July 17, 2018
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will provide an update on the department’s two-year study on hook-and-release practices in Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Wednesday, July 18). The update, including a technical briefing, will be provided at…
July 10, 2018
Vehicles will have limited access to the forest access road in the Millertown area (Duck Pond Road) effective Wednesday, July 11, until Saturday, July 14. The forest access road will open periodically during the day to allow traffic through but…
July 6, 2018
Residents of Makkovik are cautioned about polar bears after one was recently removed from the area. Polar bears are moving back north at this time of the year and depending on ice conditions can come close to shore and be…
July 4, 2018
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has made $2.5 million available to support plant workers impacted by the downturn in the fishing sector. Funding will come from the Labour Market Development Agreement and is in addition to $500,000 for other…
June 27, 2018
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will attend the meeting of federal, provincial and territorial minsters responsible for parks, protected areas, conservation, wildlife and biodiversity starting today (Wednesday, June 27) at Metropolitain, 700 Sussex Dr., Ottawa,…
June 27, 2018
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources is partnering with local rod and gun associations to offer hunter skills workshops to young people between the ages of 12 and 17. Forestry and wildlife officials will be providing support to the…
June 26, 2018
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, today provided an update on the status of forest fire season, in effect until September 30 in Newfoundland and Labrador. Since the beginning of fire season there have been 71…
June 21, 2018
Residents are cautioned about a polar bear reported in the St. Anthony area. Residents who live in areas where polar bears have been known to frequent are encouraged to take appropriate steps to avoid an encounter with bears. This includes…
June 20, 2018
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources will hold public consultation sessions to prepare a new five-year operating plan for Forest Management Districts 14 and 15 (Zone 6). The meetings are an opportunity for participants to provide input on potential…
June 15, 2018
Non-resident licences are expected to be available for purchase in other areas of the province next week. Non-resident licences cost $80 plus HST and a $5 vendor fee. Anglers are reminded that Federal Government regulations limit hook and release activity…
