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Environment and Conservation
October 1, 2010

Public Advisory: Big Game Hunting Season Opens on Eastern Portion of the Island

The Department of Environment and Conservation wishes to remind the public that the hunting season for big game on the eastern portion of the island opens this Saturday, October 2. Additionally, Sunday hunting begins on October 3 for all parts of the island and Labrador.

Information on hunting seasons and bag limits are subject to change each year and hunters are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the information contained in the 2010-11 Hunting and Trapping Guide. Hunters are also advised to carry a copy of the guide while in the field, or leave a copy at their base camp for reference purposes. The guide can also be accessed online at: www.gov.nl.ca/env/wildlife/hunting/hunttrap.pdf  

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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 10 01                                                    4:00 p.m. 


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