Hunting and Trapping Guide

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1 Hunting and Trapping Guide

2 Minister s Message As Minister responsible for wildlife it gives me great pleasure to present the Hunting and Trapping Guide. This year s guide is a summary of upcoming seasons, quotas, bag limits, regulations and updates for hunting and trapping. In North America during the early twentieth century governments and the public were concerned about wildlife populations and their habitats. Some wildlife species were near extinction or threatened because of over hunting and/or loss of habitat. These concerns led to the development of principles and practices of modern wildlife management, designed to ensure the protection and long term sustainability of our resources. Today, government continues to conserve and protect our wildlife and support responsible, legal and humane hunting and trapping through many of the department s programs such as the Endangered Species and Biodiversity Program, the Hunter and Education Program and the five year Caribou Strategy. The responsibility and obligation towards wildlife management in Newfoundland and Labrador must also be recognized and supported by its users. I encourage everyone, especially our youth to become involved in promoting wildlife awareness and in sharing the enormous benefits our natural heritage has to offer. The Province of Newfoundland and Labrador is widely acknowledged as one of Canada s premier destinations for the pursuit of hunting and other outdoor recreational activities. Many of us have grown up having our diet supplemented with a variety of healthy wild game. Our close connection to the land and water has helped shape who we are as a people. As you prepare to head out this hunting and trapping season always remember to practice safety, good conduct and ethics and to pass along your knowledge and skills to your family and friends, especially our younger generation. Take pleasure in the opportunities and memories you create and most of all respect the environment, our wildlife and our wild places. CHARLENE JOHNSON MINISTER

3 Table of Contents Licence Fees Hunting Highlights and Changes...2 General Information for All Hunters...4 Hunting Regulations and Summaries Big Game Regulations... 8 Small Game Regulations...10 Coyote Regulations/Seasons...10 Migratory Game Bird Regulations...11 Penalties for Wildlife Offences...12 Sighting In Your Firearm...13 Newfoundland Small Game...14 Ptarmigan/Grouse/Snowshoe Hare...14 Snaring...15 Closed Zones - Snaring...15 Newfoundland Moose Areas/Seasons/Quotas...16 Newfoundland Caribou Areas/Seasons/Quotas...18 Newfoundland Five Year Caribou Strategy Update...20 Newfoundland Black Bear Areas/Seasons...21 Labrador Inuit Lands Claim Agreement...22 Labrador Small Game...23 Ptarmigan/Grouse/Snowshoe and Arctic Hare...23 Labrador Moose Areas/Seasons/Quotas Big Game Application and Draw Process Analysis of 2008 Draw Completing Your Application by Mail or Online...28 Spring/Fall Black Bear Application......Center Labrador Caribou Areas/Seasons Labrador Caribou Licencing...31 Labrador Black Bear Areas/Seasons Trapping Highlights and Changes Newfoundland Seasons/Zones...36 Labrador Seasons/Zones International Humane Trapping Standards Best Management Practices Creel Surveys/Avalon Angler Survey...42 Waterfowl Hunting Seasons Murre (Turr) Hunting Seasons...44 Closed Areas Hunting Code of Conduct How to Hunt Predators...50 Hunters: Helping to Manage Game Becoming an Outdoors-Woman...53 Youth Exchange Program...54 Hunter/Fisher Guide Program...55 Firearm Safety/Hunter Education Course...56 Contact Information...Inside Back Cover HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Licence Fees Moose Licence Resident HST Non-Resident HST Caribou Licence (Newfoundland) Resident HST Non-Resident HST Caribou General Licence (Labrador) Resident HST Non-Resident HST Caribou, Black Bear and Small Game Special Licence (Labrador) Residents of Torngat Mountains Electoral District FREE Black Bear Licence Resident (Labrador) HST Resident (Application) HST Non-Resident HST Ptarmigan/Grouse/Hare Licence Resident FREE Non-Resident (Canadian) HST Non-Resident (Alien) HST Youth (Under 16) Snaring Only FREE Trapper Licence General Trappers Licence HST Beaver Trapline Licence (Island) HST Guide Licence HST Other Licences Coyote Shooting Licence FREE Wolf Shooting Licence (Labrador) HST NOTE: 1. Licences sold through vendor outlets and/or Government Services Centres are subject to an additional $3.00 fee at the time of purchase. 2. Licences are non-refundable. 3. All licence fees are subject to change. Canada Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit (Ducks, Murres, Geese and Snipe)* Resident HST Non-Resident (Canadian) HST Non-Resident (Alien) HST * Cost includes a $8.50 Habitat Conservation Stamp Published by: Department of Environment and Conservation Wildlife Division P.O. Box 2007, Corner Brook, NL A2H 7S1 (709)

4 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Highlights and Changes Hunting IMPORTANT NOTICE This guide is neither a legal document nor a complete collection of current hunting regulations or firearms laws. It is an abbreviated guide issued for the convenience of hunters and trappers. The Wild Life Act and Regulations should be consulted for interpreting and applying the law. Please contact your nearest Wildlife Division Office or Department of Natural Resources Office for more information (see inside back cover for contact information). Big Game Moose Newfoundland On the Island of Newfoundland there are a total of 27,855 moose licences available for the hunt (14,670 either-sex, 12,685 male-only or calf and 500 female-only or calf). This represents an overall increase of 570 licences compared to the hunting season. Individual quotas have been adjusted for 12 moose management areas (MMA). Individual quotas in MMA s 6, 8, 10, 19, 20, 25, 28, 35, 36, 38 and 45 have increased while a decrease has occurred in MMA 34. Please see page 17 for additional information. Caribou Newfoundland There are a total of 880 caribou licences (465 either-sex and 415 maleonly) available for the 2009 hunting season. This represents an overall decrease of 355 licences. Caribou quota reductions have occurred in caribou management areas (CMA) 61, 64, 66, 67, 69, 76, 77, 78 and 79. Please see page 19 for more information. The Department of Environment and Conservation is continuing activities related to the Five Year Caribou Strategy. Research and monitoring initiatives indicate that Newfoundland woodland caribou herds continue to decline. Based on current results, a harvest management strategy is in place that is designed to minimize the contribution hunting may have on caribou herds that are experiencing a decline. Updated animal survey results and accurate information from hunter returns is critical to the implementation of this strategy. Current management guidelines require a very conservative harvest (quota) where natural adult mortality exceeds recruitment rates. This approach will be applied to each herd until the population stabilizes. Closing a CMA to hunting in the future is a possiblity if current trends continue. The Department s strategy to address concerns with Newfoundland woodland caribou will continue to examine other aspects of the caribou decline including predator impacts and possible management actions. Please see page 20 for more information. Black Bear - Newfoundland The spring bear hunt opens May 9, 2009 and closes July 11, 2009 for all Bear Management Areas (BMA) open to hunting. For more information on black bear hunting please see page 21. Non-Resident Quotas Non-resident quotas for Island moose and caribou are included in the tables on page 17 and 19 respectively. These licences are available only to licenced outfitters through the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. Caribou - Labrador Labrador caribou zones that have fixed dates are subject to closure if it is confirmed by the Department of Environment and Conservation that threatened woodland caribou are occupying the CMA(s). Areas which do not have fixed opening dates require an announcement via press release from Government before they can be opened and are subject to the migration of the George River caribou. More information related to the Labrador caribou hunt can be found on pages Changes to the Big Game Licence Draw System The Wildlife Division is currently reviewing the big game licence draw process and the Wildlife Information Management System in an effort to provide an easier to understand application and draw process and generally improve upon our current system. Any changes resulting from this review will be published in the Hunting and Trapping Guide. Notice to Hunters Aerial surveys of moose and caribou may be conducted during the winter and spring of Hunters are advised that additional quota changes may occur in some areas before the licence draw takes place. Small Game The use of stainless steel wire for snaring of small game is not permitted on the Island of Newfoundland. Snarers shall only use approved snare wire, which includes 22 gauge brass or six-strand picture cord, except in areas closed to snaring (please see pages 15 and for more information). These changes were implemented to assist with ongoing efforts to mitigate the accidental capture of Newfoundland marten and other non-target species throughout the Island. Wildlife Diseases Recent incidents of emaciated (thin) moose have been observed and reported in areas on the Northern Peninsula. Monitoring efforts to date do not suggest any cause for concern for the public nor is there any confirmation of a common disease for moose populations in that region. To assist efforts in examining this further, hunters and trappers are please asked to report any observations of sick or diseased wildlife to your nearest Department of Natural Resources or Wildlife Division Office (see inside back cover for contact information). 2

5 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Migratory Game Birds Environment Canada s Canad-ian Wildlife Service introduced Waterfowler Heritage Days in Newfoundland and Labrador in This initiative provides young hunters under the age of majority with the opportunity to practice hunting skills, learn about wildlife conservation, and reinforce safety training in a structured, supervised environment before the season opens for other hunters. Licenced adult hunters who serve as mentors have an opportunity to pass on their considerable skills and knowledge by offering guidance and advice to younger hunters. Further information on this program can be found at the Newfoundland and Labrador Migratory Birds Hunting Regulations website at /publications/reg/index_e.cfm. Deadline for Applications Whether you are mailing your application or using our online services, applications must be received before the close of business for each of the following: Moose/Caribou (Draw) April 24, 2009 Spring Black Bear (Island) April 24, 2009 Fall Black Bear (Island) June 26, 2009 ONLINE SERVICES Wildlife internet services are available to all eligible residents of Newfoundland and Labrador. To access these services visit and use the login identification and password provided to you. Please remember to keep this information secure. These services can be used to apply in the big game licence draw for moose and caribou (Island), and submit spring and fall Black Bear applications (Island), trapper licence renewals and guide licence renewals. Big game licence draw applicants can check the status of an application after the licence draw is complete. Required payments can also be made online. New Applicants 2010 Draw To be eligible for the 2010 Big Game Licence Draw, new applicants must complete the Firearm Safety/Hunter Education Course or apply for a resident Outdoor Identification Card (OIC) with attached proof of completion (required) of a recognized hunter training course before November 30, The OIC application can be found online at env/wildlife/licences/outdoorcard.htm. COMPLETE YOUR RETURN ONLINE Completing your big game, trapper or guide licence return online is easy when you use the Wildlife Division s website. This service is available to resident hunters who apply for/receive licences in the big game licence draw or apply for spring/fall black bear licences, general trapper/beaver licences or a guide licence. Visit to access. LICENCE RETURNS PLAY A CRITI- CAL ROLE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OUR GAME POPULATIONS. PLEASE DO YOUR PART BY SENDING IN YOUR LICENCE RETURN AT THE END OF THE HUNTING OR TRAP- PING SEASON, OR WHEN YOUR BIG GAME ANIMAL HAS BEEN HARVEST- ED. Coyote Shooting - Season The open season for holders of a coyote shooting licence begins on September 12, 2009 and closes July 10, See page 10 for more information. Youth Exchange Program Congratulations to James Kellough and his uncle Dave of Grand Falls-Windsor, our Newfoundland and Labrador winners of the 2008 Youth Hunting and Fishing Exchange Program. For information concerning the 2008 and 2009 Exchange, please see page 54. Sunday Hunting Beginning in , Sunday hunting will be permitted beginning October 4, 2009 up to April 30, 2010 provided that the season for the game being hunted is open and you possess a valid hunting licence. Closed Areas Hunters are asked to review the Closed Areas on pages New maps have been added for the Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve and the Sandy Cove Provisional Ecological Reserve. 3

