Coming from BC which appears to be way less regulated than NB, I assumed that one would be able to go to the woods at and sight in their rifle prior to hunting season. My bad, a little research revealed the following from the Fish and Wildlife Act:
"resort of wildlife" means any waters or lands, including highways or roads, that are frequented by wildlife;
42(1)Every person commits an offence who, not being authorized under subsection (2), (3), (3.1) or (4) and not being a conservation officer in the exercise of his authority under this Act,
(a)without a permit issued under subsection 86(1) takes, carries or has in his possession in or upon a resort of wildlife a firearm during the closed season for hunting;
(b)transports or has in his possession a firearm in a resort of wildlife during the night; or
(c)transports or has in his possession a firearm in a resort of wildlife on a weekly day of rest.
86(1)The Minister may issue a permit to a person authorizing the person to carry or discharge a firearm in an area specified by the Minister.
I was thinking that using common sense with safety in mind, shooting in the woods would be alright. I guess that in NB common sense isn't all that common.