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

2005 06 01                       9:25 a.m.
 


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