6 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE General Information for All Hunters and Trappers Licences Required By Hunters In Newfoundland and Labrador, hunting is open to residents and nonresidents. To hunt game with firearms, a resident must possess a valid hunting licence and an Outdoor Identification Card (OIC) from the Wildlife Division. The OIC is proof that a hunter has met the province s hunter training requirements. In the case of a non-resident, hunters must also possess a valid hunting licence and provide equivalent proof or verification of meeting his/her jurisdictional hunting requirement. All hunters must possess the licence and OIC (or non-resident equivalent) while hunting and may only hunt those species for which an open season has been declared. RESIDENCY STATUS A Resident of Newfoundland and Labrador is: 1. A Canadian citizen who has lived in this Province for six consecutive months immediately preceding his/her application for a licence; 2. A person, other than a Canadian citizen, who has lived in this Province for 12 consecutive months immediately preceding his/her application for a licence; 3. While stationed in the Province a member of the Canadian Forces or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; or 4. While stationed outside the Province a member of the Canadian Forces or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who was born in the Province; 5. A person ordinarily a resident of the Province who leaves the Province to attend a recognized educational institution and who intends to return to the Province upon completion of studies at the institution concerned. A Non-Resident (Canadian) is a person who is a Canadian citizen but is not a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador. A Non-Resident (Alien) is a person who is not a Canadian citizen. Firearms Safety/Hunter Education Course Persons wishing to become eligible to hunt game with a firearm must first complete the Firearms Safety/Hunter Education Course. The course is offered year-round at College of the North Atlantic Campuses. Exemptions may apply for persons who have completed other recognized hunter training programs. Please see page 56 for further information. Outdoor Identification Card (OIC) The Outdoor Identification Card is issued to all residents who have completed the Firearm Safety/Hunter Education Course and to those who previously completed the Hunter Capability Test or the Canadian Firearm Safety Course (in Newfoundland and Labrador only) before April The OIC, along with the appropriate hunting licence, is required to be in a persons possession while hunting with firearms. If your OIC becomes lost or damaged, temporary OIC s may be obtained by contacting a Department of Natural Resources Regional or District Office or you may contact the Wildlife Division Office in Corner Brook (for contact information see inside back cover). Trapper Education Course Successful completion of a Trapper Education Course is a mandatory prerequisite of licensing for all beaver and general trappers with the exception of persons born before September 30, 1926 who have held a trapping licence at least one year since the season. To obtain information on a Trapper Education Course to be held in your area contact Clarence Pritchett, P.O. Box 337, Gambo, NL, A0G 1T0 or phone (709) Age Limits In this Province, to hunt small game or migratory game birds with firearms, a person must be 16 years of age or older (please note federal firearms regulations below). To hunt big game you must be 18 years of age by August 31st in the year for which the licence is valid. Persons less than 16 years of age may purchase licences to take small game and furbearers by snaring and/or trapping only. Federal Firearms Regulations Regulations under the Firearms Act require licencing of all gun owners and registration of all non-restricted firearms. A firearms licence is also required to purchase ammunition. All hunters should be aware of these regulations. Minors For the purpose of hunting small game or migratory game birds with firearms in this Province, hunters between 16 and 18 years of age require a Minor s Possession Licence or be under immediate and direct supervision of a person who can lawfully possess firearms (i.e. has a valid Possession Only Licence or Possession and Acquisition Licence). For more information about the federal firearms regulations, please contact the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program at or through their website at 4

7 HOW DO I GET A LICENCE? Moose and Caribou Licences Resident moose licences for Newfoundland and Labrador and resident caribou licences for Newfoundland (Island) are only available through the Wildlife Division s big game licence draw. See page 25 for information on the big game licence draw process. New applicants must complete the FS/HE Course before November 30th prior to the year of application. See page 56 for more information on the course. Big game licence applications are automatically mailed to qualified resident hunters each year. Newfoundland (Island) - Black Bear Licences Newfoundland (Island) resident black bear licences are only available through an application process. Black bear licence applications can be found at the center of this Guide or are available from your nearest DNR Regional or District Office (see inside back cover for contact information). Labrador - Caribou and Black Bear Licences Resident general and special caribou licences, and resident black bear licences, are available from the Government Services Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay (Phone (709) ), the Wabush Provincial Building (Phone (709) ), or vendor outlets throughout Labrador. For more information on Labrador caribou and black bear licences, please see pages Resident Small Game Licences Small game licences are available at numerous sporting goods, hardware or general stores (vendor outlets) throughout the Province. Resident hunters must provide their Newfoundland and Labrador Driver s Licence or Photo Identification Number available from the Motor Registration Division. Other forms of identification, such as an MCP card, are permissible if a Driver s Licence or Photo Identification Number is not available. HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Resident Trapping Licences Trapper licence applications are mailed automatically to registered trappers by the Wildlife Division. Applications are also available at all DNR Regional or District Offices (see back cover for contact information). Applicants are reminded that all trappers must complete a mandatory trapper education course, except persons born before September 30, There is no cutoff date for the receipt of general trapping licence applications. To receive a licence prior to the start of the trapping season, applications must be received not later than August 30, Applications received after that date will be processed at the earliest available time. See page 33 for more information. Migratory Game Bird Permits Federal migratory game bird permits are available only through Canada Post Offices. The permit is valid throughout Canada. (Note: Additional provincial hunting licences may be required to hunt migratory game birds in other Provinces). Lost Licences If a hunting licence has been lost, stolen or damaged, you must get a replacement licence before you continue hunting. You may get a replacement big game licence/tags from any DNR Regional Office or Wildlife Division Office. Please return any part of the original licence or tags still in your possession. An affidavit, describing the circumstances of the loss, must be completed and signed by a Justice of the Peace, Commissioner of Oaths, Notary Public, etc. A $2.00 fee will be charged for a replacement big game licence/tags. Replacement small game licences are available from the VENDOR where you purchased your original licence. When you purchase a small game licence, keep the return in a safe place separate from the licence. Record the date of purchase, licence number and the Vendor s name and address. If you lose your licence bring the return or the information you recorded to the Vendor where a replacement will be issued. There is no fee for a replacement small game licence. For lost or stolen migratory game bird permits, hunters are asked to contact the Canadian Wildlife Service, 6 Bruce Street, Mt. Pearl, NL, A1N 4T3 (Phone (709) ). Guide Licences First time applicants for a guide licence must include, along with their guide licence application and proof of Canadian residency status, proof of: successful completion of a recognized Firearm Safety/Hunter Education Course; and successful completion of a recognized boat safety course or equivalent; and a valid emergency first aid certificate; or successful completion of a recognized guide training program. Guide applications are available from Wildlife or Regional/District DNR Offices or can be downloaded from the Wildlife Division s website at /guide.htm. Renewal payments may be processed online by visiting HEALTH WARNING Cadmium in Moose/Caribou Livers and Kidneys The Wildlife Division, after consultation with Health Canada, recommends the public not eat the liver or kidneys of moose or caribou. The cadmium contained in one meal of either liver or kidney, combined with a person s normal consumption of cadmium in other foods, would likely be more than the weekly allowable intake of cadmium as recommended by the World Health Organization. NON-RESIDENTS Licences Non-residents must apply for a big game licence through one of the Province s licenced outfitters. Nonresidents do not require the services of an outfitter or guide to hunt small game, coyotes or migratory game birds. Hunter Information 1. General information and regulations found in this brochure are applicable to non-residents. 2. Non-resident hunters must possess a valid non-resident hunting 5

8 licence. He/she must also possess proof or verification of having met his/her own jurisdiction s hunter education requirements and must present this information immediately upon request of a Conservation Officer. 3. Non-resident big game hunters are required to be accompanied by licenced guides. Guides are supplied by licenced outfitters. Small game, coyote or waterfowl hunters do not require guides. 4. Non-resident big game licences (bear, moose, caribou) are only available through licenced outfitters.* Hunters should contact the outfitter of their choice to determine the availability of licences and to obtain the required application forms. 5. Non-resident small game licences are available through regular vendor outlets. Migratory game bird permits are available through Canada Post Offices. 6. Hunters must use a U.S. Customs Declaration Form 3315 for all game entering the United States from Canada. American hunters should obtain these at U.S. Customs when leaving the United States. 7. Hunters must possess a game export permit to take game out of the Province. Export permits are available free of charge from all DNR and Wildlife Division Offices and licenced outfitters. 8. Non-resident black bear hunters also require a CITES permit to transport black bear parts outside Canada. 9. Non-residents arriving at a Canada * For a list of outfitters and complete information on non-resident hunting, write to the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, Outdoor Product Development, P.O. Box 8700, St. John s, NL, A1B 4J6, or call (709) , toll free , or fax (709) , or visit their website at HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Customs port must declare all their firearms. For further information, contact the Canadian Firearms Program at or visit ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES It is unlawful for a person to use or operate an all-terrain vehicle outside an approved area. A person who holds a valid big game licence and, as permitted by the licence, has killed a moose, caribou or bear may use or operate an all-terrain vehicle outside an approved area for the purpose of transporting the animal from the place where it was killed. This does not apply to wilderness or ecological reserves. A person other than the licence holder may use or operate an allterrain vehicle for the purpose of transporting an animal from the place where it was killed, but the licence holder shall remain in the immediate area. A person shall not use or operate an all-terrain vehicle where an approved area may reasonably be used for this purpose. A moose or caribou shall be tagged as required before an all-terrain vehicle is to be used or operated. A person shall not use or operate an all-terrain vehicle more than five times to and from the place where the animal was killed and, when traveling from the place where the animal was killed, a portion of the animal shall be on the all-terrain vehicle or on a trailer being towed by the all-terrain vehicle. Where more than one all-terrain vehicle is used or operated in relation to the transporting of a single animal the total number of trips for all the all-terrain vehicles shall not exceed five. A person shall not carry, transport or have in his or her possession a firearm while using or operating an all-terrain vehicle for the purposes noted above. For more information, please contact the Lands Branch, Department of Environment and Conservation at: St. John s (709) Clarenville (709) Gander (709) Corner Brook (709) Goose Bay (709) ACCESS TO PROBLEM MOOSE ON FARMS In order to more efficiently deal with problem moose on farms, and to make better use of hunting opportunities in areas where these problems occur, a DNR Regional Office may authorize licence holders to assist farmers in removing problem moose on farms. If you are interested, submit your name(s) and telephone number(s) to the nearest DNR Regional Office (see inside back cover). Selections will be made in the order names are received. If a problem arises, you may be called to the site to either remove a moose shot by the farmer or a Conservation Officer, or you may be asked to hunt on the farm according to instructions from the Conservation Officer and farmer. WILDERNESS RESERVE ENTRY PERMITS It is unlawful to enter the Avalon Wilderness Reserve or the Bay du Nord Wilderness Reserve without an entry permit. A person who holds a valid Big Game Licence for a moose, caribou or black bear management area that is inside a wilderness area does not require a Wilderness Reserve Entry Permit. For more information on Wilderness Reserve Entry Permits please contact the Parks and Natural Areas Division (see inside back cover for contact information). MEAT SPOILAGE Over 75% of cases of meat spoilage of big game reported to the Wildlife Division occur as a result of improper handling or field care by the hunter. Hunters are advised that a replacement licence will only be issued if a big game animal is found to be unfit for consumption because of disease or previous injury and the entire carcass has been submitted for disposal. Contact your nearest Regional DNR office for more information. 6

