Minister announces opening of Big River caribou extension zone

Beaton Tulk, minister responsible for wildlife, announced that effective immediately, the Big River caribou extension zone will be opened to caribou hunting. The minister has received information that caribou have crossed Kaipoktok Bay and are headed in a southerly direction along the Labrador coast. This is consistent with the movement of the satellite collared animals of the George River herd. The minister is pleased to provide residents with this hunting opportunity.

"I would like to remind hunters that the Big River caribou extension zone does not include offshore islands." said the minister. "The staff of the Wildlife Division of my department will continue to monitor the movement of the George River caribou herd. Hunters are advised that additional areas may be opened as the caribou migration continues."

"I would like to remind all hunters to apply safe and ethical hunting practices." said Wally Anderson, MHA - Torngat Mountains. "I wish hunters every enjoyment and success in their hunting pursuits."

• Contact: Derek Leboubon
  Regional Wildlife Manager
  Happy Valley/Goose Bay
  (709) 896-2732

  Oscar Forsey
  Wildlife Biologist
  Gander
  (709) 256-1460