The annual big game licence draw for moose and caribou
for the 2010-11 hunting season is now complete and licence notifications
have been mailed out to all successful applicants. In total,
approximately 73,000 applications were submitted online or by mail for
this year's draw. The total number of moose licences available for the
season in Newfoundland and Labrador is 28,405. On the island portion of
the province, 740 caribou licences are available.
"Once again, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians
demonstrated great interest in taking part in the big game hunting
season," said the Honourable Charlene Johnson, Minister of Environment
and Conservation. "We were extremely pleased to see the number of online
applications increasing, with more than 52 per cent of hunters applying
for a licence via this method. Accessing our website not only permits
hunters and trappers to apply for a licence or make payments, it also
allows them to access information about the status of an application,
complete licence returns or review their own history."
To ensure licences and tags are received prior to the
opening of the big game season, successful applicants are asked to pay
licence fees online by July 31. If fees are being paid by mail or in
person, payments must be received at the Central Cashier's Office, East
Block, Confederation Building, by June 25. Applicants who make payments
after these dates may not receive their licences and tags prior to the
opening of the big game season.
Hunters are reminded that fall black bear licences are
also available, and individuals may apply for a licence and make
payments online. Payments for black bear licences are subject to the
same deadlines as those for big game.
"Hunting and trapping are very important activities
for many Newfoundlanders and Labradorians from a recreational, social
and cultural perspective," said Minister Johnson. "I wish all
participants a successful and safe hunt, and ask them to be aware of all
big game regulations at all times."
Resident hunters can obtain information about their
draw results and priority status by visiting
www.wildlife.gov.nl.ca or by
calling 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 06 10
10:40 a.m.