9 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Hunting Regulations and Summaries This section contains a summary of the regulations that you need to know when hunting in Newfoundland and Labrador. This summary is neither a legal document nor a complete collection of current hunting regulations or firearm laws. It is an abbreviated guide issued for the convenience of hunters. The Wild Life Act and Regulations should be consulted for interpreting and applying the law. Contact the nearest Wildlife Division or DNR Office if you have any questions. Hunting means chasing, pursuing, worrying, following after or on the trail of or searching for, or lying in wait for wildlife whether or not the wildlife is then or later captured, injured or killed. Hunt and hunter have corresponding meanings. Open Season means any period during which it is lawful to hunt, take, or kill, or attempt to hunt, take, or kill wildlife under the provision of the Wild Life Act and Regulations. Closed Season means any period during which hunting, taking, or killing of wildlife is prohibited. "Firearm" means a device by which a missile is discharged by means of an explosive propellant or by compressed air or by a spring and includes sporting guns of all calibres, automatic or autoloading guns, repeating guns, pump guns, set guns, swivel guns, punt guns, rifles, pistols and revolvers of every description, crossbows, longbows and compound bows. REGULATIONS FOR ALL HUNTERS! Hunting Prohibited Except in Open Seasons It is unlawful to hunt, take or kill any wildlife except during open seasons. Licence Required It is unlawful to hunt, take, or kill any wildlife without a valid licence. It is unlawful for a resident to hunt with a firearm unless you possess an Outdoor Identification Card or jurisdictional equivalent in the case of a non-resident. See inside back cover for more information. Licences It is unlawful: to make a false statement or supply false information when applying for a licence; to complete an application form for a big game licence on behalf of another person, without the permission of that person; to apply for a licence/pool advancement if you have been prohibited, by a court, from possessing a firearm; to apply for a licence/pool advancement if you have been prohibited by a court, from holding a licence; for a resident to apply for a licence with a non-resident; to hunt without your licence and/or tags on your person; to hunt on a licence belonging to someone else; to transfer your licence to another person, with the exception of Resident Labrador Caribou Licences in Labrador (see page 31); to hunt on a licence which has been changed, altered or defaced in any manner. Surrender of Licences - Checks If requested by a Conservation Officer, you must produce your licence. If requested by a Conservation Officer, you must produce your Outdoor Identification Card or jurisdictional equivalent in the case of a non-resident. If requested by a Conservation Officer, you must stop at a wildlife check-station and produce licences, tags, firearms, ammunition and wildlife for inspection. Bag Limit It is unlawful to exceed the bag limits as stated in the Annual Hunting Orders. Refer to the tables in this Guide for each game species. Firearms, Ammunition It is unlawful: unless you have a permit, to carry, transport or possess firearms or ammunition during a closed season in any area frequented by wildlife. NOTE: A person travelling to a hunting area may, if he/she holds the proper game licence, transport a firearm or ammunition if the firearm is cased or securely wrapped and tied; unless you have a valid game licence and/or permit, to carry, transport or possess firearms or ammunition during an open season for shooting in any area frequented by wildlife; to carry, transport or possess, in any area frequented by wildlife, any pump or autoloading shotgun unless it is plugged or altered so that it cannot carry any more than a total of three shells in the magazine and chamber combined; to hunt with any fully automatic rifle (semi-automatic or autoloading rifles may be used); unless you have a permit, to possess in any camp, tent or summer cottage, any firearm during closed season; to carry, transport or possess a loaded firearm in or on, or discharge a firearm from, any aircraft, motor vehicle, snow machine, or all-terrain vehicle. NOTE: a firearm is considered to be loaded if there is a live shell or cartridge in the chamber or magazine and the magazine is attached to the firearm in its usual position; to discharge a firearm from or across any railway bed, highway, public or private road; to use or possess, in any area frequented by wildlife, any ammunition that has been cut, ringed or altered in any way; for a licenced hunter to carry or possess more than one firearm unless each extra firearm is cased or securely wrapped and tied; to discharge a firearm within 1,000 meters of a school, playground or athletic field or within 300 meters of a dwelling; 7

10 to discharge a firearm or hunt on most community pastures during the period May 1 to November 30 inclusive; to discharge or handle a firearm while hunting without exercising reasonable care for the safety of other persons. Hunting Near Wood Cutting Operations Hunters are advised that it is illegal to discharge a firearm within 1000 meters of a commercial wood cutting operation that has been clearly marked by signs stating No Hunting. Bows and Arrows It is unlawful: to hunt any wildlife with a crossbow and arrows; to hunt any wildlife with an arrow tipped with poison or a drug; to hunt any wildlife with an arrow equipped with barbed or explosive arrowheads. Hunting at Night It is unlawful to hunt any game with night lights of any description. Sunday Hunting Sunday hunting is permitted beginning the first Sunday in October and ending April 30 for all areas of the province that are open to hunting. Dogs It is unlawful to take a dog unleashed or to allow a dog to run in any area frequented by wildlife from April 1 to August 31 inclusive, except in designated field trial/dog training areas and during designated times. For information on field trial/dog training areas, please contact your nearest DNR or Wildlife Division office. A Conservation Officer may destroy any dog found to be harassing wildlife. Wounded Animals Any person who kills, cripples or wounds any game animal shall make all reasonable efforts to retrieve that animal. 8 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Aircraft and Vehicles It is unlawful: to chase or harass any wildlife with any aircraft, motor vehicle, boat, snow machine or all-terrain vehicle of any type; to hunt any wildlife with, or possess any loaded firearm on, any aircraft, motor vehicle, snow machine, or all-terrain vehicle of any type. Such vehicles may be used for transportation to and from a hunting area and for transporting any game taken, except where restrictions apply to the use of allterrain vehicles; to use any aircraft to search for or locate any wildlife for hunting on your own behalf or on behalf of any other person. Guides It is unlawful: to act as a guide without a valid guide s licence; for a guide, while so employed, to kill or take game; for a guide, while so employed, to accept meat in payment or partial payment for services rendered. Export of Game If you have a valid hunting licence and an export permit, you may export or take out of the Province any game legally taken. Export permits are available free from any DNR or Wildlife Division Office. Federal Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Regulations prohibit the use of used burlap or other used bags. Use new wrapping material only. BIG GAME REGULATIONS In addition to the Regulations For All Hunters, these regulations apply to big game hunters. Age Limit To apply for a Big Game Licence you must be eighteen years of age or older by August 31 in the year of application. Licence Limit A person who holds a big game licence issued through the draw process may hold only one big game licence to shoot a moose or one big game licence to shoot a caribou in a twelve month period ending the 30th day of April. The above does not prevent the holder of either of these licences from holding a regular caribou hunting licence for Labrador nor does it prevent the holder of a special caribou licence or a regular caribou licence from holding one of the big game licences issued through the draw process. Party Licence Each member of a party licence is considered to be the holder of that licence. Members of the party licence may carry firearms and hunt provided they are in the immediate area of and within sight of each other while both are hunting. As a member of a party licence, you may hunt alone provided you are carrying the licence and tags. Only the persons named on a party licence are eligible to hunt with that licence. In Labrador, party licence regulations do not apply to caribou hunting where one person may be designated to hunt for another (see page 31). Firearms, Ammunition It is unlawful: to hunt big game (moose, caribou or black bear) with any.22 calibre rifle or any rifle using ammunition with a bullet weight of less than 100 grains or a muzzle energy less than 1,500 foot pounds. For this regulation.22 calibre includes.218,.219,.220,.222, ,.223,.224 and.225 calibre rifles. NOTE: In Labrador, caribou may be hunted using.22 calibre centerfire rifles which have a muzzle energy of 1,500 foot pounds or more; to hunt big game with a rifle slug with any shotgun smaller than 20 gauge; to hunt big game with or carry in any area frequented by wildlife, full metal cased non-expanding bullets commonly known as service ammunition; to hunt big game with a firearm using any ammunition other than a single bullet or ball.

11 Bow and Arrows It is unlawful: to hunt big game with a long bow, recurve bow or compound bow and arrow unless the bow has at least twenty kilograms pull at full draw; to hunt big game unless the hunting arrows are tipped with a metal hunting head with two or more sharpened cutting edges. Hunters with a Disability (Disabled Hunter Program) Disabled hunters must submit an Application for Disabled Hunter Program, and be approved, before designating someone to harvest their big game animal. This application can be found online, or you may contact your nearest Wildlife Division or DNR office (see inside back cover for website and contact information). Disabled hunters who receive a big game licence, shall in the case of a permanently legally blind person, and may in the case of a permanently mobility impaired person designate at any one time only one designated shooter to shoot and retrieve the type and sex of big game animal named on the disabled hunter s licence provided that: a) the disabled hunter remains in sight of the designated hunter; and b) the designated hunter possesses the disabled hunter s big game licence and tags. A person designated to shoot on behalf of a disabled hunter need not keep the disabled hunter in sight when in pursuit of an animal that has been injured by the licence holder or designated hunter. A designated hunter may be designated by not more than one disabled hunter per season. A designated hunter means a resident who, while not prohibited from the courts to possess a firearm or hold a game licence, and while in possession of his/her own valid Outdoor Identification Card, is designated by a disabled hunter to shoot and retrieve the big game animal of the kind and sex named on the disabled hunter s licence. Bag Limit While there are exceptions, most Big Game Licences have a bag limit of one animal. Hunters are HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE advised to read the hunting season sections in this Guide. Hunting Hours It is unlawful to hunt big game earlier than one-half hour before sunrise or later than one-half hour after sunset on any day. Snares It is unlawful to use traps, pitfalls or snares of any description to hunt big game. (NOTE: Licenced black bear hunters may snare black bears using Aldrich foot snares or similar devices (designed to capture and hold bears by the foot) and must be set in a covered cubby set. The set must be clearly marked with a warning sign indicating that a bear snaring device is set in the cubby.) Dogs It is unlawful to use a dog for hunting big game. Swimming Animals It is unlawful to hunt or molest any big game animal while it is swimming. Proof of Sex or Age The holder(s) of a male-only licence must leave the scrotum of the animal taken attached to one hind quarter as proof of sex. NOTE: The testicles and penis may be removed, if desired, but the scrotum must remain attached to the carcass until the animal is transported to the hunter s home. If a calf is harvested on a maleonly or calf or female-only or calf licence, hunters must retain the jawbone of their kill as proof of age. The holder(s) of a femaleonly licence must retain the head of their kill as proof of sex. Use of Tags - Transport of Big Game Tags issued with a big game licence must be attached and locked on the animal before it is removed from the place of kill. It is unlawful to possess or transport big game unless the tags are attached and locked to the carcass between the tendon and the leg bone of each quarter so that the tag cannot be removed without breaking the seal, cutting, breaking or tearing the tag, tendon or bone. The tags must remain with the meat until it has been used or consumed. NOTE: If you give a quarter of the animal to someone, the attached tag must remain in the possession of that person until the meat is used or consumed. A big game animal must be removed from the place of kill on or before the closing date of the season. NOTE: If you cannot remove the animal by that date, you must get a permit to transport game in closed season from a Conservation Officer. Surrender of Licences - Returns - Unused Tags You must fill in and forward your licence return to the Wildlife Division within seven days of the date of kill or within seven days after the close of the season if no kill is made. If you do not take an animal, you must return the unused tags issued with the licence. FAULTY TAGS In rare cases a tag may be faulty, and fail to seal. IF THIS OCCURS, CON- TACT THE NEAREST CONSERVA- TION OFFICER IMMEDIATELY. IT IS AN OFFENSE TO TRANSPORT MEAT WITH UNSEALED TAGS. A replacement tag will be issued and must be affixed before the meat is moved from the actual site of the kill. Lost or Stolen Tags Big game tags that have been damaged, lost or stolen must immediately be reported to a Conservation Officer. It is an offense to transport or move a big game animal from the place of kill unless tags have been properly affixed to the animal. Replacement tags may be acquired by contacting your nearest Regional or District DNR office or by contacting the Wildlife Division. Please see inside back cover for contact informa- Gifts of Game If you wish to give game meat to friends or family, you must provide a note indicating the following information: licence number, quantity of game meat, date, and the names of the people involved. The individual receiving the game meat must possess the note until the meat is used or consumed. 9

