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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.


Big Game Seasons
Moose - Newfoundland 
Areas 1 to 13, 15 to 27, 37, 39 to 40, 42, 43 and 45            Sept. 8, 2001 to Dec. 8, 2001
Areas 14, 28 to 36, 38, 41, 44 and 47                                Oct. 6, 2001 to Jan. 5, 2002
Area 3A                                                                          *Feb. 2, 2002 to Feb. 16, 2002

*Open to Harbour Deep residents only who hold a valid big game licence for Area 3A

Moose - Labrador
Areas 48, 51 to 53, 57 and 58                                           Sept. 8, 2001 to Jan. 5, 2002
Areas 49, 50, 53A to 56 and 85                                         Sept. 8, 2001 to Mar. 16, 2002
Areas 59 and 60                                                               Sept. 1, 2001 to Mar. 16, 2002

Caribou - Newfoundland
Areas 61 to 69, 76 to 79                                                   Sept. 8, 2001 to Dec. 8, 2001
Area 70                                                                           Sept. 8, 2001 to Sept. 22, 2001
Area 71                                                                           Sept. 1, 2001 to Nov. 3, 2001
Area 72                                                                           Sept. 8, 2001 to Oct. 6, 2001

Caribou - Labrador 
Torngat Mountains                                                            Aug. 10, 2001 to April 30, 2002
George River                                                                    Aug. 10, 2001 to April 30, 2002
Other zones                                                                     To be announced

Black Bear - Newfoundland
Spring (2001) - All open areas                                           April 28, 2001 to June 30, 2001
Fall (2001) - All open areas                                               Sept. 8, 2001 to Oct. 27, 2001
Spring (2002) - All open areas                                           May 11, 2002 to July 13, 2002

Black Bear - Labrador
Spring (2001) All open areas                                             April 1, 2001 to June 30, 2001
Fall (2001) Torngat Mountains and George River                 Aug 10, 2001 to Nov. 30, 2001
Fall (2001) Labrador South                                               Sept. 1, 2001 to Nov. 30, 2001
Spring (2002) All open areas                                             April 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002

Correction to bear hunting season

HIGHLIGHTS - SMALL GAME

The small game questionnaire included in the last year's Hunting and Trapping Guide resulted in a relatively small number of responses to the issues concerning island ptarmigan seasons. Only 224 hunters responded to the questionnaire which is less than two per cent of small game hunters. As a result, it was decided that ptarmigan seasons on the island will remain unchanged from last year, except for adjustments to Saturday openings and closures. A further review of island ptarmigan seasons will be conducted prior to the 2002-2003 hunting season. Hunters are invited to express their opinions on this aspect of ptarmigan management by writing to: Inland Fish and Wildlife Division, P.O. Box 8700, St. John's, NF, A1B 4J6

Beginning in the 2001 hunting season, the small game licence fee for non-Canadian non - residents will increase to $50.00 (plus HST). Please note that there is also a vendor fee of $3.00 for each small game licence.

Modify the Modified Snare contest winners; 1st Place ($500) - Barry Sweetland, Corner Brook, 2nd Place ($300) - John Whelan, St. John's, 3rd Place ($200) - Russell White, Brown's Arm. 

Small Game Seasons
                                           Shooting                                           Snaring

Ptarmigan 
Avalon/Swift Current           Sept. 15, 2001 to Oct. 27, 2001       Oct. 13,2001 to Feb. 23,2002
Burin                                 Sept. 15, 2001 to Oct. 27, 2001       CLOSED
The Topsails                      Sept. 15, 2001 to Nov. 17, 2001       Oct. 13,2001 to Feb. 23,2002
Remainder of island            Sept. 15, 2001 to Oct. 27, 2001       Oct. 13,2001 to Feb. 23,2002
Labrador                            Oct. 1, 2001 to April 20, 2002          Oct. 1,2001 to Mar. 31,2002

Grouse 
Island                                Sept. 15, 2001 to Dec. 29,2001        Oct. 13,2001 to Feb. 23,2002
Labrador                            Oct. 1, 2001 to April 20,2002           Oct. 1,2001 to Mar. 31,2002

Snowshoe Hare
Great Island                       Oct. 13, 2001 to Dec. 29,2001         Oct. 13,2001 to Feb. 23,2002
Little Bay Islands                Oct. 13, 2001 to Nov. 3,2001          Oct. 13,2001 to Feb. 23,2002
Remainder of island            Oct. 13, 2001 to Feb. 23,2002         Oct. 13,2001 to Feb. 23,2002
Labrador                            Oct. 1, 2001 to April 20,2002           Oct. 1,2001 to Mar. 31,2002

Arctic Hare
Labrador                            Oct. 1,2001 to April 20,2002            Oct. 1,2001 to Mar. 31,2002


HIGHLIGHTS - TRAPPING

Licenced trappers are advised that compulsory lynx registration and carcass submission is required for the island. The deadline for lynx registration is the close of business hours on Friday, February 8, 2002. Lynx carcass submission for licenced trappers in Labrador is voluntary.

In Labrador, boundaries and season dates have been adjusted to address concerns expressed by the public and regional staff regarding fur primness for most aquatic species for that region. Fur Management Zones in Labrador have been reduced from three to two namely, Upper Lake Melville (Zone A) and Remainder of Labrador (Zone B). The opening and/or closing dates for most aquatic species, except mink and otter, have been changed for the 2001-2002 trapping season.


Trapping Seasons

SPECIES             NEWFOUNDLAND                         UPPER LAKE MELVILLE (ZONE A)                                                                                REMAINDER OF LABRADOR (ZONE B)
Beaver                 Oct 20, 2001 - Mar 15, 2002           Oct 15, 2001 - May 31/2002
Ermine                 Oct 20, 2001 - Feb 28, 2002           Nov 1, 2001 - Mar 20/2002
Fox-colored         Oct 20, 2001 - Feb 1, 2002              Nov 1, 2001 - Mar 20/2002
Fox - White         Oct 20, 2001 - Feb 1, 2002              Nov 1, 2001 - Mar 20/2002
Coyote                Oct 20, 2001- Feb 1, 2002              Nov 1, 2001 - Mar 20/2002

Lynx                 
ZONES A & B                                Nov 1, 2001 - Mar 20/2002
                          Jan 1, 2002 -Feb 1, 2002
                          ZONE C
                          Dec 1, 2001 - Feb 1, 2002

Marten               No Open Season                         Nov 1, 2001 - Mar 20/2002
Mink                  Nov 1, 2001 - Feb 28, 2002           Nov 1, 2001 - Mar 20/2002
Muskrat             Oct 20, 2001 - Mar 15, 2002         Oct 15, 2001- May 31/2002
Otter                  Oct 20, 2001 - Mar15, 2002          Oct 15, 2001 - Mar 20/2002
Squirrel              Oct 20, 2001 - Feb 28, 2002         Nov 1, 2001- Mar 20/2002
Wolf                  No Open Season                         Nov 1, 2001 - Apr 30/2002
Fisher               No Open Season                          No Open Season
Wolverine          No Open Season                          No Open Season


For further information, please contact:

Chris Baldwin 729-0032
chrisbaldwin@mail.gov.nf.ca
or 
John Blake 637-2354
johnblake@mail.gov.nf.ca

2001 03 23                       3:45 p.m.


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