The department has received information that suggests
the George River caribou herd has moved to this
management area. Although there are some animals
currently in this hunting zone, the herd is still moving
and the department cannot predict exactly where it will
winter. There may not be great concentrations of George
River caribou in the Nipishish zone, and as the herd
continues to migrate the number of animals in the zone
may change.
Wildlife staff and conservation
officers will continue to monitor the movement of the
George River caribou herd and additional areas may open
pending the movement of the animals.
The department asks hunters to
exercise caution and safety in their pursuits and also
reminds hunters that it is illegal to dispose of caribou
remains within 50 metres of the Trans Labrador Highway
or in an area visible to the motoring public.
For further information, please call
709-896-5107 or e-mail
TonyChubbs@gov.nl.ca
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Media contact:
Melony O�Neill
Director of Communications
Department of Environment and
Conservation
709-729-2575, 689-0928
moneill@gov.nl.ca
2009 12 30 2:35 p.m.