12 Surrender of Jawbone Every successful moose or caribou hunter must return the lower jawbone of his/her kill to the Wildlife Division and, upon request by a Conservation Officer, shall submit the tagged jawbone of the moose or caribou for inspection. Jawbone/Bear Skull Returns Big game hunters are asked not to mail the lower jawbones of moose or caribou or black bear skulls. Jawbones and bear skulls must be brought to the nearest drop-off point or DNR office. Please call your local DNR Office for locations (see inside back cover for contact information). Hunters must place jawbones or bear skulls, with affixed tag, in the box provided at a drop-off location and are asked not to wrap jawbones or skulls in plastic bags. Possession or Sale of Big Game You may possess big game meat only if you hold a valid licence or if you have been freely given the meat by a valid licence holder. If you are not the licence holder, you must get written proof that you acquired the meat from a licence holder and you must show this proof if requested by a Conservation Officer. You can only sell big game meat if you have a valid selling permit (available free from the Wildlife Division) and the buyer has a valid Wild Meat Service Licence. SMALL GAME REGULATIONS In addition to the Regulations For All Hunters, these regulations apply to small game hunters. Age Limits You must be 16 years of age to hunt small game with firearms. Persons less than 16 years of age may obtain a licence to take small game (except Migratory Birds) by snaring only. Firearms, Ammunition It is unlawful: to hunt small game using a shotgun that can hold more than three shells in the magazine and chamber combined, or to use a shotgun 10 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE loaded with a single bullet. Note: Small game may be harvested using a.22 rimfire rifle. Bow and Arrows It is unlawful: to hunt small game with a long bow, recurve bow or compound bow unless it has at least 10 kilograms pull at full draw; to hunt small game with a long bow, recurve bow or compound bow unless the arrow is tipped with a blunt small game tip designed to kill by shock. Bag Limits Daily bag limits and possession limits have been outlined on pages 14 and 23 for small game. Snares It is unlawful: to set snares for small game until the first day of the open season. Snares must be removed on or before the last day of the open season; for any person to set snares to take or kill wild birds except the holder of a small game licence for ptarmigan and grouse for an area open to this activity; to use a net of any kind to take or kill any small game; to use a fish hook or snare equipped with a fish hook to take or kill any small game; on the Island, to set snares for small game using snare wire other than 22 gauge brass or six strand picture cord that is attached to a firm anchor. See pages 15 and for areas closed to snaring. Dogs It is unlawful, while hunting small game with a dog, to allow the dog to harass any big game animal. Sale of Small Game Rabbits and grouse legally taken under licence may be sold to anyone during the open season and within seven days thereafter. Ptarmigan may only be sold if you have a selling permit and the buyer has a Wild Meat Service licence. Selling permits are available free from the Wildlife Division. FURBEARERS Furbearers, except coyote, and wolf in Labrador, may only be taken by licenced trappers. This includes beaver, lynx, marten, mink, muskrat, otter, red squirrel, wolf, fox, and weasel. Furbearers accidentally taken in snares by small game hunters should be released if they are alive. They may be released by covering the animal in a coat, tarpaulin or tree tops and then either cutting or undoing the snare. Every effort should be made to release nontarget animals. Dead or injured furbearers must be turned over or reported to the nearest DNR Office. For information on trapping seasons, zones, firearms and licencing, please see pages or contact your nearest DNR or Wildlife Division Office (see inside back cover for contact information). COYOTE HUNTING The coyote shooting season opens September 12, 2009 and closes July 10, A Coyote Shooting Licence permits hunters to use centerfire rifle calibres up to and including.225 (i.e..17 Rem.,.22 Hornet,.204 Ruger,.218 Bee,.222 and.223 Rem.,.223 WSSM, Rem.,.220 Swift,.224 Weatherby Mag. and.225 Win.) Shotguns may also be used but hunters may only use No. 2 shot or larger. Holders of a coyote shooting licence are not permitted to use rimfire rifles to hunt coyotes. Coyotes may be harvested by holders of a valid big game, small game, or wolf shooting licence during the open season and in the management area where the licence is valid. Hunters may harvest coyotes using firearms and ammunition permitted under the authority of the licence type they possess. Hunters who use a shotgun for hunting coyotes must use shot size No. 2 or larger. All hunters must report the numbers of coyotes taken and must submit coyote carcasses to their nearest DNR office. A $25 collection fee is offered for coyote carcasses. Due to the volume of furbearer carcasses submitted, please allow a minimum of 6-8 weeks to receive your payment. Hunters may offer coyote pelts for market. Fur Export Permits may be required for hunters shipping furs out of province that are not handled through a fur agent. See fur sales, page 35.

13 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD REGULATIONS The following is a summary of the Migratory Game Bird Regulations as they apply in Newfoundland and Labrador. Migratory game birds (ducks, geese, snipe) are managed by the federal government under the Migratory Birds Convention Act. For complete information on the Migratory Birds Convention Act and Migratory Birds Regulations, contact the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS), 6 Bruce Street, Mount Pearl, NL, A1N 4T3, or call (709) , or write to the Director General, CWS, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0E7, or visit Regional CWS Offices: Mount Pearl (709) Lewisporte (709) Goose Bay (709) Licence Requirements To hunt migratory game birds (ducks, geese and snipe) you must possess a valid Canada Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit. Murres (Turrs) In Newfoundland and Labrador, a Canada Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit is required to hunt murres (turrs) in open season. Contact the Canadian Wildlife Service (see page 44) for more information on turr hunting. Migratory Game Bird Regulations also apply to Murres with the exceptions identified on page 44. Age Limits To hunt migratory game birds (ducks, geese and snipe) or murres in Newfoundland and Labrador, you must be 16 years of age or older (this is a provincial requirement). HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Firearms, Ammunition It is unlawful: to hunt migratory game birds using a shotgun that can hold more than three shells in the magazine and chamber combined; to hunt migratory game birds with a rifle or shotgun loaded with a single bullet; to hunt migratory game birds with any shotgun larger than a 10 gauge; while hunting migratory game birds, to possess more than one shotgun unless each shotgun in excess of one is unloaded and cased; to hunt migratory game birds using any shot other than non-toxic shot (except murres). Aircraft, Vehicles, Boats It is unlawful: to shoot migratory game birds from any aircraft, sailboat, power boat, aircraft or motorized vehicle, or any vehicle to which a draught animal is attached; to use a boat, aircraft or motor vehicle to disturb migratory game birds in order to drive them toward a hunter. NOTE: It is permitted to retrieve dead or injured birds by the use of a power boat. Decoys It is unlawful to use live birds as decoys or to use recorded bird calls when hunting migratory game birds. Bag Limits Information concerning seasons and bag limits is available at the time of purchase of your Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit at a Canada Post Outlet or by visiting Also please see page 43 and 44. Wounded Birds It is unlawful to kill, cripple or wound a migratory game bird without making all reasonable efforts to retrieve it. Hunting Hours It is unlawful to hunt migratory game birds earlier than one-half hour before sunrise or later than one-half hour after sunset on any day. Bait Restrictions It is unlawful: in this Province to deposit bait in any place during the period beginning 14 days before the first day of the open season and ending on the day immediately following the last day of the open season; in this Province to hunt migratory game birds within 400 meters of any place where bait has been deposited unless the place has been free of bait for at least seven days. Possession and Transport It is unlawful: to possess or transport a migratory game bird unless at least one wing with its feathers remains attached to the bird. The wing and feathers may be removed when the bird is prepared for immediate cooking or after the bird is stored at the owner s residence; to ship or transport a package containing migratory birds unless the package or container is clearly marked with the name and address of the shipper, the Migratory Game Bird Permit number under which the birds were taken, and the exact contents of the package; to possess a carcass of a migratory game bird belonging to or taken by another person unless the carcass has attached to it a tag or note that is signed by the holder of the Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit under which the bird was taken and that indicates the name and address of the permit holder, the migratory game bird permit number and the date the bird was taken; to possess any shot other than non-toxic shot for the purpose of hunting migratory game birds (this does not apply to turr hunting). Egg and Nests It is unlawful to take, injure or destroy the eggs or nests of migratory birds at any time. Sale of Migratory Game Birds It is unlawful to buy or sell any migratory game bird. This includes the buying or selling of murres (turrs). Provincial Regulations While hunting migratory game birds, you must also abide by all Provincial hunting regulations. Please see pages 4 to

14 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Penalties for Wildlife Offences Penalties for Offences Involving Moose or Caribou Hunters are cautioned that the penalties for offences relating to moose or caribou are very stiff and that the courts cannot reduce these penalties. The minimum penalties, upon conviction for an offence relating to moose or caribou are: 1. for a first offence, a fine of $1, or imprisonment for not less than one month and the court shall make an order prohibiting the person from holding a moose or caribou licence for a period of five years; 2. for a second offence within five years, a fine of $3, and imprisonment for not less than one month and the court may, depending upon the circumstances, permanently prohibit the persons from holding a moose or caribou licence; 3. wildlife, firearms, and in some cases, vehicles, may be forfeited. Read the regulation section of this brochure carefully. If you are not sure that your planned hunting methods are legal, contact your nearest DNR or Wildlife Division Office (see inside back cover for contact information). A mistake could cost you $1, and five years hunting privileges. Penalties for Inland Fish A person who contravenes a provision of or a requirement or obligation imposed upon him or her under the Wild Life Act; contravenes an order made under the Wild Life Act; and fails to observe or fulfil a condition attached to a licence or permit issued to him or her under the Wild Life Act, that relates to fish is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not more than $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than six months or to both the fine and imprisonment. Penalties for Offences Involving Threatened and Endangered Species A person who disturbs, harasses, injures, or kills an individual of a species designated as threatened, endangered, or extirpated; or a person who captures, possesses, buys, sells or trades a specimen of a species designated as threatened, endangered or extirpated or part of it and anything derived from it; or a person who disturbs the residence of an individual of a species designated as threatened, endangered or extirpated is liable: a) for the first conviction, to a fine not less than $1000 and not more than $50,000, or to imprisonment for a term of not more than three months, or to both; b) for a second conviction, to a fine of not less than $2,000 and not more than $100,000, or to imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to both; c) for a third and subsequent conviction, to a fine of not less than $4,000 and not more than $200,000, or to imprisonment for a term of not more than 12 months, or to both; Where a corporation is convicted of an offence, the corporation is liable: a) for the first conviction, to a fine not less than $2,000 and not more than $100,000; b) for a second conviction, to a fine not less than $4,000 and not more than $200,000; and c) for a third and subsequent conviction, to a fine of not less than $8,000 and not more than $400,000. Hunting in National Parks It is illegal to hunt wildife in Terra Nova and Gros Morne National Parks. Persons convicted of hunting may face severe fines, prison sentences, a criminal record and/or other sanctions. For information on National Park regulations, please contact a Park Warden at: Gros Morne Terra Nova The Torngat Mountains National Park is managed cooperatively with Nunatsiavut and Nunavik Inuit. Their right to harvest animals in the national park is protected in their respective land claims agreements and the park establishment agreements. For non-beneficiaries of these land claim agreements, it is illegal to hunt wildlife in the Park. Persons convicted of hunting are subject to the same fines, prison sentences, a criminal record and/or other sanctions as in other national parks. For information on regulations in the Torngat Mountains National Park, please contact a Park Warden at: Torngat Mountains To report emergencies and National Park violations on Parks Canada s lands in Newfoundland and Labrador, please call Penalties for Offences Involving Migratory Game Birds Penalties for offences under the Migratory Bird Convention Act (MBCA) states that every person who contravenes any regulation: (a) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction and is liable: i. in the case of a corporation, to a fine not exceeding $100,000 and ii. in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or to both; (b) is guilty of an indictable offence and is liable i. in the case of a corporation, to a fine not exceeding $250,000 and ii. in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $100,000 or to imprisonment for a term of five years, or to both. Please contact the Canadian Wildlife Service for more information or to report illegal activity related to endangered species or migratory birds (see page 43 for contact information). 12

