Nova Scotia · Premier Whitetail Hunts

BIG BUCKS.
NO EXCUSES.

Fully guided whitetail deer hunts deep in Nova Scotia's wilderness. Lodge accommodations, hot meals, 1-on-1 guides who are passionate hunters themselves. One price. Everything included.

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100%Free Range
5Full Days Hunting
7Night Stays
★ 5.0Hunter-Rated
Lodging Included
All Meals Provided
Expert Guides
100% Free Range
Satisfaction Guaranteed
1-on-1 Guide Ratio
Who We Are

Nova Scotia's Premier
Whitetail Outfitter

We're not just guides — we're hunters ourselves. Every one of us chases whitetail with the same obsession our clients have. To be honest, we get more excited putting a client on a deer than we do getting on one ourselves. That passion is what drives everything we do at NS Whitetail Outfitters.

We keep our numbers small on purpose. Fewer hunters means more attention, better stands, and a much higher chance at success. You're not one of twenty — you're one of a handful, and we treat it that way.

Come and see what the Nova Scotia woods has to offer. Those who come once, never stop coming back.

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NS Whitetail Outfitters lodge and Nova Scotia property
Nova Scotia's #1 Whitetail Outfitter
Your Host

Meet Rob

Founder of NS Whitetail Outfitters and host of the All Tagged Up hunting channel. He's been chasing Nova Scotia whitetail his whole life.

Rob — head guide and founder of NS Whitetail Outfitters
Rob · Head Guide & Founder

Rob isn't a tourism operator — he's a lifelong hunter who decided to share access to the Nova Scotia woods he's spent decades learning. When he's not guiding, he's scouting. When he's not scouting, he's filming for All Tagged Up.

He built NS Whitetail Outfitters on one principle: put the hunter in the right spot at the right time. Small groups, real scouting, guides who are as obsessed with whitetail as you are. Not a volume operation — a genuine hunting experience.

Every stand location has a story. Rob knows the deer that use it, the wind that makes it work, and the week of November when everything lines up. That knowledge is what you're booking.

Host — All Tagged Up Hunting Channel
Lifelong Nova Scotia whitetail hunter
Founder & head guide, NS Whitetail Outfitters
Specializes in mature buck harvest strategy
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Nova Scotia whitetail hunting territory at dawn
DEEP WOODS. BIG DEER.
The Process

Simple From Day One

No confusion, no surprises. Here's exactly what to expect from booking to your last morning in the stand.

01
Book Your Week

Pick your season and week. 50% deposit locks in your spot. Balance due before arrival. Simple.

02
Arrive & Settle In

Arrive after 2pm the evening before your first hunt. Supper is waiting. Your guide walks you through the plan for the morning.

03
Hunt Every Day

5 full days in the field with your dedicated guide. Morning and evening sits. We put you where the big deer move.

04
Take Your Trophy Home

We assist with field dressing and connect you with local processors. You leave with the story — and the meat.

Everything Covered

One Price. All In.

No hidden fees. No add-ons. What you see is what you pay — and everything below is included from the moment you arrive.

Lodge Accommodations

Stay in our lodge — a new build going up this spring/summer. Comfortable, warm, and built for hunters. No bunk beds, no roughing it.

Hot Meals Provided

Hot breakfast before you head out, a good supper when you're back from a long day in the woods. Snacks and soft drinks throughout. BYOB if desired.

Dedicated Guide

Your own guide for the entire week. Someone who knows the property, the patterns, and where the mature bucks are moving.

Scouted Stand Locations

Treestands and blinds pre-positioned on scouted travel corridors, food sources, and rut funnels. You hunt smart locations from day one.

Field Dressing Assistance

When you connect, we help with field dressing, quartering, and getting you connected with a local processor.

Flexible Deposit Policy

Deposits are non-refundable but fully interchangeable within one year of your hunt date, pending availability. We work with you — not against you.

Why Nova Scotia

The Right Place
For Big Whitetail

Nova Scotia isn't on most hunters' radar. That's exactly why it should be on yours.

01
Low Hunting Pressure

Nova Scotia has dramatically less hunting pressure than most of the eastern US. Mature bucks here have fewer reasons to go nocturnal — they move in daylight, especially during the rut. That changes everything.

02
Island Genetics

Nova Scotia whitetail are an island population with no hunting pressure from the west. Decades of limited access have produced a deer herd with strong body size and heavy antler mass. The bucks here are different.

03
Peak Rut Timing

The rut in Nova Scotia hits hard in November — same window as the rest of the northeast but without the orange army in the woods. When the bucks are on their feet chasing does, you'll be in the right stand at the right time.

Nova Scotia farm fields and treelines at golden hour
NOVA SCOTIA · CANADA
Rates & Dates

Real Dates. Real Prices.

All hunts are 5 full days of guided hunting. Lodge accommodations, hot breakfast, supper, snacks, and soft drinks are all included. Arrive after 2pm the evening before your first hunt. Depart by noon the day after your last hunt. All prices in USD.

Archery · Crossbow Welcome (except Early Archery)
BOW HUNTS
From $3,500
per hunter · USD · all-inclusive
  • ✓ Lodge accommodations included
  • ✓ 5 full days of guided hunting
  • ✓ Hot breakfast & supper included
  • ✓ Dedicated guide all week
  • ✓ Pre-scouted stand locations
  • ✓ Field dressing assistance
  • ✗ Early archery: bow only — no Xbow
Book Bow Hunt
Firearm Season · Most Popular
RIFLE HUNTS
From $5,000
per hunter · USD · all-inclusive
  • ✓ Lodge accommodations included
  • ✓ 5 full days of guided hunting
  • ✓ Hot breakfast & supper included
  • ✓ Dedicated guide all week
  • ✓ Prime rut & late season dates
  • ✓ Field dressing assistance
Book Rifle Hunt
Sanctuary Hunt · Oct 19–23
MUZZLELOADER
$6,000
per hunter · USD · all-inclusive
  • ✓ Lodge accommodations included
  • ✓ 5 full days of guided hunting
  • ✓ Hot breakfast & supper included
  • ✓ Dedicated guide all week
  • ✓ Exclusive sanctuary access
  • ✓ Field dressing assistance
Book Muzzleloader Hunt

2025 Season Schedule

Limited spots per week. Contact us to confirm availability and lock in your dates.

