Beginning today (Monday, February 27) applications for the 2023-24 big game licence draw are being accepted online through the Wildlife Information Management System website. The online application window is scheduled to remain open until April 28, 2023.
The 2023-24 moose quota for the island of Newfoundland is 27,575 licences, including 15,857 either-sex, 7,328 male-only, 3,930 non-resident and 460 not-for-profit licences. This is an overall decrease of 90 licences compared to 2022-23. Quotas have decreased in 14 Moose Management Areas, and increased in 11 other areas. In Labrador, the overall quota of moose licences available for the resident big game draw is 340, with a decrease of five licences in Moose Management Area 52.
Quota details for individual Moose Management Areas and not-for-profit moose applications are available on the Wildlife Information Management System website.
The 2023-24 season maintains a caribou quota of 575 licences for the island of Newfoundland, including 339 either-sex, 20 male-only, and 216 non-resident licences. There is no caribou licence allocation for Labrador.
The big game licence application process for the resident moose/caribou draw is available as an online service only. Based on user feedback, the Wildlife Information Management System website has been updated to include more helpful tips to make it easier to set up an account and apply for a licence. For more information, contact the Wildlife Division at 709-637-2025 or 709-729-2630, or email wildlifelicence@gov.nl.ca.
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“We are committed to conserving and protecting wildlife resources while supporting hunting and trapping opportunities. From its role in maintaining food security and traditional values, to opportunities for recreational benefits and economic growth, the big game hunt is integral to life in Newfoundland and Labrador. I encourage eligible hunters and trappers to get their applications in through our improved online application system.”
Honourable Derrick Bragg
Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
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