15 Sighting In Your Firearm HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Preparation for any big game hunt begins with being familiar with the vital target area of a big game animal, ensuring that your firearm and ammunition are adequate, and that you sighted in your rifle and practiced before the hunt. Quite often, it is the last part of this equation that causes problems in the field. Before going on the hunt, it is extremely important to sight in and practice. Here are some tips to go by: Choose a safe location to practice or sight in. Choose a location that has an adequate back stop to set up targets. Always be sure of what is beyond your target and practice safe firearm handling. If there is one in your area, a shooting club/range offers the best location to practice your shooting skills. You must get permission or become a member of a shooting club before you can enter a range. Some shooting clubs offer access to non-members just before the big game season to assist hunters with sighting in/practicing. There are legal requirements for transporting firearms during closed seasons. Contact a DNR office or the Wildlife Division for more information. It is illegal to discharge a firearm within 300 meters of a dwelling or 1000 meters of a school, playground or athletic field. Choose rifle ammunition capable of doing the job. Common rifles used for big game hunting include.308 Winchester, Springfield,.303 British,.270 Winchester, 7mm Remington Magnum, and many others. No matter what the calibre is, for large big game like moose, choose a heavier bullet weight (i.e. 150 to 180 grains) and one that produces at least 1800 foot pounds of energy (impact) at 100 yards. Minimum bullet weights for caribou or black bears should be at least 130 grains. Ammunition specifications and ballistic information can be obtained from a local gun shop or check out ammunition manufacturers on the internet. What is most important is that you use the exact same ammunition on the hunt that you have practiced/sighted in with. Changing to a different ammunition manufacturer, bullet type or weight can cause your shot placement to be off considerably and potentially cripple a big game animal. Adjust your firearm sights. Whether you use a rifle that has open (iron) sights or a telescopic sight (scope) there are some general rules for sight adjustments. For open sights, the general rule of vertical (elevation) and horizontal (windage) adjustments are to move the rear sight in the same direction as you want to move hits on a target. With telescopic sights changes are made by removing the key caps and turning the adjustment keys in the direction that you want to place hits on the target. On most scopes the general rule for adjusting is one click or one notch equals 1/4 inch adjustment at 100 yards. Get help from a gunsmith or qualified firearms owner if you need it. Understand the procedure for sighting in your firearm. To be effective, a rifle must be properly sighted in. To understand bullet placement, you need to know about trajectory the arc or path of a bullet in flight. Most big game rifles are sighted in for 200 yards. With the rifles barrel slightly angled, the trajectory of a bullet crosses the shooters line of sight twice, once on the way up at a point close to the muzzle (25 yards) and on the second time at the target (200 yards). Use a steady rest and start by shooting at a target at 25 yards. Fire three bullets. Determine the center of your grouping and adjust your sights using the rules mentioned earlier. Your objective is to move the hits towards the center (point of aim) of the target. Repeat this if necessary and until your hits and grouping are consistently in the center of the target. Once you achieved this move back to 200 yards if possible and repeat the same process, firing three shots each time, until you ve placed groups near the center of the target. At 100 yards (midrange) hits should be slightly above the center of the target, 2-3 inches depending on the rifle calibre. If a 200 yard distance is not available move your target to 100 yards. If you want to change your point of aim to 100 yards you ll need to adjust the vertical adjustments down on the rifle sights. Practice range estimation and shooting from different positions. Judging distance is critical. Know your own effective shooting range and avoid taking long shots. Make getting as close to the animal as possible part of the hunt. When practicing and once you have sighted in your rifle, use different shooting positions at 50, 75 and 100 yards. The most effective shooting position is the prone (laying down) position. If possible find a rest such as a stump or fallen tree to rest the firearm on before taking your shot. 13

16 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Newfoundland Small Game /2010 Species Season Dates Bag Limit Management Area Shooting Snaring Daily/Possession Ptarmigan (Note: bag limits are for Willow Ptarmigan and Rock Ptarmigan in combination) Avalon/Swift Current Sept. 19/ Nov. 01/2009 Oct. 10/ Feb. 28/2010 6/12 Burin Sept. 19/ Nov. 01/2009 CLOSED 6/12 The Topsails Sept. 19/ Nov. 22/2009 Oct. 10/ Feb. 28/2010 6/12 Fairhaven CLOSED CLOSED Remainder of Island Sept. 19/ Dec. 13/2009 Oct. 10/ Feb. 28/ /24 Note: Bell Island is closed to snaring of ptarmigan. Remainder of Island The Topsails Swift Current Burin Avalon Fairhaven (Closed) Grouse (Spruce and Ruffed) (Note: bag limits are for Spruce Grouse and Ruffed Grouse in combination) Island Sept. 19/ Dec. 27/2009 Oct. 10/ Feb. 28/ /40 Note: Bell Island is closed to snaring of grouse. Arctic Hare CLOSED CLOSED Snowshoe Hare Great Island Oct. 10/ Dec. 27/2009 Oct. 10/ Dec. 27/ (possession) Little Bay Islands Oct. 10/ Nov. 08/2009 Oct. 10/ Nov. 08/ (possession) Bell Island CLOSED CLOSED Remainder of Island Oct. 10/ Feb. 28/2010 Oct. 10/ Feb. 28/ (possession) Great Island - Ramea Little Bay Islands - Notre Dame Bay Bell Island - Conception Bay Harry's Harbour 10 Kilometers NorthwestIsland Ramea Southwest Island Grip Is. Harbour Island Turnip Is. Great Island Eastern Harbour Is. Turr Is. ay Little B Saltwater Pond Sunday Cove Island Little Bay Islands Long Island Pilley's Island Triton Robert's Arm 1 Kilometers Sop's Arm Please see pages 45 to 48 for a complete list of areas closed to small game shooting and/or snaring. 14

17 Snaring - Newfoundland HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Snarers may only use 22 gauge brass wire or six-strand picture cord attached to a firm anchor to snare snowshoe hare (rabbits), grouse or ptarmigan in all areas open to snaring on the Island. Using stainless steel wire, including its use with a modified coil device, is no longer permitted. These new provisions were implemented after considerable review and public input concerning wildlife by-catch of non-target animals, particularly the Threatened Newfoundland Marten. Wildlife Division studies indicate that these wire types are an effective alternative for small game snaring when compared to stainless steel and have been used successfully in areas previously established for Marten recovery (i.e. Modified Snare Zones) as well as other areas throughout the province. Testing of the wires has shown that 22 gauge brass and six-strand picture cord attached to a firm anchor retain at least 75% of captured hares but are weak enough to release over 90% of captured marten. Other animals including pets, hunting dogs and other wildlife have also been known to get caught in stainless steel snares which are considerably stronger and less likely to break when these animals are captured. Snaring hares (rabbits) is an important part of Newfoundland and Labrador s hunting heritage and is one of the most popular small game hunting activities. It is essential that hunters and trappers remember the code of conduct when setting snares and always consider others when participating in this activity. Snaring Code of Conduct 1. Use only approved snare wire. Approved snare wires for the Island of Newfoundland include 22 gauge brass and six-strand picture cord. Stainless steel snare wire is not permitted. 2. Take time to ensure snares are set properly. It is recommended that snares which have previously captured game not be used as the wire will have weakened. Snares that have kinks should not be used. 3. Check snares daily, preferably in the morning. Snares should be pulled through or removed if not tended daily. 4. Snares must be removed on or before the season closing date. 5. Avoid setting snares on or near private property or in areas frequented by the public and pets. 6. Respect other outdoor users in areas you may be snaring, i.e. other snarers, hikers, hunters with dogs, etc. 7. Use biodegradable flagging tape to mark your snare locations. Remove tape at the end of the season. 8. Practice good stewardship by adhering to all small game regulations, and encouraging others to do the same. 9. Report untended/illegal snares or other game violations to your nearest Conservation Officer. 10. Cooperate with resource management agencies by completing licence returns and participating in other surveys when requested. 11. Avoid creating a negative image of snaring and hunting. 12. Only harvest the amount of game that you can use. Closed To Snaring Pages outline areas in Newfoundland and Labrador closed to snaring. Areas which will remain closed to snaring to mitigate accidental mortality of the Threatened Newfoundland Marten (down-listed from Endangered in April 2007) are the Pine Marten Study Area, Main River Study Area, Little Grand Lake (LGL) Wildlife Reserve, LGL Provisional Ecological Reserve and the Glover Island Public Reserve. AREAS CLOSED TO SNARING TO PROTECT MARTEN Legend Roads Gros Morne National Park LGL Provisional Ecological Reserve National Park - Closed Closed to all Snaring LGL Provisional Ecological Reserve Main River Study Area Glover Island Public Reserve LGL Wild Life Reserve Snaring small game is a great way to introduce youth to the hunting and trapping culture. By following this Code of Conduct you will teach our youth the right way to participate in these traditional activities. LGL Wild Life Reserve Pine Marten Study Area 15

18 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Newfoundland (Island) Moose Management Areas (MMA) /2010 Special Notes: 1. Hunting is prohibited in all Provincial and National Parks. 2. This map is prepared for reference only. The Wild Life Act and Regulations should be consulted for all purposes of interpreting and applying the law. Contact your nearest Wildlife Division or DNR Office for more information (see inside back cover). MMA 2A Cow Head - St. Pauls Enclave MMA 5A Rocky Harbour Enclave A 2 3 GMP Aircraft and Vehicles It is unlawful to chase or harass wildlife with any aircraft, motor vehicle, boat, snow machine or all-terrain vehicle (ATV) of any type. It is also unlawful to use any aircraft to search for or locate wildlife on your own behalf or on behalf of any other person TNP Notice: ATV use is strictly prohibited within Wilderness and Ecological Reserves. Hunters are asked to be conscious of this if applying for a licence in management areas which include these areas. MMA maps are provided to licence holders. These maps include boundary descriptions. How To Identify a Calf Short face Calf moose appear to have a small nose and a short face. Seldom alone Calf moose are seldom alone. Body proportions Calf moose appear to have more leg than body and their hind quarters appear slender. Shoulder height Shoulder height of cow moose is six feet (2m) and of calf moose is four feet (1.3m). All hunters have a legal and ethical responsibility to learn to identify bulls, cows, and calves. Identifying moose with reliability requires practice and experience. Carry binoculars while you hunt. They are an important tool in moose identification. THE GENERAL RULE IS IF YOU ARE NOT SURE THEN DO NOT SHOOT. DO NOT LET A BAD MISTAKE RUIN YOUR HUNTING TRIP. 16

19 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Newfoundland (Island) Moose Seasons and Quotas 2009/2010 MOOSE MANAGEMENT AREA MO FO TOTAL Non- HUNTING SEASONS ES (MMA) or or Resident Resident Quota Overall QUOTA CALF CALF Allocation Allocation Change Success (%) from St. Anthony Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Portland Creek Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C A Cow Head-St. Pauls Enclave Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Harbour Deep Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Taylor s Brook Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Trout River Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C A Rocky Harbour Enclave Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Corner Brook Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ South Brook Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C St. Georges Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ Anguille Mtns. Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Port Aux Basques Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ Dashwoods Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Buchans Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Gaff Topsails Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Baie Verte Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Twin Lakes Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Sandy Badger Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Millertown Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Granite Lake Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Grey River West Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ Round Pond Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ Rattling Brook Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Lewisporte Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Bonavista North Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C North West Gander Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Bay d Espoir Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ Jubilee Lake Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Terra Nova Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Black River Oct 3/09 Jan 3/ Bonavista Pen. Oct 3/09 Jan 3/ N/C Burin Pen. Knee Oct 3/09 Jan 3/ N/C Placentia Oct 3/09 Jan 3/ N/C Cape Shore Oct 3/09 Jan 3/ N/C Salmonier Oct 3/09 Jan 3/ N/C Bay De Verde Oct 3/09 Jan 3/ St. John s Oct 3/09 Jan 3/ Southern Shore Oct 3/09 Jan 3/ Grey River East Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Burin Pen. Foot Oct 3/09 Jan 3/ Cloud River Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C A Cloud River Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Conche Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Sheffield Lake Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Gambo Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Port Au Port Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Bellevue Oct 3/09 Jan 3/ N/C Ten Mile Lake Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ Random Island Oct 3/09 Jan 3/ N/C 55.0 TOTALS 14,670 12, , , Quotas for some MMA s may change pending census work being carried out during the winter of Changes will be announced prior to the big game licence draw. = Quota adjustments occurred in these MMA s as a result of 2008 winter surveys and were announced after the Hunting and Trapping Guide was published. Overall success based on 2007 licence returns. Bow hunting for MMA s opening on September 12, 2009 begins August 29, Bow hunting for MMA s opening on October 3, 2009 begins September 19, ES = either-sex, MO = male-only, FO = female-only. N/C = No Change 17

