deer management zone · Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division
DMZ 103
Nova Scotia, Canada
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About DMZ 103
DMZ 103 is a deer management zone in Nova Scotia, Canada, set by Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division. It covers about 5,038 km² (1,945 mi²). Towns inside it include Halifax and Halifax (Shearwater).
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer.
- Unit code
- 103
- Area
- 5,038 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,945 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,676 km² of public or protected land inside it, 33% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources | 1,254 | 25% |
| Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change | 402 | 8% |
| Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables | 18 | under 1% |
| Nova Scotia Nature Trust | 11 | under 1% |
| Tribal or First Nations land | 8.2 | under 1% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada | 6.6 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 2.1 | under 1% |
| Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Nature Conservancy of Canada | 2.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1.2 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (NRCan, Aboriginal Lands of Canada); Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Nova Scotia; Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database)
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Sep 14, 2026 to Dec 12, 2026 | antlered, archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Sep 14, 2026 to Dec 12, 2026 | antlerless, archery, residents, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Sep 27, 2026 to Dec 12, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader source |
| White-tailed deer | Sep 27, 2026 to Dec 12, 2026 | antlerless, muzzleloader, residents, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 30, 2026 to Dec 12, 2026 | antlered source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 30, 2026 to Dec 12, 2026 | antlerless, residents, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for DMZ 103
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is DMZ 103 (deer management zone)?
About 5,038 km² (1,945 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in DMZ 103?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,676 km² of public or protected land, 33% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for DMZ 103?
This page lists 6 seasons a person has checked against Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to DMZ 103?
In the same unit system: DMZ 101, DMZ 102, DMZ 104, DMZ 106 and DMZ 107.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Nova Scotia. Licence: Open Government Licence – Nova Scotia (v1.1). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division. The official regulations and maps have the final word.