June 6, 2019
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources is partnering with hunting and fishing associations and other organizationsthroughout the province this summer to deliver a series of hunting and angling skills workshops to youth ages 12-17. Department officials will work with…
June 5, 2019
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will celebrate World Oceans Day with students at Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Corner Brook on Friday, June 7, at 9:30 a.m. World Oceans Day, observed annually on June…
June 4, 2019
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, reminds anyone who encounters wildlife to leave newborn, abandoned or displaced animals where they belong – in the wild. As another season of camping, fishing and other outdoor activities gets…
May 31, 2019
The deadline to participate in both streams of the Provincial Government’s International Year of the Salmon Fly Competition has been extended to June 21. Voting for the Angler’s Choice competition to name the province’s favourite existing fly has resumed on Engage…
May 22, 2019
Residents are cautioned that reports of a polar bear have been confirmed near L’Anse Amour in Labrador. Conservation officers are on the scene and monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to take appropriate steps to avoid an encounter with polar…
May 22, 2019
Forest access roads in the following areas of Labrador will be closed to vehicle traffic effective Monday, May 27, and until further notice: Grand Lake resource road system at the eight-kilometre mark at the second gate; South Branch resource road;…
May 21, 2019
Residents are cautioned that reports of a polar bear have been confirmed near Fleur de Lys. Conservation officers are on the scene and are monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to take appropriate steps to avoid an encounter with polar…
May 16, 2019
The departments of Fisheries and Land Resources, and Transportation and Works remind drivers to watch out for moose and caribou on the highways, particularly in the St. Anthony and Howley areas where increased caribou activity can be anticipated as they…
May 14, 2019
The Seal Bay forest access road near Robert’s Arm will reopen to vehicle traffic on Friday, May 17. The road has been closed since April to protect it from damage during the spring thaw. For further information, please call the…
May 9, 2019
Residents are reminded to be extremely cautious when using fire. The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources has received reports of 31 fires on the island portion of the province since forest fire season came into effect on May 1…
