Beaton Tulk, Minister responsible for wildlife, announced that effective immediately, the Bay of Islands Caribou zone will be opened to caribou hunting. The minister has received information that significant numbers of George River caribou have entered this zone and he is pleased to provide residents with this hunting opportunity.

"The staff of the Wildlife Division of my department will continue to monitor the movement of the George River caribou herd," said the minister, adding, "Hunters are advised that additional areas may be opened as the caribou migration continues."

"I would like to remind all hunters to apply safe and ethical hunting practices," said the minister. "And I wish hunters enjoyment and success in their hunting pursuits."

• Contact:

  Mr. Derek Leboubon
  Regional Wildlife Manager
  Happy Valley/Goose Bay
  (709) 896-2732

  Oscar Forsey
  Wildlife Biologist
  Gander, NF
  (709) 256-1460