NLIS 5
March 17, 2005
(Environment and Conservation)
2005-06 big game
licence applications in the mail
Applications for the 2005-06 moose
and caribou draw and black bear licences are now being mailed to all
qualified big game hunters in the province. Enclosed with the
application is the 2005-06 Hunting and Trapping Guide.
Environment and Conservation Minister Tom Osborne advised hunters to
thoroughly read the 2005-06 Hunting and Trapping Guide before
completing their 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, 26,060 moose licences and 5,605
caribou licences are available on the island for the 2005-06 hunting
season. This represents an overall provincial increase of 40 moose
licences and a decrease of 985 caribou licences compared to the
2004-05 hunting season. In Labrador, 185 moose licences are
available for the 2005-06 hunting season. Hunters are advised that
aerial surveys of several island moose management and caribou
managements areas are being conducted and analyzed. In light of
these surveys, further changes may occur to licence quotas in these
areas before the draw is complete.
"Implementing a sustainable wildlife management plan that ensures
the conservation and protection of our wildlife resources is a
priority for government," said Minister Osborne. "Overall, our moose
populations in the province are healthy and our 2005-06 management
plan reflects this with an overall increase of 40 licences. However,
we are experiencing declines in our caribou populations around the
island and, as a result, we have reduced the number of caribou
licences available this year by 985. We are monitoring this
situation very closely and taking action through a variety of
studies and inventories to ensure we continue to apply the
appropriate caribou management decisions in a timely manner."
The minister added that government will continue to make sound
management decisions to ensure that our natural heritage is
protected for the enjoyment of future generations.
Applications for the big game draw and spring black bear licences
for the island should be filed online or may be returned to the
Inland Fish and Wildlife Division�s Corner Brook or St. John�s
offices before the close of business on Friday, April 15.
Applications for the fall black bear licences for the island should
be filed online or be received by the close of business on Friday,
June 17. Applicants should note that at least two weeks are required
for the processing of black bear licences.
All eligible resident big game hunters have the option of applying
in the moose and caribou (island) draw for a licence or pool
advancement on the Internet by visiting
https://www.wildlife.gov.nl.ca. Minister Osborne noted that a
considerable number of hunters continue to use government�s online
services which has a direct benefit of being able to complete the
draw process in a much shorter time period. He added that big game
hunters who prefer to use the mail-in application process can still
do so if they don�t have access to a computer.
"I extend best wishes to every hunter
and trapper for a safe and enjoyable season," said Minister Osborne.
"Responsible hunting is important to the overall success of our fur
and game management programs. During your hunting trip this year, I
encourage you to always keep conservation in mind."
Media contact: Sonia Glover, Communications, (709) 729-2575,
685-6612
HIGHLIGHTS
Online Access - Big Game Licence Draw
Resident big game licence draw
applicants for moose and island caribou can apply and view their
licence draw results via the Internet. The results will be available
only after the draw is complete. Big game applications mailed out to
all eligible resident big game hunters will include online access
code information specific to each individual application. Hunters
are advised to keep this information in a secure location. Specific
information regarding the online big game licence application
process is included in the 2005-06 Newfoundland and Labrador Hunting
and Trapping Guide.
Wildlife Information Management System
The Inland Fish and Wildlife Division continues to update individual
files for all residents on our Wildlife Information Management
System. Hunters, trappers and guides are required to provide a photo
identification number or driver licence number from the Department
of Government Services, Motor Registration Division. For more
information on obtaining a photo identification number please visit:
//www.gov.nl.ca/gs/gs/mr/dl.stm
Youth Hunting/Fishing Exchange Program
To encourage participation among young hunters and anglers in
Atlantic Canada, the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova
Scotia have endorsed Youth Hunting/Fishing Exchange Program for
2005. In Newfoundland and Labrador, the opportunity to be considered
for the Youth Hunting/Fishing Exchange Program is open to all
residents between the ages of 12 and 17 who complete a Firearm
Safety/Hunter Education Course between July 2004 and June 2005. More
details are outlined in this year�s Hunting and Trapping Guide.
Big Game Quota Changes
Moose (Island)
On the island, increases to licence quotas have occurred in 12 Moose
Management Areas (MMA) - MMA 1 (+100), MMA 5 (+100), MMA 6 (+50),
MMA 11 (+50), MMA 14 (+100), MMA 29 (+50), MMA 30 (+20), MMA 32
(+50), MMA 33 (+50) MMA 35 (+50), MMA 36 (+50) and MMA 45(+100),
while decreases have occurred in eight MMAs, MMA 12 (-50), MMA 15
(-100), MMA 20 (-30), MMA 22 (-100), MMA 23 (-200), MMA 27 (-100),
MMA 40 (-100) and MMA 42 (-50).
