June 27, 2018
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources is partnering with local rod and gun associations to offer hunter skills workshops to young people between the ages of 12 and 17. Forestry and wildlife officials will be providing support to the…
June 26, 2018
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, today provided an update on the status of forest fire season, in effect until September 30 in Newfoundland and Labrador. Since the beginning of fire season there have been 71…
June 21, 2018
Residents are cautioned about a polar bear reported in the St. Anthony area. Residents who live in areas where polar bears have been known to frequent are encouraged to take appropriate steps to avoid an encounter with bears. This includes…
June 20, 2018
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources will hold public consultation sessions to prepare a new five-year operating plan for Forest Management Districts 14 and 15 (Zone 6). The meetings are an opportunity for participants to provide input on potential…
June 15, 2018
Non-resident licences are expected to be available for purchase in other areas of the province next week. Non-resident licences cost $80 plus HST and a $5 vendor fee. Anglers are reminded that Federal Government regulations limit hook and release activity…
June 8, 2018
June 8 is World Oceans Day, an annual celebration of our oceans and an opportunity to raise awareness of the need to help protect and conserve this vital global resource. Around the world, people are taking action through cleanup events…
June 7, 2018
Recreational salmon licences for the east coast and Avalon Peninsula are currently being processed and picked up by vendors, and are available for purchase at some locations today. Licences are expected to be available for purchase in Labrador next week…
June 4, 2018
The Provincial Government has amended regulations under the Wild Life Act to cap catch-and-release salmon angling activity to a maximum of 10 salmon per licence until July 20. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has set a catch-and-release limit of…
June 1, 2018
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, today provided an update on efforts to support the forestry sector through issuing five-year commercial cutting permits and awarding timber sale agreements, which will result in increased timber allocations and…
May 31, 2018
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, announced today that recreational salmon licences will become available to vendors for sale on the west coast and central Newfoundland on Monday, June 4. These regions are where in-river salmon…
