Q. How do I get my Nova Scotia Crossbow Certification?
A. The steps required to get your Nova Scotia Crossbow Certification are as follow:
- Register with the NS Department of Natural Resources. A valid Wildlife Resources Card (WRC) is required.
- Confirm registration on HUNTERcourse.com and pay for the course. $29.95 + HST
- Successfully complete the Online Crossbow Course and you're done!
- Optional – you can update your WRC by contacting the NS DNR and paying a fee of $7.14 + HST. This is not required as your information is automatically updated and the certification will be reflected on your new WRC once your current one expires.
Q. Is there a minimum age to get your certification?
A. In Nova Scotia, students must be at least 12 to take the Nova Scotia Online Crossbow Course. Students under the minimum age can still take this online course as a study tool, but will have to retake the course once they reach the minimum certification age. Please Note: Students MUST be of a minimum age of 16 years old before they can hunt deer with a crossbow and MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian (who is 18 years of age or older) and that has a valid Wildlife Resources Card (parent of guardian does not their crossbow certification).
Q. What is the "Nova Scotia Certificate of Completion"?
A. The Nova Scotia Certificate of Completion is for your records only. It shows that you have passed the online crossbow course, but is neither a valid license nor do you need to bring it with you while hunting. Once you have passed the course, the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources will be notified automatically that you have successfully passed the Online Crossbow Course.
Q. What if I fail a chapter quiz or the online Hunter Education Course?
A. No problem. At Huntercourse.com, we have a Pay only when you Pass policy. There is no cost to retry a chapter quiz if you do not pass. You will receive your score and be allowed to review any of your wrong answers. You can then review the course material and take the exam again at no cost to you.
Q. How much does the Nova Scotia Crossbow Course cost?
A. The Online Nova Scotia Crossbow Course requires a payment of $29.95 + HST. Payment is made during registration process on HUNTERcourse.com.
Q. What payment methods are accepted?
A. We accept payments by VISA, Mastercard, and Cheque.
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If paying by cheque, please make it payable to Huntercourse.com and send it to the following address, with the required information for the amount of $29.95 +TAX ($31.45).
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Please include your:
- Hunter ID
- Wildlife Resources Card Number
- Telephone Number
Q. Will I receive a new Wildlife Resources Card?
A. You can receive a New Wildlife Resources Card showing your new crossbow certification by calling 1-900-565-7418. This line is open 24/7. There is a charge of $7.14 + HST for this new card. This charge will be placed against the phone bill of the phone used to make this call (do not use a cell phone).
If purchasing a new Wildlife Resources Card, please wait 30 days after you have completed the online course before ordering.
Q. Am I required to purchase a new Wildlife Resources Card to show that I have successfully completed the Crossbow Course?
A. No. If you do not wish to purchase a new card, you can simply wait until your card is due to expire and the crossbow certification will appear on your next card.
Q. If I get stopped by a Conservation Officer, how will they know that I have the proper crossbow certification?
A. The Department of Natural Resources will automatically be advised that you have successfully passed the crossbow course and the certification will be added onto the Wildlife Resources System Database. Conservation Officers have 24/7 access to this system.
Q. Do I have a time limit for the course?
A. No. There is no time limit for the online course. There is only a required amount of study time that must be spent on each chapter of the course.
Q. Can I take the Nova Scotia Crossbow Course at any time? Day or Night?
A. Yes. The course is available to you at any time of the day, every day of the week.
Q. What do I need to pass the online hunter education course?
A. You must successfully complete each chapter quiz with a grade of at least 80%.
Q. What are the technical requirements for the online hunting test?
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