Caribou (island)
On the island, decreases to the licence quota have occurred in five
Caribou Management Areas (CMA) - CMA 61 (-110), CMA 62 (-75), CMA 63
(-300), CMA 64 (-450) and CMA 67(-50). Quotas in other caribou
management areas remain unchanged, they include: CMA 66 (350), CMA
68 (80), CMA 69 (490), CMA 70 (25), CMA 71 (10), CMA 72 (25), CMA 76
(500), CMA 77 (200), CMA 78 (100) and CMA 79 (300). CMA 65, Avalon
Peninsula, will remain closed to hunting during the 2005-06 season.
Big Game Season 2005-06
Moose - Newfoundland |
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Area 1-27, 37, 39-43 and 45
Area 28-36, 38, 44 and 47
|
Sept. 10, 2005 - Dec. 10,
2005
Oct. 1, 2005 - Jan. 7, 2006 |
Moose - Labrador |
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Areas 48, 51-53, 57 and 58
Areas 49, 50, 53A-56 and 85
Areas 59 and 60
|
Sept. 10, 2005 - Jan. 7,
2006
Sept. 10, 2005 - Mar. 18, 2006
Sept. 3, 2005 - Mar. 18, 2006 |
Caribou - Newfoundland |
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Area 61-64, 66-69 and 76-79
Area 70
Area 71
Area 72
|
Sept. 10, 2005 - Dec. 10,
2005
Sept. 10, 2005 - Sept. 24, 2005
Sept. 3, 2005 - Nov. 5, 2005
Sept. 10, 2005 - Oct. 8, 2005 |
Caribou - Labrador |
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Torngat Mountains
George River
Other Zone
|
Aug. 10, 2005 - April 30,
2006
Aug. 10, 2005 - April 30, 2006
To be announced |
Black Bear - Newfoundland |
|
Spring 2005 (All Open Areas)
Fall 2005 (All Open Areas)
Spring 2006 (All Open Areas)
|
May 14, 2005 - July 9, 2005
Sept. 10, 2005 - Nov. 12, 2005
May 13, 2006 - July 8, 2006 |
Black Bear - Labrador |
|
Spring (2005) All open area
Fall (2004 Torngat Mountains and George River)
Fall (2005) Labrador South
Spring (2005) All open areas
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April 1, 2005 - July 13,
2005
April 10, 2005 - Nov. 30, 2005
Sept. 1, 2005 - Nov. 30, 2005
April 1, 2006 - July 13, 2006 |
Coyote Shooting Season 2005-06
Coyote Shooting Licence
Sept. 10, 2005 - July 8, 2006
Small Game Highlights
- The Inland Fish and Wildlife
Division has approved two types of wire for snaring in small
game in Modified Snaring Zones on the island (Charlottetown
Enclave, Terra Nova, Northwest Grand Lake and Red Indian Lake).
These wires include 22 gauge brass wire and six-strand picture
cord. These wires can be set without a coil device but must be
attached to a solid anchor to ensure that they will effectively
release marten as intended. For more information, please contact
the Inland Fish and Wildlife Division office in Corner Brook at
(709) 637-2382.
- In Labrador, small game licence
holders will be permitted to harvest porcupine (shooting only)
during the open season for small game. The Inland Fish and
Wildlife Division requests that hunters submit the skulls or
lower jawbones of harvested porcupines to a Department of
Natural Resources office. Hunters are asked to attach a note
indicating the licence number, date of kill and location of
harvest.
Small Game Seasons 2005-06
Ptarmigan
|
Shooting
|
Snaring |
Avalon/Swift Current |
Sept. 17, 2005 - Oct. 29,
2005 |
Oct. 8, 2005 - Feb. 25, 2006 |
Burin |
Sept. 17, 2005 - Oct. 29,
2005 |
CLOSED |
The Topsails |
Sept. 17, 2005 - Nov. 19,
2005 |
Oct. 8, 2005 - Feb. 25, 2006 |
Remainder of Island
|
Sept. 17, 2005 - Dec. 10,
2005 |
Oct. 8, 2005 - Feb. 25, 2006 |
Labrador |
Oct. 1, 2005 - April 20,
2006 |
Oct. 1, 2005 - Mar. 31, 2006 |
Grouse
|
Shooting
|
Snaring |
Island |
Sept. 17, 2005 - Dec. 31,
2005 |
Oct. 8, 2005 - Feb. 25, 2006 |
Labrador |
Oct. 1, 2005 - April 20,
2006 |
Oct. 1, 2005 - Mar. 31, 2006 |
Snowshoe Hare
|
Shooting |
Snaring |
Great Island |
Oct. 8, 2005 - Dec. 31, 2005
|
Oct. 8, 2005 - Dec. 31, 2005 |
Little Bay Islands
|
Oct. 8, 2005 - Nov. 5, 2005
|
Oct. 8, 2005 - Nov. 5, 2005 |
Bell Island |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
Remainder of Island
|
Oct. 8, 2005 - Feb. 25, 2006
|
Oct. 8, 2005 - Feb. 25, 2006 |
Labrador |
Oct. 1, 2005 - April 20,
2006 |
Oct. 1, 2005 - Mar. 31, 2006 |
Arctic Hare
|
Shooting |
Snaring |
Island |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
Labrador |
Oct. 1, 2005 - April 20,
2006 |
Oct. 1, 2005 - to Mar. 31,
2006 |
Highlights - Trapping
- Renewal applications for beaver
trapline licences on the island must be received on or before
October 15, 2005. Failure to renew beaver trapline licences may
result in forfeiture of the trapline.
