March 31, 2020
The deadline for receipt of big game licence applications for the 2020-21 big game hunting season has been extended by two weeks to April 17 at 4:30 p.m. NDT. For the convenience of applicants, the deadline has been extended as far…
March 25, 2020
Funding applications for the 2020-21 Community Garden Support Program are now available to help eligible municipalities and community groups establish and enhance new and existing community gardens. There is no application deadline until further notice. As part of the $2.25-million…
March 24, 2020
The public is reminded the deadline for receipt of big game licence applications for the 2020-21 big game hunting season remains April 3, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. NDT. Applications can be submitted by email at wildlifelicence@gov.nl.ca, online through the Wildlife Information…
March 24, 2020
Funding applications for the 2020-21 Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program are now available to help current farmers and new entrants prepare for the upcoming season. There is no application deadline until further notice, and applicants should feel no pressure to apply…
March 24, 2020
The expiry date for all current valid fish processing and fish buyer licences in Newfoundland and Labrador is being extended from March 31, 2020 to August 31, 2020. This decision is being made in consideration of economic impacts on the…
March 23, 2020
Due to COVID-19, the Department of Fisheries and Land Resources is suspending walk-in counter service at all department offices. Staff will continue to be available to answer questions from the public via telephone or email only. Phone lines will be answered…
March 19, 2020
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, participated in a conference yesterday of the four Atlantic ministers and deputy ministers responsible for fisheries and aquaculture to discuss the impact that COVID-19 is having on the fishing and…
March 19, 2020
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources has received a report of a polar bear sighting in the Horse Chops area near the Town of Roddickton. Conservation Officers are responding to the area to investigate. This polar bear is not…
March 19, 2020
The Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland has completed and released its report on the 2019 salmon mortality event at Northern Harvest Sea Farm’s aquaculture sites on the south coast. The Marine Institute facilitated ‘A Review of the 2019…
March 17, 2020
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources has been made aware of reports of several polar bears in and around the Town of St. Anthony over the past few days. Tracks have been observed in the community including the Cremaillere…