20 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Newfoundland (Island) Caribou Management Areas (CMA) Special Notes: 1. Hunting is prohibited in all Provincial and National Parks. 2. This map is prepared for reference only. The Wildlife Act and Regulations should be consulted for all purposes of interpreting and applying the law. Contact your nearest Wildlife Division or DNR Office for more information (see inside back cover). Aircraft and Vehicles It is unlawful to chase or harass wildlife with any aircraft, motor vehicle, boat, snow machine or all-terrain vehicle (ATV) of any type. It is also unlawful to use any aircraft to search for or locate wildlife on your own behalf or on behalf of any other person. Notice: ATV use is strictly prohibited within wilderness and ecological reserves. Hunters are asked to be conscious of this if applying for a licence in management areas which include these areas Closed Areas Open Areas CMA maps are provided to licence holders. These maps include boundary descriptions. 18

21 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Newfoundland (Island) Caribou Seasons and Quotas CARIBOU MANAGEMENT AREA (CMA) HUNTING SEASONS ES MO 61 La Poile Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ Buchans Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Grey River CLOSED N/C Middle Ridge Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ Avalon Peninsula CLOSED N/C 0 66 Gaff Topsails Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ Pot Hill Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ Mount Peyton Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Northern Peninsula Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ Merasheen Island Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ N/C Grey Islands Sept 05/09 - Nov 08/ N/C Fogo Island Sept 12/09 - Oct 10/ N/C Burin Knee CLOSED N/C 0 74 Burin Foot CLOSED N/C 0 75 Blow Me Down Mtns. CLOSED N/C 0 76 St. Anthony Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ Cape Shore Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ Hampden Downs Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ Adies Lake Sept 12/09 Dec 13/ As new information is gathered caribou herd quota allocations will be subject to change. Grey Islands quota includes two animals of either sex per licence. Pre-season bow hunting does not apply to CMA s 70, 71 or 72. Bow hunting begins in all remaining areas on August 29, ES = either-sex, MO = male-only N/C = No Change TOTAL QUOTA NON- RESIDENT ALLOCATION RESIDENT ALLOCATION QUOTA CHANGE FROM 2008 Overall Success (%) 2007 TOTALS ADVISORY Hunters are advised against harvesting adult male caribou during the peak of the rut, generally the first three weeks of October, due to the possibility of the meat being unpalatable. MERASHEEN ISLAND CARIBOU HUNT On Merasheen Island (CMA 70) there will be a two week season, Sept. 12 to Sept. 26, During this time, hunters will be required to assist Wildlife staff in collecting biological information concerning caribou. Persons who are successful in the caribou draw for area 70 will be required to pick up their licences at a designated area(s) on the Island during the hunt. At that time Wildlife Staff will provide more specific information and equipment related to the collection. Once the animal is harvested, hunters will be expected to return to the check station with the animal prior to departing the Island. Hunters are advised that this procedure is necessary in collecting the required information. 19

22 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Five Year Caribou Strategy Update In February 2008, the Department of Environment and Conservation announced a five year Caribou Strategy that will allow the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to build upon earlier efforts to better understand and mitigate the current decline in woodland caribou on the Island of Newfoundland. The objectives of the Caribou Strategy include: improving our understanding of the caribou-predator-habitat system in order to improve our ability to appropriately and effectively manage the insular caribou population, testing the effectiveness and feasibility of predator reduction as a tool to improve calf recruitment, improving our understanding of the influence of non-predation factors on caribou population dynamics, developing a broader, more knowledgeable group of predator hunters and trappers across the Island, and improving public awareness of the complexity associated with the management of caribou, their predators, and the habitat they occupy. Since the initiation of the Caribou Strategy in April 2008, significant advancements toward key objectives have been made. Among these, the Department: and the Northern Peninsula to gather baseline data on predator abundance and movement patterns. Predator abundance is being measured by live-trapping and noninvasive DNA collection (hair, scat and urine) to support capture-recapture estimates. To date 31 bears, 13 coyote, and 1 lynx have been fitted with radio-collars. We anticipate increasing the number of collared coyote and lynx through the winter of commenced investigations of caribou habitat use and avoidance, range quality and availability, effects of human land use on the movement of caribou and predators, landscape change on traditional caribou ranges over time, and how these all relate to the current caribou population decline. implemented hunter education workshops intended to increase the interest in predator hunting on the Island and to improve hunter success by communicating effective hunting strategies for black bear and coyote. is establishing the Caribou Resource Committee as a venue for information exchange and communication between the Government, non-governmental stakeholders and the public. deployed and maintained 340 collars on adult female caribou. Information obtained will allow for the completion of habitat interaction and predator impact studies. continued monitoring the status of insular Newfoundland caribou herds through population census, herd composition surveys, and health and disease assessment. Fall classifications for all major herds on the Island have been completed. Results continue to indicate on average a low calf percentage amongst the herds that is below what is required to maintain herd stability. In addition, the percent male compositions in the herds continue to decline. The Spring Calving Ground Census (Northern Peninsula/Baie Verte) was completed in June This survey was complementary to the winter census that provided a total estimate of all caribou combined within the study area. The total estimate for the Northern Peninsula/Baie Verte study area is 10,400. concluded the final year of sample collection from hunters for the Caribou Health Monitoring Project. Preliminary results from the study indicate that in general, caribou are exhibiting excellent body condition. improved our understanding of calf survival and mortality through continued research in Middle Ridge and La Poile, and expanded efforts on the Northern Peninsula. Early results from 2008/09 confirm that calf survival have returned to historical lows and is an Island-wide phenomenon; calf survival, however, was improved in 2008 compared to recent years. Black bear remain the primary predator of caribou calves, followed by coyote. Lynx also continue to contribute to calf mortality. There is some variation between the regions in the importance of each predator species. established an Island-wide Black Bear Population Index program involving the passive collection of bear hair. Hair will undergo genetic analysis and capture-recapture estimates to monitor trends in black bear populations across the Island over time. initiated predator ecology studies in Middle Ridge, La Poile 20 This science and management initiative is implemented and delivered cooperatively by the Department s Sustainable Development and Strategic Science Branch and the Wildlife Division, and engages a number of key stakeholders through the new Caribou Resource Committee. A team of prominent academics with expertise in relevant fields provides guidance to protect the integrity of the research conducted under the Strategy. As with other Department programs, public comment plays an important role in ensuring the effort remains relevant to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. For more information on the Caribou Strategy contact the Department of Environment and Conservation s Sustainable Development and Strategic Science Branch at (709) or the Wildlife Division at (709) Caribou Health Monitoring Project The Caribou Health Monitoring Project has concluded after three years and was very successful due to the submission of samples from hunters. Thanks are extended to all hunters who participated throughout this project. Your contributions are invaluable and very important for successful wildlife management. For more information, please contact the Wildlife Division (see inside back cover for contact information). Congratulations to our 2008 winners: 1st Prize - Gordon Thomas, Portugal Cove-St. Philip s (Fly Fishing Rod and Reel); 2nd Prize - Grayson Jenkins, St. John s (GPS); 3rd Prize - Randolf Coffin, Paradise (Binoculars); Outfitters Prize - Snowshoe Lake Hunting and Fishing (GPS)

23 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Newfoundland (Island) Black Bear Seasons BLACK BEAR MANAGEMENT AREA (BMA) HUNTING SEASON FALL 2009 BLACK BEAR MANAGEMENT AREA (BMA) HUNTING SEASON FALL ST. ANTHONY Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 24 NORTH WEST GANDER Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 2 PORTLAND CREEK Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 25 BAY D ESPOIR Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 3 HARBOUR DEEP Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 26 JUBILEE LAKE Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 4 TAYLOR S BROOK Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 27 TERRA NOVA Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 5 TROUT RIVER Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 28 BLACK RIVER Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 6 CORNER BROOK Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 29 BONAVISTA PEN. Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 7 SOUTH BROOK Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 30 BURIN PEN. KNEE Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 8 ST. GEORGES Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 31 PLACENTIA CLOSED 9 ANGUILLE MTNS. Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 32 CAPE SHORE CLOSED 10 PORT AUX BASQUES Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 33 SALMONIER CLOSED 11 DASHWOODS Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 34 BAY DE VERDE CLOSED 12 BUCHANS Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 35 ST JOHN S CLOSED 13 GAFF TOPSAILS Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 36 SOUTHERN SHORE CLOSED 14 BAIE VERTE Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 37 GREY RIVER EAST Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 15 TWIN LAKES Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 38 BURIN PEN. FOOT CLOSED 16 SANDY BADGER Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 39 CLOUD RIVER Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 17 MILLERTOWN Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 40 CONCHE Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 18 GRANITE LAKE Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 41 SHEFFIELD LAKE Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 19 GREY RIVER WEST Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 42 GAMBO Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 20 ROUND POND Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 43 PORT AU PORT CLOSED 21 RATTLING BROOK Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 44 BELLEVUE CLOSED 22 LEWISPORTE Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 45 TEN MILE LAKE Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 23 BONAVISTA NORTH Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/09 47 RANDOM ISLAND Sept. 12/09 - Nov. 08/ Spring Season: All open areas May 9, 2009 to July 11, Spring Season: All open areas May 8, 2010 to July 10, 2010 Special Notes: Bow hunting season opens August 29, Female bears accompanied by cubs may not be taken. BMA s correspond to MMA s (see page 16 for MMA map). BMA 2 and 5 licences are valid in MMA 2A and 5A respectively. Quota: Two black bears (either sex) per licence. NOTE: Licenced black bear hunters may snare black bears using Aldrich foot snares or similar devices (designed to capture and hold bears by the foot) and must be set in a covered cubby set. The set must be clearly marked with a warning sign indicating that a bear snaring device is set in the cubby. 21

24 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Labrador Inuit Lands Claim Agreement Cape Chidley Labrador Inuit Settlement Area Zone Labrador Inuit Lands Torngat Mountains - National Park Reserve Saglek Bay Hebron Okak Nain Voisey Bay Hopedale Schefferville Makkovik Hamilton Inlet Labrador City Churchill Falls Happy Valley - Goose Bay Lake Melville Cartwright Port Hope Simpson 150 Kilometers L'Anse Au Clair The Labrador Inuit Lands Claim Agreement (Agreement) between the Labrador Inuit Association, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Government of Canada came into effect on December 01, This Agreement establishes two categories of land - the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area (Settlement Area) and Labrador Inuit Lands. The Settlement Area consists of 72,520 km 2 of land and an adjacent ocean area of 45,690 km 2 referred to as the Zone. The Settlement Area includes 15,800 km 2 of Inuit-owned land referred to as Labrador Inuit Lands and the Torngat Mountains National Park Reserve. The Agreement results in a number of changes for individuals who hunt, trap and fish within the Settlement Area. A major change will be the ability for non-beneficiaries to access Labrador Inuit Lands for harvesting purposes. Non-beneficiaries are now required to get permission in the form of a permit from the Nunatsiavut Government to pursue any activities inside Labrador Inuit Lands unless your interests are accommodated under the Agreement. For further information respecting access to Labrador Inuit Lands, please contact the Nunatsiavut Government s Department of Lands and Natural Resources by mail at P.O. Box 909, Station B, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL, A0P 1E0, by telephone at (709) , by fax at (709) , or via their website at For further information on interests accommodated under the Agreement or other changes that will result from the Agreement please contact the Wildlife Division, Department of Environment and Conservation by phone at (709) or by fax at (709) The Agreement, including more detailed maps of the Settlement Area, Labrador Inuit Lands and the Torngat Mountains National Park Reserve can be found online at 22

