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Environment and Conservation
September 29, 2011

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 1. Additionally, Sunday hunting begins on October 2 for all parts of the island and Labrador.

Information on hunting seasons and bag limits are subject to change each year. Hunters are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the information contained in the 2011-12 Hunting and Trapping Guide provided with their applications which they received in the mail. 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 

2011 09 29                                     10:05 a.m.

 
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