Environment and Conservation
April 7, 2016
Ensuring Sustainability of Wildlife Resources
Provincial Government Mails 2016-17 Big Game Applications
Big game licence applications are now being mailed to hunters within the province who are eligible for the 2016 resident big game licence draw. The 2016-17 Hunting and Trapping Guide is also now available online. The guide includes information on game and fur season dates, bag limits, management area boundaries and other related regulations for hunters, trappers and outdoor enthusiasts.
�Hunters and trappers play an important role in the Provincial Government�s wildlife management strategies. I encourage everyone who takes part in these activities to familiarize themselves with the information in the Hunting and Trapping Guide so that they are aware of important updates and revisions to this year�s harvest management plan and to ensure that we use our wildlife resources safely and responsibly.�
- The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Environment and Conservation
The format of the application package has changed for 2016-17. To help achieve cost savings estimated at $179,000, and to reflect changes in the way people access information, the Hunting and Trapping Guide will no longer be printed and mailed directly with big game licence applications. Instead, the guide is available online at www.env.gov.nl.ca/env/wildlife/pdf/Hunting_Trapping_Guide.pdf. For this year, a limited number of printed copies will be available at locations across the province, including Department of Environment and Conservation, Forestry and Agrifoods Agency, and Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Division offices.
The annual moose hunting quota is determined based on several factors, including estimated population numbers, births, mortality, hunter success rates and the desired population target.
The moose quota for the 2016-17 season on the Island of Newfoundland is 31,955 (19,535 either-sex and 12,420 male-only or calf). This reflects a decrease of 475 licences compared to the 2015-16 season. This quota includes 500 licences that are available to registered not-for-profit and charitable organizations. Caribou hunting seasons and quotas for the Island of Newfoundland remain unchanged compared to the 2015-16 season.
In Labrador, the quota for moose has been increased by 49 licences, for a total of 359 licences for the 2016-17 hunting season.
Eligible resident big game hunters can participate in the provincial moose and (island) caribou draws for a licence or pool advancement by returning an application by mail or by visiting www.wildlife.gov.nl.ca. The deadline for receipt of moose and caribou draw applications is the close of business on April 29, 2016. Applications received after April 29 and up to the close of business on May 6 will be accepted for priority pool advancement only.
Black bear applications for the Island of Newfoundland are available online at www.env.gov.nl.ca/env/forms/wildlife/. Spring black bear hunters are advised that, in order to receive a licence in advance of the May 7, 2016 opening date, applications and payments must be received by April 22, 2016.
QUICK FACTS
- Big game licence applications have been mailed to eligible hunters across the province.
- The Hunting and Trapping Guide will no longer be printed and mailed with Big Game applications, achieving an estimated cost savings of $179,000 for fiscal year 2015-16.
- The guide is available online and for this year a limited number of copies will be printed.
- Moose and caribou licence applications must be received by the close of business on April 29, 2016.
Spring black bear licence applications and payments for the Island of Newfoundland must be received by April 22, 2016
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Media contact:
Emily Timmins
Director of Communications
Department of Environment and Conservation
709-729-2575, 709-693-1292
emilytimmins@gov.nl.ca
BACKGROUNDER
The 2016-17 Hunting and Trapping Guide is now available online. Printed copies are available at the following locations:
Community | Location |
Bay d�Espoir (Milltown) | Forestry Services District Office Main Highway, Route 361 |
Bishop�s Falls | Forestry Services District Office 19 Kinsmen Drive |
Clarenville | Forestry Services District Office 97 Manitoba Drive Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Division 26 Manitoba Drive |
Corner Brook | Wildlife Division 117 Riverside Drive Forestry Services District Office 1 Massey Drive Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Division 115 Riverside Drive |
Gander | Forestry Services Regional Office 133 Airport Blvd Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Division 50 McCurdy Drive |
Gambo | Forestry Services District Office 1 Crosses Street |
Grand Falls-Windsor | Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Division 9 Queensway |
Happy Valley-Goose Bay | Forestry Services Regional Office Elizabeth Goudie Building 141 Hamilton River Road Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Division 1 Kessessasskiou Street Wildlife Division 15 Cherrywood Drive Happy Valley-Goose Bay |
Lanse Au Loup | Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Division 8 Branch Road |
Lewisporte | Forestry Services District Office Junction Highway - Route 340 |
Pasadena | Forestry Services District Office Main Street |
Port Hope Simpson | Forestry Services Satellite Office 37 Marine Drive |
Port Saunders | Forestry Services District Office Route 430 Fish & Wildlife Enforcement 10 Main Street |
Roddickton | Forestry Services District Office Main Street Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Division 53 Major Street |
Salmonier Nature Park | Wildlife Division Salmonier Line |
Springdale | Forestry Services District Office TCH Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Division 395C Little Bay Road |
St. Anthony | Forestry Services Satellite Office Main Street |
St. George�s | Forestry Services District Office Barachois Brook Main Road |
St. John�s | Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Division 21 Hallett Crescent Forestry Services District Office 220 Paddy�s Pond Road Wildlife Division 308 Brookfield Road Provincial Agriculture Bldg. |
Stephenville | Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Division 129 Carolina Drive |
Wabush | Forestry Services District Office 10 Commercial Street Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Division 22 2nd Avenue, Hackett Building |
Winterland | Forestry Services Satellite Office Kimberly Farm Drive Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Division 50 McCurdy Drive |
2016 04 07 4:35 p.m.