- On the island, trappers must
submit register lynx taken during the season. Skins must be
stamped and all lynx carcass must be given to a Department of
Natural Resources office at the time of registration. The
deadline for registration of lynx will be the close of business
hours on Friday, January 6, 2006.
- In Labrador, licensed trappers
are asked to voluntarily submit lynx carcasses to the nearest
Department of Natural Resources office not later than seven days
after the date of capture. The Inland Fish and Wildlife Division
will pay $50 for lynx carcass submissions.
- Trapping season dates for the
Labrador East Fur Zone continue to be under review and a
decision will be forthcoming pending the analysis of results
from a recent questionnaire sent to area trappers.
Trapping Seasons 2005-06
Newfoundland
Species
Beaver
Muskrat
Otter
Coyote
Fox, Coloured
Fox, White
Lynx
Ermine
Squirrel
Mink |
Season Dates
Oct. 20, 2005 - Mar. 15, 2006
Oct. 20, 2005 - Mar. 15, 2006
Oct. 20, 2005 - Mar. 15, 2006
Oct. 20, 2005 - Feb. 1, 2006
Oct. 20, 2005 - Feb. 1, 2006
Oct. 20, 2005 - Feb. 1, 2006
Nov. 1, 2005 - Dec. 31, 2005
Oct. 20, 2005 - Feb. 28, 2006
Oct. 20, 2005 - Feb. 28, 2006
Nov. 1, 2005 - Feb. 28, 2006 |
Labrador
Species
Beaver |
Season Dates
Labrador North
Labrador East
Labrador West
|
Oct. 15, 2005 -
May 31, 2006
Oct. 15, 2005 - May 31, 2006
Oct. 15, 2005 - May 31, 2006 |
Ermine
|
Labrador North
Labrador East
Labrador West
|
Oct. 15, 2005 -
Mar. 31, 2006
Oct. 15, 2005 - Mar. 20, 2006
Nov. 1, 2005 - Mar. 20, 2006 |
Fox, Coloured
|
Labrador North
Labrador East
Labrador West
|
Oct. 15, 2005 -
Mar. 31, 2006
Oct. 15, 2005 - Mar. 20, 2006
Nov. 1, 2005 - Mar. 20, 2006 |
Fox, White
|
Labrador North
Labrador East
Labrador West
|
Oct. 15, 2005 -
May 31, 2006
Oct. 15, 2005 - Mar. 20, 2006
Nov. 1, 2005 - Mar. 20, 2006 |
Coyote
|
Labrador North
Labrador East
Labrador West
|
Oct. 15,
2005 - Mar. 31, 2006
Oct. 15, 2005 - Mar. 20, 2006
Nov. 1, 2005 - Mar. 20, 2006 |
Lynx
|
Labrador North
Labrador East
Labrador West
|
Oct. 15, 2005 -
Mar. 31, 2006
Oct. 15, 2005 - Mar. 20, 2006
Nov. 1, 2005 - Mar. 20, 2006 |
Marten
|
Labrador North
Labrador East
Labrador West
|
Oct. 15, 2005 -
Mar. 31, 2006
Oct. 15, 2005 - Mar. 20, 2006
Nov. 1, 2005 - Mar. 20, 2006 |
Mink
|
Labrador North
Labrador East
Labrador West |
Nov. 1, 2005 -
Mar. 31, 2006
Nov. 1, 2005 - Mar. 20, 2006
Nov. 1, 2005 - Mar. 20, 2006 |
Muskrat
|
Labrador North
Labrador East
Labrador West
|
Oct. 5, 2005 -
May 31, 2006
Oct. 15, 2005 - May 31, 2006
Oct. 15, 2005 - May 31, 2006 |
Otter
|
Labrador
Labrador East
Labrador West
|
North Oct. 15,
2005 - Mar. 31, 2006
Oct. 15, 2005 - Mar. 20, 2006
Oct. 15, 2005 - Mar. 20, 2006 |
Squirrel
|
Labrador North
Labrador East
Labrador West
|
Oct. 15, 2005 -
Mar. 31, 2006
Oct. 15, 2005 - Mar. 20, 2006
Nov. 1, 2005 - Mar. 20, 2006 |
Wolf
|
Labrador North
Labrador East
Labrador West |
Oct. 15, 2005 -
April 30, 2006
Oct. 25, 2005 - April 30, 2006
Nov. 1, 2005 - April 30, 2006 |
For further information, please contact:
Chris Baldwin, (709) 637-2020, e-mail
chrisbaldwin@gov.nl.ca
John Blake, (709) 637-2354, e-mail
johnblake@gov.nl.ca
2005 03 17 12:40 p.m.
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