted from purchasing a New Brunswick Hunting License.

Non-Resident: Must be 16 years of age, must show proof of identity and must not be restricted from purchasing a New Brunswick Hunting License. May purchase a license in any Wildlife Management Zone in which the annual quota has not been depleted for that year.

Hunter Education Requirements:

• Resident and Non-Resident Hunters born on or after January 1, 1981 and all first-time hunters must show proof of a Firearm Safety / Hunter Education Course.
• Hunters born previous to 1981 may present a previous hunting license as proof of hunting experience.
• All bow hunters and crossbow hunters must complete a recognized stand-alone Bow Hunter Education course, or have proof of a previous hunting license allowing use of a bow or crossbow.
• Conservation Education certificates from other provinces, territories and states are valid in New Brunswick.

Young Hunters:

• 16- and 17-year-old hunters who wish to purchase a Resident or Non-Resident Bear License must show proof of a Firearm Safety / Hunter Education Course and two years hunting experience.
• While hunting, they must be accompanied by an adult holder of a valid Deer or Bear License who has two years of experience hunting deer or bear.
• Proof of experience may be copies of previous hunting licenses or the hunter may sign a “Certificate of Having Held a Hunting or Fur Harvester’s License”.
• 16- and 17-year-old hunters must purchase their bear license from a Service New Brunswick centre or a licensed outfitter.

Description:

Bear hunting licenses provide hunting opportunities while managing bear populations. The bag limit is one black bear per license (maximum 2 licenses). Upon harvesting and registering a black bear, a person may purchase a second Black Bear License. Licenses are valid for hunting during the spring and fall black bear hunting seasons in a calendar year.