25 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Labrador Small Game /2010 Species Season Dates Bag Limit Management Area Shooting Snaring Daily/Possession Ptarmigan All of Labrador Oct. 1/ April 20/2010 Oct. 1/ March 31/ /50 Grouse (see map below) (Note: Bag limits are for Ruffed Grouse and Spruce Grouse in combination) Northern Zone Oct. 1/ April 20/2010 Oct. 1/ March 31/2010 no limit Southern Zone Oct. 1/ April 20/2010 Oct. 1/ March 31/ /40 Snowshoe Hare All of Labrador Oct. 1/ April 20/2010 Oct. 1/ March 31/2010 no limit Arctic Hare All of Labrador Oct. 1/ April 20/2010 Oct. 1/ March 31/2010 no limit Porcupine All of Labrador Oct. 1/ March 31/ (possession) Grenfell Sound Pemeluagh Torngat Mountains National Park Saglek Bay Hebron Advisory Non-beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Lands Claim Agreement are required to get permission from the Nunatsiavut Government to access Labrador Inuit Lands. See page 22 for more information. Okak Schefferville Nain Voisey Bay Northern Zone N W Hopedale Makkovik Labrador City N W Churchill Falls Happy Valley - Goose Bay Lake Melville Southern Zone Hamilton Inlet Cartwright Port Hope Simpson 150 Kilometers L'Anse Au Clair Please see pages 45 to 48 for a complete list of areas closed to small game shooting and/or snaring. 23

26 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Labrador Moose Seasons and Quotas /2010 Special Notes: 1. Hunting is prohibited in all Provincial and National Parks. 2. This map is prepared for reference only. The Wild Life Act and Regulations should be consulted for all purposes of interpreting and applying the law. Contact your nearest DNR or Wildlife Division office for more information (see inside back cover). 3. Non-beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Lands Claim Agreement are required to get permission from the Nunatsiavut Government to access Labrador Inuit Lands. See page 22 for more information. MOOSE MANAGEMENT AREA (MMA) HUNTING SEASONS 48 Wabush Sept 12/09 - Jan 3/ N/C 49 Lower Mecatina Sept 12/09 Mar 14/ N/C 50 Natashquan Sept 12/09 - Mar 14/ N/C 51 Grand Falls Sept 12/09 - Jan 3/ N/C 52 Grand River Sept 12/09 - Jan 3/ N/C 53 Muskrat Falls Sept 12/09 - Jan 3/ N/C 53A - Sept 12/09 - Mar 14/ N/C 54 Grand Lake Sept 12/09 - Mar 14/ N/C *55 Double Mer Sept 12/09 - Mar 14/ N/C *56 Kaipokok Sept 12/09 - Mar 14/ N/C 57 Paradise River Sept 12/09 - Jan 3/ N/C 58 Alexis River Sept 12/09 - Jan 3/ N/C 59 Upper Kenamu Sept 5/09 - Mar 14/ N/C 60 Upper Mecatina Sept 5/09 - Mar 14/ N/C 85 Snegamook Sept 12/09 - Mar 14/ N/C Totals N/C ES = either-sex, MO = male-only N/C = No Change * The Nunatsiavut Government licence allocation for MMA s 55 and 56 are 12 licences and 3 licences respectively. ES MO or CALF TOTAL QUOTA QUOTA CHANGE FROM

27 The licence draw process applies only to residents wishing to hunt moose or caribou on the Island of Newfoundland or moose in Labrador. ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for the 2009 big game licence draw you must: be a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador (see page 4). be eighteen (18) years of age or older by August 31, have a Hunter Certificate Number. have completed the Firearm Safety/Hunter Education Course or other recognized hunter education program before November 30, HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Big Game Application and Draw Process DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS DO NOT INCLUDE FEES WITH MOOSE AND CARIBOU APPLICATIONS. Mail your application in the preaddressed envelope provided (be sure to affix proper postage) or apply online by visiting Applications will be accepted until the close of business hours on April 24, 2009 for the moose and caribou draw. Applications received after this time will not be considered for the draw. Spring black bear licence applications for the Island will be accepted until the close of business hours on April 24, Applications for a fall black bear licence (Island) will be accepted until the close of business hours on June 26, You should mail your applications well in advance to ensure they are received at Corner Brook no later than the dates noted. Applications arriving after these deadlines will not be considered for a licence. INDICATE LICENCE TYPE In order for your application to enter the draw you must indicate the type or types of licences your are willing to accept. For 2009, depending upon the areas you apply for, there are three types of licences available - Either-Sex, Male-only or Calf and Female-only or Calf. The more types of licences you are willing to accept, the greater your chances are of receiving a licence. IF YOU DO NOT WANT A LICENCE IF YOU DO NOT WANT A LICENCE but wish to maintain or increase your priority rating in the licence draw, complete the section in the top right corner of your big game licence application containing the question Do you want this application to enter the draw? Mark the box that indicates NO. Sign and date the application. Do not complete any other part of the application form except to record a change in name or address. Note: In order to steadily advance through the pool standings, you must submit an application each year if you are applying for a licence or continuing to upgrade your priority status. LICENCE DRAW - HOW IT WORKS The licence draw is based on a priority pool system. Your application is ranked or placed in a pool based upon your participation and/or success in previous draws. There are five pools with pool 1 having the highest priority and pool 5 having the lowest priority. See How Your Application will be Ranked on this page. The main purpose of this ranking system is to give people who have been in the draw longest, without a licence, the best possible chance of receiving a licence. After all applications have been assigned to a pool, the draw is made by computer. The draw begins with pool 1 party applications and then pool 1 individual applications, followed by pool 2 party, pool 2 individual, pool 3 party, pool 3 individual, pool 4 party, pool 4 individual, pool 5 party and finally pool 5 individual. Party applications receive preference over individual applications in each pool to give as many hunters as possible an opportunity to hunt on the licences available. Only those applications that have the YES block checked will be considered for a licence. The computer begins with the first choice area on the application and goes through each area listed until a licence is awarded or the choice of areas runs out. In each area, Either-sex licences are awarded first followed by the Male-only or Calf licences. In areas where the selective harvest program includes female-only or calf (MMA 5) licences, they will be awarded in the following order: Eithersex, Female-only or Calf and then Male-only or Calf. Your chances of receiving a licence are better if you apply on a party application and you list as many area choices as possible. You should only apply for those areas in which you are prepared to hunt. Following the draw process, you will be notified by mail of your success or failure in the draw or you can check your results online. HOW YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE RANKED Your ranking or pool is determined by your record of participation in the licence draws for 2006, 2007 and 2008 (see below). On a party application where two applicants have different rankings, the application is assigned to the lower one. For example, if you have a pool 2 ranking and your partner has a pool 4 ranking, your application goes in pool 4. Pool 1: Pool 2: The priority pool system: Hunters who submitted an application but did not receive a licence in 2006, 2007, Hunters who submitted an application in two (2) of the previous three (3) years but did not receive a licence in 2007 and

28 Pool 3: Pool 4: Pool 5: 26 Hunters who submitted an application in any one (1) of the previous three (3) years but did not receive a licence in Hunters who held a party licence in 2008 including both members of the party, and new applicants. Hunters who held an individual licence in Pool 1 is further subdivided to give further preference to those who have been in Pool 1 the longest: Pool 1 A - Hunters who have been in Pool 1 for three (3) or more years without a licence in six (6) consecutive licence draws ( ). Pool 1 B - Hunters who have been in Pool 1 for two (2) or more years without a licence in five (5) consecutive licence draws ( ). Pool 1 C - Hunters who were in Pool 1 last year (2008) and did not receive a licence. Persons who advance furthest, i.e. pool 1A, in the priority pool system are not guaranteed a licence. Note: In order to steadily advance through the pool standings, you must submit an application each year (by mail or online) by the deadline date specified. REASONS FOR REJECTED APPLICATIONS Applications will be rejected during the computer editing phase for the following reasons: 1. Duplicate application - Where two people are applying for a party licence, only one application can be submitted. The co-applicants complete information must appear on the main application being submitted for the draw (see page 28 and 29). Remember, do not submit any other application if you have already entered the draw as a main applicant or co-applicant. Any other applications submitted for the draw HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE except the one already on file will be rejected. 2. Invalid Driver Licence (DL) or Photo identification (ID) Number - DL or Photo ID number recorded by applicant or co-applicant on a party application does not match the number on file. A common mistake in this area occurs when the number of the coapplicant is entered incorrectly. Remember to verify the co-applicants DL or Photo ID number before filling out the party application. 3. Invalid Hunter Certificate Number (HCN) - Similar to the DL number, a common mistake in this area occurs when the HCN of the coapplicant is entered incorrectly. 4. Licence type not indicated - Failure to check the block indicating the types of licence(s) you are willing to accept (Either-Sex, Male-Only or Female-Only) will result in a rejected application. 5. Invalid area selection - Failure to record area choices when requesting a licence or recording areas that do not exist will result in a rejected application. 6. Too young - Applicant must be eighteen (18) by August 31, Hunting conviction - Persons convicted for a big game offense under the Wild Life Act and Regulations are not eligible to participate in the application/draw process for a period of five years. 8. Firearm prohibition - Persons prohibited by the court from possessing a firearm are not eligible to participate in the application/draw process until the end of the prohibition period. 9. Late application - If your application is received after the deadline date, it is not entered in the draw to be considered for a licence. Applications received up to one week after the deadline will be recorded as unsuccessful. This procedure will mean that an applicant s priority status will not be adversely affected in the future. Applications received more than one week after the deadline will be listed as did not apply. This procedure means that future pool rankings will be affected. 10. Firearm Safety/Hunter Education Course - A person who did not complete the Firearm Safety /Hunter Education Course before November 30, 2008 is not eligible for the 2009 draw. TREATMENT OF REJECTED APPLICATIONS Applicants rejected for the following reasons will be recorded as unsuccessful in the draw process so that future pool ranking will not be affected: Duplicate application. No hunting area choice specified. Late application (up to one week after deadline - see point # 9 above). Licence type not indicated. Are You a Resident? Please note that it is unlawful for a non-resident to apply for a big game licence and/or priority pool advancement in the resident big game licence draw process. There are specific regulations under the Wild Life Act that defines a resident (see page 4). If your residency status has changed, it is your responsibility to advise our office immediately. For more information, please contact our office by telephoning (709) or write the Wildlife Division (see inside back cover for contact information). Big Game Licence Payments Payments for moose/caribou licences or bear applications must be received by the deadline indicated on your draw notice (moose/ caribou/bear application). Hunters can expect a minimum of a 10 day processing period from the date received for payments made after a deadline. Hunters are also advised that payments for licences are NOT accepted at Wildlife Division Offices.

29 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Analysis of 2008 Draw By Area Choice The following information can be used as a guide in selecting your areas and determining your chances of receiving a licence in For example, if your application is a pool 2 application, you should list areas that go at least as far as pool 2 party in last year s draw. You should also consider listing the areas that have gone to pool 3 to pool 5 to further increase your chances of getting a licence Moose Draw - Newfoundland (Island) Moose Management Area (MMA) Area # Number of Applications Naming Lowest Pool Either-Sex Licence Lowest Pool Licence 2008 Licence Quota St. Anthony I 5-P 1000 Portland Creek I 5-P 1650 Cow Head-St. Pauls Enclave 02A P - 50 Harbour Deep I 5-I 1250 Taylor s Brook I 4-P 900 Trout River I 4-P 1250 Rocky Harbour Enclave 05A I - 50 Corner Brook P 4-P 1250 South Brook P 4-P 500 St. Georges I 4-P 800 Anguille Mountains P 4-P 400 Port aux Basques P 3-I 650 Dashwoods I 4-P 600 Buchans I 3-I 150 Gaff Topsails I 3-I 450 Baie Verte I 3-I 850 Twin Lakes I 3-I 850 Sandy Badger I 3-P 200 Millertown I 3-I 600 Granite Lake P 4-P 250 Grey River West P 4-P 350 Round Pond I 3-I 100 Rattling Brook P 3-I 400 Lewisporte I 3-I 850 Bonavista North I 3-I 600 North West Gander I 250 Bay d Espoir I 3-I 450 Jubilee Lake I 4-I 400 Terra Nova I 2-I 200 Black River I 2-I 400 Bonavista Peninsula I 2-I 900 Burin Peninsula Knee I 1-I 180 Placentia P 3-I 550 Cape Shore I 3-I 450 Salmonier I 2-I 450 Bay De Verde I 2-I 600 St. John s I 2-I 425 Southern Shore I 3-I 1000 Grey River East I 3-I 100 Burin Peninsula Foot I 1-I 50 Cloud River I 5-I 500 Cloud River 39A I Conche I 5-I 1250 Sheffield Lake P 4-P 450 Gambo P 3-P 200 Port au Port P 5-I 450 Bellevue I 2-I 200 Ten Mile Lake I 5-I 1500 Random Island I 3-I Moose Draw - Labrador Moose Management Area (MMA) 2008 Caribou Draw - Newfoundland (Island) Caribou Management Area (CMA) Area # Area # Number of Applications Naming Area Number of Applications Naming Area Lowest Pool Either-Sex Licence Lowest Pool Either-Sex Licence Lowest Pool Licence Lowest Pool Licence 2008 Licence Quota Wabush I - 5 Lower Mecatina I - 10 Natashquan I - 5 Grand Falls I 1-I 10 Grand River I 3-P 20 Muskrat Falls I 2-I 25 Muskrat Falls 53A I - 5 Grand Lake P - 30 Double Mer I - 25 Kaipokok I - 5 Paradise River Alexis River I - 5 Upper Kenamu I - 15 Upper Mecatina I - 10 Snegamook Lake I Licence Quota La Poile I 3-I 110 Buchans P - 90 Middle Ridge I Gaff Topsails I - 45 Pot Hill P - 60 Mount Peyton I - 20 Northern Peninsula I 4-I 150 Merasheen Island I - 25 Grey Islands I - 10 Fogo Island I - 50 St. Anthony I 5-I 200 Cape Shore I 5-I 200 Hampden Downs I 50 Adies Lake I 75 27

