March 6, 2019
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, today announced details of the Year of the Salmon Fly Competition including a panel of some of the province’s finest fly-tying enthusiasts chosen to select the definitive Newfoundland and Labrador…
March 6, 2019
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources: Mr. Speaker, our wild Atlantic salmon resource in Newfoundland and Labrador is a shared heritage that we should…
February 28, 2019
Residents are cautioned about reports of polar bear sightings in St. Lewis and Charlottetown. Conservation officers are monitoring the situation. All residents of the north and south coasts of Labrador are advised to take appropriate steps to avoid an encounter…
February 26, 2019
Applications for hunters eligible to participate in the provincial 2019-20 big game licence draw are now available online, and paper applications will be arriving in the mail in the coming days. This year’s deadline for receipt of big game licence…
February 25, 2019
Conservation officers are working to capture a fox that attacked and severely injured a small dog in Plum Point today. Anyone sighting a fox in the area is asked to call 709-861-7355. The public is advised to keep pets safe…
February 20, 2019
With parts of Newfoundland and Labrador under an Extreme Cold Warning, the Department of Fisheries and Land Resources is reminding residents that cats and dogs should be kept inside during cold weather or have access to an insulated dog house….
February 14, 2019
Residents are cautioned about a polar bear reported in Black Tickle. Conservation officers are monitoring the situation with the assistance of the local Canadian Ranger Patrol Group. All residents of the north and south coasts of Labrador are advised to…
February 11, 2019
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day with educators and students tomorrow (Tuesday, February 12) at Anthony Paddon Elementary, 73 Goose Bay Drive, Musgravetown. Minister Byrne will speak to students and guests…
February 7, 2019
FireSmart Canada is accepting applications for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Awards through the national FireSmart Canada Community Recognition Program. The program provides grants to help community organizations fund local projects that help reduce the risk of wildfire damage to homes…
February 6, 2019
Fisheries and Land Resources officials remind the public not to feed wildlife or leave unsecured food or garbage where animals can access it following increased observations of foxes in the Flatrock area. Unsecured food and dumping of garbage are typically…
