NLIS 8 March 23, 2001 (Tourism, Culture and Recreation) 2001-2002 Hunting and Trapping Guide and big game licence applications mailed Kevin Aylward, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation and minister responsible for inland fish and wildlife, announced today that applications for the 2001-2002 moose and caribou draw and black bear licences are now being mailed to all qualified big game hunters in the province. The minister advises that before completing an application, hunters should thoroughly read the 2001-2002 Hunting and Trapping Guide enclosed with the application. The guide contains detailed information on this year's wildlife management plan for provincial game and furbearer species including opening and closing dates, hunting and non-hunting zones and other changes related to big game and small game hunting and trapping. In this year�s management plan 27,990 moose licences and 7,730 caribou licences are available on the island for the 2001-2002 hunting season. This represents an overall decrease of 580 moose licences and an increase of 270 caribou licences compared to the 2000-2001 hunting season. In Labrador, 185 moose licences are available for the 2001-2002 hunting season which represents an increase of 10 licences compared to the previous hunting season. Applications for the big game draw must be returned to the Inland Fish and Wildlife Division in St. John�s before the close of business on Tuesday, April 17, 2001. Applications for spring black bear licences for the island must be received by the close of business on Friday, March 30, 2001. Due to unforeseen delays in the application process for the black bear hunt applications received after March 30 will be processed as soon as possible. Applications for the fall black bear licences for the island must be received by the close of business on Friday, June 22, 2001. Applicants should note that at least two weeks are required for the processing of black bear licences. "Hunting and trapping is an important part of our heritage and lifestyle and we should all recognize the valuable contributions hunters and trappers make in helping to manage our wildlife resources," said Minister Aylward. "I would also like to remind everyone of our obligation to ensure that these resources continue to be used in a wise and responsible manner and I wish each of you a safe and enjoyable hunting and trapping season." Media contact: Catherina Kennedy, Communications (709) 729-0928. HIGHLIGHTS Youth Hunting/Fishing Exchange Program To encourage participation among young hunters and anglers in Atlantic Canada, the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island have endorsed a Youth Hunting/Fishing Exchange Program for 2001. The opportunity to be considered for the Youth Hunting/Fishing Exchange Program is open to all residents between the age of 12 and 18 who complete a Firearm Safety/Hunter Education Course between September 2000 and June 2001. Only one person will be selected from each jurisdiction and he/she will be required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. In Newfoundland and Labrador, the winner, along with a parent or guardian, will travel to Prince Edward Island to experience a waterfowl hunt during October 1-3, 2001. Travel arrangements, meals, accommodations and other outdoor items for the winner, including a parent or guardian, are being supplied and supported by local sponsors in each jurisdiction. To register for a Firearms Safety/Hunter Education Course, please contact a College of the North Atlantic Campus. For more information on the program, please contact the Inland Fish and Wildlife Division, P.O. Box 8700, St. John�s, NF, A1B 4J6 or telephone (709)729-3509.
BIG GAME Moose On the island increases to licence quotas have occurred in two Moose Management Areas (MMA) - MMA 22 (+200) and MMA 43 (+150) while decreases have occurred in 11 MMAs, MMA 10 (-100), MMA 11 (-150), MMA 12 (-50), MMA 14 (-60), MMA 17 (-150), MMA 21 (-100), MMA 24 (-50), MMA 25 (-100), MMA 28 (-50), MMA 38 (-20) and MMA 47 (-50). In Labrador increases have occurred to the licence quotas in MMA 52 (+5) and MMA 54 (+5). Caribou On the island increases have occurred to Caribou Management Areas (CMA) - CMA 65 (+50), CMA 64 (+150), CMA 66 (+20) and CMA 79 (+50). All eligible resident hunters may now apply in the 2001 big game draw for a caribou licence in CMA 77. Previously, only residents of the Cape Shore area could apply for a licence in that area. In CMA 65, 25 either-sex and 75 antler-less licences will be available for the 2001 big game draw. Hunters interested in applying for a caribou licence in CMA 65 should note that during the application/draw process there is no distinction in the type of licence being awarded (ie. the computer recognizes all the licences in CMA 65 as either-sex). Once the draw is complete, successful applicants for CMA 65 will be entered in a manual draw to determine who actually receives the either-sex licences and who will receive the antler-less licences. More detailed information on this manual draw will be provided to hunters who are successful in receiving licences after the computerized draw. Black Bear Beginning in 2002, the spring hunt for black bear on the island will
have a later season opening May 11, 2002 and closing July 13, 2002.
Correction to bear
hunting season
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