NLIS 2
December 10, 2001
(Tourism, Culture and Recreation)

 

Minister announces opening of Colville Lake and Michikamau
West Zones in Labrador

Kevin Aylward, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation and minister responsible for wildlife, announced today that, effective immediately, the Colville Lake and Michikamau West Caribou Management Zones in Labrador will be opened to caribou hunting. The Colville Lake Zone includes a one kilometre buffer on the south side of the Trans Labrador Highway (zone boundary). The minister has received information that George River Caribou have recently entered these zones.

"The staff of my department will continue to monitor the movement of the George River Caribou Herd and additional areas may open pending movement of George River animals," said Minister Aylward. "I would like to wish all hunters a successful hunt and encourage everyone to exercise caution and safety in their pursuit."

Media contact: Catherina Kennedy, Communications, (709) 729-0928.

For further information, contact: Robert Otto, Regional Wildlife Biologist, Happy Valley-Goose Bay (709) 896-5107.

2001 12 10                         12:35 p.m.


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