March 12, 2023
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is advising that anyone living in coastal communities, in particular where sea ice is present, should be aware of possible polar bear activity in their area. The department has received reports of polar… Read More about Public Advisory: Polar Bear Advisories Issued for Coastal Communities with Sea Ice
March 10, 2023
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will be attending Seafood Expo North America 2023 taking place in Boston, Massachusetts from March 12 to 14. Seafood Expo North America has been North America’s premier seafood marketing event… Read More about Media Advisory: Minister Bragg Participating in Seafood Expo North America
March 9, 2023
Over the coming weeks Wildlife Officials with the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture are conducting a caribou survey in western Newfoundland and on the Northern Peninsula using low-level flying aircraft. The survey includes the St. Anthony, Northern Peninsula, Gros… Read More about Public Advisory: Caribou Survey Underway in Western Newfoundland and Northern Peninsula
March 8, 2023
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture has been made aware of reports of polar bears in and around the communities of St. Anthony, Port Hope Simpson, St. Lewis and Black Tickle. Conservation officers with the department are monitoring the… Read More about Public Advisory: Polar Bear Warnings Issued for St. Anthony and Southern Labrador Area
March 6, 2023
Motorists are being encouraged to be vigilant when travelling on the Trans-Canada Highway approximately 20 kilometers east of Deer Lake in the vicinity of the Deer Lake airport communication beacon. A significant number of caribou are currently active in this… Read More about Public Advisory: Motorists Warned to be Aware of Caribou on Trans-Canada Highway East of Deer Lake
March 6, 2023
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will bring greetings at the Newfoundland and Labrador Horticulture Producers Council Annual Conference tomorrow (Tuesday, March 7). Minister Bragg’s remarks will take place at 12:15 p.m. at the Quality Hotel… Read More about Media Advisory: Minister Bragg to Bring Greetings at Newfoundland and Labrador Horticulture Producers Council Annual Conference
March 3, 2023
The 2023-24 Hunting and Trapping Guide is now available online. The guide provides important information to hunters and trappers about big and small game hunting and trapping in Newfoundland and Labrador, including: Message from the Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and… Read More about Public Advisory: 2023-24 Hunting and Trapping Guide Available Online
March 1, 2023
Applications for the 2023 Vegetable Transplant Program are open to commercial vegetable producers until Friday, March 10, 2023. The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture offers high-quality, low-cost vegetable transplants to eligible farmers to help increase the production and variety of produce… Read More about Public Advisory: 2023 Vegetable Transplant Program Applications Available
February 27, 2023
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… Read More about Applications Now Open for Big Game Licence Draw
February 17, 2023
Large numbers of caribou are currently active on roadways in various locations in western Newfoundland. Motorists should be on the lookout for caribou when travelling in the following areas: Route 490 near the former Abitibi Mill Site; Route 460 (White’s… Read More about Public Advisory: Motorists Encouraged to Watch for Caribou on Western Newfoundland Highways
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