Bow Hunts
Early Archery
Sept 14 – Sept 18
⟶ Bow Only — No Xbow
$3,500
Available
Early Archery
Sept 21 – Sept 25
⟶ Bow Only — No Xbow
$3,500
Available
Pre Rut
Oct 19 – Oct 23
★ Sanctuary Hunt
$6,000
Filling
Pre Rut
Oct 26 – Oct 30
$4,500
Available
Prime Rut
Nov 9 – Nov 13
$5,500
Filling
Late Season
Dec 7 – Dec 11
$5,000
Available
Rifle Hunts
Pre Rut
Nov 2 – Nov 6
$5,500
Available
Prime Rut
Nov 9 – Nov 13
$5,500
Filling
Late Season
Nov 30 – Dec 4
$5,000
Available
Muzzleloader
Sanctuary Hunt ★
Oct 19 – Oct 23
$6,000
Filling

Same exclusive sanctuary access as the bow sanctuary hunt. Premium whitetail habitat, limited to one group per week.

Crossbow Note — Xbow is welcome on all hunts except Early Archery (Sept 14–25). Those weeks are traditional bow only.

Booking & Payment

A 50% deposit is required to reserve your week. Deposits are non-refundable but interchangeable within one year of your original hunt date, pending availability. The remaining balance is due before arrival. We accept e-transfer, certified cheque, or money order.

We keep our numbers small by design — limited spots each season means more personal attention and a higher chance at success. Don't wait to reach out.

Field Reports

Straight From The Hunters

★★★★★ "

Hunted with NS Whitetail for the first time during rut week and saw deer every single sit. Tagged a 150-class 10-pointer on day four. These guys know exactly where to put you.

MT
Marcus T.
Rut Hunt — November 2024
★★★★★ "

First deer hunt ever. Was nervous going in but the guide made everything easy. Shot a nice 8-pointer on morning two. Food was unreal. Already booked again for next fall.

DW
Derek W.
Archery Hunt — October 2024
★★★★★ "

Brought my dad up for his 60th birthday. He connected on a heavy-beamed 12-pointer. The lodge, the meals, the whole experience — this is how it's supposed to be done.

JR
James R.
Firearm Hunt — December 2024
2025 Season Filling Fast — Rut weeks go first
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Traveling from the US?

Nova Scotia is a short drive or fly from the northeast US. We walk you through everything — non-resident licensing, border crossing, customs for your firearm or bow, and what to expect when you arrive. All prices are in USD. We've hosted hunters from across the States and make the process straightforward.

US Hunter FAQ →
Reserve Your Spot

Spots Book Fast.

We run a limited operation so every hunter gets the personal experience they deserve. Fill out the form and we'll be in touch within 24 hours to confirm availability and talk through your hunt.

Our Deposit Policy

Your deposit is non-refundable but fully interchangeable within one year of your hunt date, pending availability. We work with you — life happens.

No payment now. We'll confirm availability and answer every question first.

Your information stays with us. We will never sell, share, or rent your data. We only use it to follow up about your hunt — no spam, no mailing lists. Unsubscribe anytime.

YOU'RE ON THE LIST.

We'll be in touch within 24 hours to confirm your dates. Check your inbox.

Questions

Asked & Answered

You'll need a valid Nova Scotia hunting license and the appropriate deer tag for your season. We send every booked hunter a complete licensing checklist and walk you through the process — non-residents especially. Don't let paperwork stop you from booking.
Your firearm or bow, hunting clothes appropriate for the season, your license and tags, and personal items. We handle everything else — food, shelter, stands, guides. After booking we send a full gear checklist so you arrive prepared.
Yes. All treestands and ground blinds are pre-set and pre-scouted before you arrive. Your guide will put you in the right location based on conditions, wind, and deer movement patterns. You just need to show up and hunt.
We manage our property for mature bucks. We ask that hunters let young deer walk and hold out for a mature animal. Your guide will help you make the call in the field. This is how we keep the quality of hunts high year after year.
Yes, with advance notice. Non-hunting guests are welcome at the lodge. There may be an additional lodging/meal fee depending on the week. Contact us to discuss.
Deposits are non-refundable but fully interchangeable within one year of your original hunt date, pending availability. If you need to move your dates, reach out and we'll do our best to make it work. We treat people fairly.
US hunters can bring firearms into Canada for hunting purposes with proper declaration at the border. You'll complete a Non-Resident Firearm Declaration form (CAFC 909) at the port of entry. Bows cross without a firearm declaration. After booking, we send every US hunter a complete border crossing guide covering exactly what to expect, what to declare, and how to make it smooth. Don't let this stop you — it's a well-traveled road.
Nova Scotia is accessible from the northeastern US by driving through Maine and crossing into New Brunswick, then taking the Trans-Canada Highway or the Confederation Bridge. Flights into Halifax from major US hubs are typically 1–2 hours. We're happy to coordinate airport pickup and help with logistics for traveling hunters.
All prices on this site are in USD. We accept payment via e-transfer, certified cheque, or money order. The exchange rate often works in your favour as a US hunter — ask us about current rates when you reach out.