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Environment and Conservation
June 10, 2010

2010 Big Game Licence Draw Concluded

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.


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