Minister announces opening of Seal Lake caribou extension zone

Beaton Tulk, minister responsible for wildlife, announced today that effective immediately, the Seal Lake caribou extension zone will be opened to caribou hunting. The minister has received information that a substantial number of George River caribou have now entered the Seal Lake Zone. The minister is pleased to provide residents with this hunting opportunity.

"Conservation officers with my department conducted an aerial survey and noted a couple thousand caribou in the Seal Lake area," said the minister. "These staff 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 Ernie McLean, MHA - Lake Melville. "I wish hunters every enjoyment and success in their hunting pursuits."

Contact: Derek Leboubon, Regional Wildlife Manager, Happy Valley/Goose Bay, (709) 896-2732, or Oscar Forsey, Wildlife Biologist, Gander, (709) 256-1460.