March 4, 2022
The Resource Enforcement Division of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is seeking information related to a moose poaching incident in the Castors River area. Resource Enforcement Officers responding to a tip from the public recently located a moose…
February 23, 2022
Hunters throughout the province are advised there will be no access to the Wildlife Information Management System (WIMS) website on Thursday, February 24 and Friday, February 25. During this period, Wildlife Division officials will be performing maintenance associated with preparing…
February 18, 2022
The Resource Enforcement Division of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is seeking information from the public to help support an ongoing investigation related to recent reports of caribou poaching in the Stephenville Crossing area. Resource Enforcement Officers indicate…
February 15, 2022
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, today announced a review of cabin development on Crown lands near scheduled salmon rivers in Labrador. The review, to be completed by March 31, 2023, will be undertaken in cooperation…
February 15, 2022
Wildlife officials with the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture are currently conducting a population survey of woodland caribou herds in the central and south coast regions of the island. The survey will continue until late March and is a…
February 11, 2022
The Provincial Government has confirmed three positive rabies cases in foxes in Nain and is awaiting confirmation on four additional suspect cases, including three in Nain and one in Hopedale. Two of the three positive cases in Nain were in…
February 10, 2022
An investigation into poaching of Woodland caribou conducted by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Resource Enforcement Division has resulted in a conviction and fine. On December 20, 2021, Paul Myrick of Trepassey, was convicted at Provincial Court in…
February 9, 2022
The Newfoundland and Labrador big game licence application process will be shifting to a primarily online service beginning in 2022, and all hunters will need an online account. The transition to a primarily an online service is expected to reduce delays…
February 4, 2022
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is calling for Request for Proposals (RFPs) to pursue commercial timber development opportunities in Forest Management District 17 on the Northern Peninsula. This RFP is open to local individuals, forest harvesting and processing…
February 3, 2022
The public is asked not to feed or handle wild foxes. In recent days, conservation officers have responded to numerous reports of foxes being fed on major roadways, including Route 230 in the vicinity of Port Rexton. Wildlife is best…
