Environment and Conservation
May 14, 2010
Reminder of the
Deadline for Big Game Licence Applications
Eligible hunters in the province are
reminded that the deadline for applications for the 2010 big game
licence draw is the close of business today, May 14. Big game hunters
who have applied online can continue make changes to their application
up to that time.
"Although the information is clearly
outlined in our annual Hunting and Trapping Guide which goes out to
eligible hunters, I want to remind them of today's deadline," said the
Honourable Charlene Johnson, Minister of Environment and Conservation.
"Hunting is a very important activity for many residents of our province
and has significant recreational, cultural and social value, as well as
being an important food source."
The big game licence draw is expected to
be completed by early June. All big game applicants will be notified by
mail whether they have been awarded a licence. Additionally, once the
draw is complete, individuals who submitted applications can check
results online by logging into the provincial Wildlife Information
Management System using the login information contained in the
application.
All eligible big game hunters are also
reminded that they must submit an application in order to advance in the
pool system. If an application is not received, a hunter's priority pool
will remain the same for next year's draw.
To ensure licences and tags are received
prior to the opening of the big game season, successful applicants are
asked to pay licence fees by mail or in person at the Central Cashier's
Office, East Block, Confederation Building, by June 26. The deadline for
payment of fees online is July 31. Applicants who make payments after
these dates may not receive their licences and tags prior to the opening
of the big game season.
Applications and payments for fall black
bear licences can also be completed online. Payments for black bear
licences are subject to the same conditions and deadlines as those for
moose and caribou.
"Once again, I wish all hunters a safe
and successful season," said Minister Johnson. "I also remind hunters to
practice safety during their pursuits and abide by the regulations
outlined for hunting in the province."
For more information about the resident
big game licence draw or hunter priority status, please visit
www.wildlife.gov.nl.ca or
call 709-637-2025 or 709-729-2630.
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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
2010 05 14
10:00 a.m.
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