Environment and Conservation
June 12, 2015

Managing Wildlife Resources

Department Concludes 2015-16 Big Game Licence Draw

The annual big game licence draw for moose and caribou for the 2015-16 hunting season is now complete and notifications will be mailed out to all applicants in the coming days. Priority on notices will go to those successful in receiving a licence, followed by those who were unsuccessful. It is anticipated that all notices will be in the mail by the week of June 22.

More than 76,800 big game hunting applications were submitted for this year's draw for an available 28,275 resident moose licences and 470 resident caribou licences.

"Congratulations to those who were successful in this year's draw. Your participation in responsible hunting is vital to the success of our wildlife management programs and to the long-term sustainability of our wildlife. As you head out this season, please be sure to conduct all hunting activities safely, especially when handling firearms. Respect our wildlife and be mindful of the activities and interests of others when enjoying our great outdoors."
- The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation

There are four payment options available for successful applicants as outlined in the backgroudner below. Payments made by mail, telephone or in person, must be received by July 10, 2015, and online payments by July 31, 2015, in order to guarantee receipt of licence and tags before the start of the hunting season. Payments will be accepted after these deadline dates but delay in receiving licences and tags could result.

Hunters are reminded that black bear licences are also available and individuals may apply for a licence and make payments online at https://www.wildlife.gov.nl.ca Payments for black bear licences are subject to the same deadlines and conditions as those for big game.

Resident hunters can obtain more information about their draw results and priority status by visiting https://www.wildlife.gov.nl.ca or by calling 709-637-2025 or 709-729-2630.

QUICK FACTS

• The annual big game licence draw for moose and caribou for the 2015-16 hunting season is now complete and licence notifications will be mailed out to all successful applicants in the coming days.
• Payments by mail, telephone, or in person must be received by July 10, 2015, and online payments must be received by July 31, 2015, in order to guarantee receipt of licence and tags before the start of the hunting season.
• Payments will be accepted after the deadline date but delay in receiving licences and tags could result.
• Resident hunters can obtain more information about their draw results and priority status and pay for licences by using the Wildlife Information Management System available at https://www.wildlife.gov.nl.ca

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Media contact:

Jennifer Collingwood Director of Communications Department of Environment and Conservation 709-729-2575, 689-8605 JenniferCollingwood@gov.nl.ca

BACKGROUNDER
2015-16 Big Game Licence Draw Payment Options

Payment can be made online using the Wildlife Information Management System at https://www.wildlife.gov.nl.ca.

Credit card payment can be made by calling the Central Cashier's office at 709-729-3044.

Payment by cheque or money order should be mailed to:

Big Game Licence
c/o Central Cashier's Office
P.O. Box 8770
St. John's, NL
A1B 4J6

Payment can be made in person at:

Central Cashier's Office
3^rd Floor, East Block
Confederation Building
St. John's, NL

Payments are not accepted at Wildlife Division offices.

2015 06 12                              4:25 p.m.