May 16, 2023
National Seal Products Day is celebrated annually during the month of May to promote the seal products industry and highlight the importance of the seal fishery for Newfoundland and Labrador, particularly for coastal communities and Indigenous people. Scott Reid, Parliamentary…
May 16, 2023
Two separate investigations by officers with the Resource Enforcement Division of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture have resulted in convictions and fines against two individuals, for violations of provincial Forest Fire Regulations. Kevin Power of Cupids was convicted…
May 15, 2023
Scott Reid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will attend a reception tomorrow (Tuesday, May 16) on Parliament Hill recognizing National Seal Products Day. The event will take place in the Speaker’s Dining…
May 11, 2023
Results of the 2023-24 big game licence draw are available on the Wildlife Information Management System website. Applicants will receive an email notification over the coming days to check their accounts. In most areas of the island, big game season begins…
May 5, 2023
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is pleased to announce recipients of Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Award grants for 2023. The initiative encourages Canadians to take actions that increase their home, neighborhood and community’s resilience to wildfire. Ten municipalities,…
May 4, 2023
Multiple investigations conducted during fall 2022 by Resource Enforcement Officers with the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture into illegal hunting related activity has resulted in several convictions and forfeitures of property to the Crown. On January 11, 2023, at…
May 2, 2023
Several forest access roads in the Happy Valley-Goose Bay area will be closed to vehicle traffic effective tomorrow (Wednesday, May 3) until further notice. The roads include: South Branch Forest Access Road; Goose River Forest Access Road; Grove’s Point Forest…
May 2, 2023
A ‘What We Heard’ document regarding proposed amendments to section 36 of the Lands Act is available at engageNL. In January 2023, the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture sought public and stakeholder feedback regarding proposed changes intended to clarify adverse…
May 2, 2023
Dry spring conditions in recent days have increased the risk of wildfires in many parts of the province. To date in 2023 there have been 33 wildfires recorded, burning approximately 32.2 hectares. At this point in 2022 there were just…
May 2, 2023
Investigations conducted by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Resource Enforcement Division have resulted in several convictions related to the illegal use of off-road vehicles, illegal activity within wilderness reserves and illegal forestry activities. On January 20, 2023 at…
