January 28, 1999
(Forest Resources and Agrifoods)

Opening of  Double Mer Barrens Caribou Zone, Labrador

Kevin Aylward, minister responsible for wildlife, announced effective immediately (January 28) the opening of a new Caribou Management Area in Labrador, Double Mer Barrens Caribou Zone. The new zone extends from the Mulligan River Caribou Zone to Tom Luscombes Brook in Groswater Bay and reflects the current distribution of George River caribou that have recently migrated to this area. The minister has received information that significant numbers of caribou are in the area and he is pleased to provide this new hunting opportunity.

"The staff of my department will continue to monitor the movements of the George River Caribou Herd and additional areas may open pending migration of animals into other areas," said the minister. The minister further added that he wishes all hunters a successful hunt and encourages everyone to exercise caution and safety in their pursuit.

For further information, contact: Robert Otto, Senior Wildlife Biologist, Happy Valley/Goose Bay, (709) 896 - 5107, or Derek Leboubon, Regional Wildlife Manager, Happy Valley/Goose Bay (709) 896 - 2541.

Double Mer Barrens Caribou Zone

All that area of Labrador bounded by a line commencing at the intersection of Mulligan River Zone boundary with Valley Bight on Lake Melville, thence following the north shore of Lake Melville in an easterly direction to Double Mer Point, thence following a straight line in a northeasterly direction to Jewel Point in Groswater Bay, thence following the north shoreline of Groswater Bay to Long Point, thence following a straight line in a northwesterly direction to Green Point, thence following the shoreline in a southwesterly direction to the north bank of Tom Luscombe Brook, thence following the north bank of this Brook to a tributary entering this brook at approximately 54 20 30 North latitude and 58 31 00 West longitude, thence following this tributary to its source in Tom Luscombes Pond, thence following a straight line to the eastern extremity of the Nipishish Lake Zone located at the western extremity of Little Michinappi Lake, thence following the Nipishish Lake Zone to its intersection with Main River and the Double Mer River Zone, thence following the boundaries of Double Mer Zone along Main River and Double Mer Lake to the point of commencement.

1999 01 28 4:35 p.m.