NLIS 2
June 1, 2005
(Environment and Conservation)
2005-06 big game
licence draw completed
Tom Osborne, Minister of Environment
and Conservation, today announced that the 2005 big game draw for
moose and caribou licences has been completed. In total 26,460 moose
licences and 5,605 caribou licences are available. Moose quotas,
when compared to the 2005-06 Hunting and Trapping Guide, were
increased in the province by 400 additional licences. These
increases were provided in Moose Management Areas 5 (+ 150), 35 (+
50) and 45 (+ 200), as a result of winter censuses conducted after
the guide was published. Caribou quotas remain as identified in the
guide.
"In total 52,868 applications involving 64,649 hunters were
submitted for the big game draw this year," said Minister Osborne.
"As well as 22,000 other hunters who submitted applications
indicating that they wish only to advance their priority status for
next year."
"As a result of the draw, 34,873 successful applicants will have the
opportunity to participate in the hunt for either moose or caribou
in 2005," said Minister Osborne.
Resident hunters can logon to the Government of Newfoundland and
Labrador wildlife licensing Web site to obtain information regarding
draw results and priority status. Notifications have also been
mailed to applicants advising them as to whether or not they have
been awarded a licence for the 2005-06 big game hunting season.
Successful applicants must submit their licence fee online by the
end of July 2005 in order to ensure that they receive their licences
and tags before the opening of the big game hunting season. Licence
fees remitted to the Central Cashiers Office at the Confederation
Building will be processed and licences and tags will be issued as
quickly as possible.
Hunters who have not received a licence notice in the mail can
obtain information about the outcome of the draw by checking online
https://www.wildlife.gov.nl.ca or by calling the Inland Fish and
Wildlife Division, Corner Brook (709) 637-2025 or St. John�s (709)
729-4203. Also, the Department of Natural Resources are available in
Gander (709) 256-1460, Corner Brook (709) 637-2409 and Happy
Valley-Goose Bay (709) 896-2732.
"I wish all hunters a safe and enjoyable experience this season.
Your participation in responsible hunting contributes significantly
to the overall success of our wildlife programs and we indeed
appreciate your involvement," said Minister Osborne.
The minister reminded hunters that they can also apply and pay for
fall black bear and general trapper licences online. All those paid
online prior to the end of July will be issued their licences before
the opening of the 2005 fall season.
Media contact: Tina Coffey, Communications, (709) 729-5783, 728-8650
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