30 Completing Your Big Game Application STEP 1 Check the information about you on your form. If there are any errors or changes required (such as change of address), enter the correct information in the appropriate space provided in Section 1. IF NO CORRECTIONS ARE NECESSARY, DO NOT COMPLETE SECTION 1, LEAVE IT BLANK. STEP 4 Leave this area blank unless some of your personal information has changed. In any case, you only need to fill out the blocks in which changes have occurred. In the example on the right, John Doe has indicated a telephone number change since his last application. IMPORTANT MESSAGE The Wildlife Division requires the Newfoundland and Labrador Driver Licence Number or Photo Identification Card Number as a resident identifier for processing of hunting, trapping and guiding activity. If you do not have a valid Driver Licence or Photo ID Number, please contact the Motor Vehicle Registration office nearest you. It is important that you provide us with the required information to ensure your participation in future Wildlife Division activities. By providing us with this information, you give us the permission to access updated drivers license information (i.e. Active or Inactive Driver Status) from Motor Vehicle Registration Division. Your Driver License Number will be treated as confidential. STEP 6 Section 3 includes information about your hunting partner (co-applicant). If you decide to apply with a partner, he or she must also be a qualified big game hunter (see page 25 - Eligibility). Your partner s information can be retrieved from his or her own big game licence application. It is important to note only one application should be submitted for both you and your partner. Any more than one application which has your information on it will result in one of the applications being rejected. STEP 7 Sign and date your application. Return it in the pre-addressed envelope supplied. Please note that submitting an application and affixing your signature indicates that you are familiar with the definition of resident as it applies to hunting. If you are not certain about your eligibility for the resident draw, consult page 25 or contact your nearest Wildlife Division or DNR Office. MOOSE/CARIBOU RESIDENT APPLICATION JOHN DOE 100 HUNTER STREET ST. JOHN S, NL A0A 0A0 DO NOT ENCL PLEASE READ GUIDE CAREFULLY BEFORE COMP SECTION 1 (COMPLETE ONLY IF INFORMATION HAS Driver Licence / Photo ID Number SURNAME MAILING ADDRESS HEIGHT SECTION 2: (MUST BE COMPLETED WHEN APPLYIN 1st CHOICE 2 3 2nd CHOICE 2 4 3rd CHOICE 6 8 Driver Licence / Photo ID No SURNAME P U B L 7 C MAILING ADDRESS WEIGHT FT. IN. LBS. 4th CHOICE 6 4 HU FIR HAIR COLOUR 5th CHOIC SECTION 3: (MUST BE COMPLETED BY CO-APPLICA HU 9 FIR F Online Application If you choose to apply for your big game licence or priority pool advancement online, DO NOT mail in your application. This is your personal access information (login ID and password). Use this information to login and enter your selections for applying for a big game licence or priority advancement in this year s draw. You can also login after the licence draw is complete and view your results. If you choose to mail in your application, please keep the bottom portion of your application. This is your personal information, please keep it secure. For more information regarding how the online application process works visit 28 April 24, 2009 DATE HEIGHT PLEASE DETACH Login ID WEIGHT FT. IN. LBS. D HAIR COLOUR John Do SIGNATURE OF APPL ONLINE ACCE Apply Online at w Be Safe and Be Seen: Wear Bla

31 OSE PAYMENTS LETING THIS FORM CHANGED) DL NUMBER D HUNTER CERTIFICATE NUMBER PRIORITY STATUS 4 CAPABILITY CODE DO YOU WANT THIS APPLICATION TO ENTER THE DRAW? YES NO CHECK THE TYPE OF LICENCE YOU ARE WILLING TO ACCEPT EITHER SEX NTER CERTIFICATE NO. ST NAME AND INITIAL MALE ONLY OR CALF FEMALE ONLY OR CALF TELEPHONE NUMBER POSTAL CODE BIRTH DATE EYE COLOUR SEX YEAR MTH. STEP 2 (MUST BE COMPLETED) If you are applying for a licence, check the box marked YES. However, if you do not want a licence this year, but want to maintain or increase your priority, then check the box marked NO. This section is most important as it informs us whether or not you want to apply for a licence this year. NOTE: Application with NO checked will not be considered for a licence even if a selection of hunting areas is recorded in section 2. STEP 3: (MUST BE COMPLETED IF APPLYING FOR A LICENCE) Check the type(s) of licence you are willing to accept: Either-sex, Male-only or Calf, Female-only or Calf. If you will only accept an Either-sex licence then only check the Either-sex block. If you are prepared to accept whatever type licence may be available when your application is drawn then you must check all blocks. The more types of licences you are willing to accept, the greater your chances are of receiving a licence. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you check just the Either-sex block you will be considered for just that portion of the licence quota. Some applicants who are prepared to accept whatever type of licence may be available are under the impression that they need only check the Either-sex block to convey this message to us. This is not so. If you are willing to accept whatever type of licence is available, all three types of licences must be checked. M/F DAY G FOR A LICENCE) E 6th CHOICE 7th CHOICE 8th CHOICE NT WHEN APPLYING FOR A PARTY LICENCE) NTER CERTIFICATE NO ST NAME AND INITIAL R E D R. e ICANT TELEPHONE NUMBER POSTAL CODE EYE COLOUR SEX M/F - BIRTH DATE YEAR MTH. DAY Fred Public SIGNATURE OF CO-APPLICANT STEP 5: (MUST BE COMPLETED IF APPLYING FOR A LICENCE) Section 2 is reserved for recording your selection of hunting areas when requesting a licence. You may list any of the Moose (Island and Labrador) or Caribou (Island) Management Areas on your application in whatever order you wish to record them (see tables on page 17, 19, and 24). Carefully record each area you wish to apply for only once. Listing the same area numerous times does not increase your chance of being awarded a licence. Hunters are advised to list only those areas which you are familiar with and which you are prepared to hunt should you be successful in the draw. Once a licence is awarded in an area recorded on your application, it cannot be canceled or changed to another area. If you are successful in the draw and then find that you are not familiar with the hunting area awarded and decide not to hunt, your application for the following year will be in pool 4 (party applicants) or pool 5 (individual applicant). Therefore, if you are unsure about any area you intend to include on your application you should inquire about it BEFORE submitting the application. PLEASE KEEP IN A SECURE LOCATION SS INFORMATION Password ww.wildlife.gov.nl.ca ze Orange While Be Safe Hunting! and Be Seen: Wear Blaze Orange While Hunting! 29

32 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Labrador Caribou Seasons /2010 Caribou Management Area Hunting Season George River Aug 10/09 Apr 30/10 Seal Lake TBD Nipishish Lake TBD Grand Lake TBD Mulligan River TBD Double Mer Barrens TBD Orma South TBD Orma North Oct 1/09 Apr 30/10 Michikamau East Oct 1/09 Apr 30/10 Michikamau West Oct 1/09 Apr 30/10 Twin Falls Oct 1/09 Apr 30/10 Colville Lake Oct 1/09 Apr 30/10 Sawbill Lake Oct 1/09 Apr 30/10 Milner Lake Oct 1/09 Apr 30/10 McPhayden River Oct 1/09 Apr 30/10 Lac Virot Oct 1/09 Apr 30/10 Bay of Islands Aug 10/09 Apr 30/10 Big River Aug 10/09 Apr 30/10 Quota: two caribou (either sex) can be harvested per licence. TBD To be Determined. Season openings for these areas will be determined by the presence and confirmation of sufficient George River Caribou migrating through them. At least three days notice will be given to areas that are subject to closure. Note: Areas that have fixed dates (October 1 to April 30) are subject to immediate closure if it is confirmed by the Department at any time during the open season that protected Labrador Woodland Caribou are occupying the zone(s). Cape Chidley Torngat Mountains National Park Reserve Saglek Bay NOTICE All persons harvesting caribou shall dispose of the remains at least 50 meters from the center line of the Trans Labrador Highway and in a manner that keeps the remains out of the sight of persons travelling in vehicles on that highway. Special Notes: McPhayden River Sawbill Milner Lake Lac Virot Michikamau West Colville Lake Michikamau East Twin Falls Orma North Orma South George River Seal Lake 150 Bay of Islands Nipishish Lake Grand Lake Big River Kilometers Double Mer Barrens Mulligan River 1. This map has been prepared for reference only. 2. The Wild Life Act and Regulations should be consulted for all purposes of interpreting and applying the law. Contact the nearest DNR Office for more information (see inside back cover). 3. Non-beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Lands Claim Agreement are required to get permission from the Nunatsiavut Government to access Labrador Inuit Lands. See page 22 for more information. 30

33 Caribou Licencing - Labrador HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE The following is a description of the requirements for Labrador caribou hunters: Special caribou licences for residents of the Torngat Mountain Electoral District will continue to be available for the 2009/2010 hunting season. These special licences are valid only within the George River hunting zone or any other portion of a zone which is open and lies within the Torngat Mountain Electoral District. A person living in this district who wishes to hunt outside these boundaries must purchase a Resident Labrador Caribou Licence. Special Labrador Caribou Licences for residents of the Torngat Mountain Electoral District are not transferable to persons living outside this district. Hunters are reminded that zones south of the George River Zone have fixed dates or open and close when George River caribou migrate through. Consult page 30 for more information. Caribou hunters may purchase only one Resident Labrador Caribou Licence in any given year. In order to purchase a Resident Labrador Caribou Licence, hunters must provide two (2) pieces of identification: A) Newfoundland and Labrador Driver s Licence Number or Photo Identification Number (available from the Department of Government Services, Motor Registration Division) and B) Identification showing their signature. (Sample) In order for the licence to be valid, the hunter must sign the licence in the presence of the vendor. If someone wishes to purchase a Resident Labrador Caribou Licence on behalf of another person, the licence does not have to be signed. However, the purchaser must produce a Resident Labrador Caribou Licence Designation Form signed by the person who wishes to acquire the licence. The purchaser must also produce at least two (2) pieces of identification belonging to the person who owns the licence, one of which must be signed. Therefore, a person hunting for someone else will require a licence in that persons name as well as a Resident Labrador Caribou Licence Designation Form signed by the individual(s) whose name appears on the licence. Resident Labrador Caribou Licence Designation Forms may only be used by persons residing in Labrador. Resident Labrador Caribou Licence Designation Forms are available at any DNR Office. If one is not available, persons may use the form below as a guide and make their own. For more information on Labrador caribou, caribou licencing requirements, or any aspect of caribou hunting in Labrador, contact your nearest DNR Office (see inside back cover for contact information). RESIDENT LABRADOR CARIBOU LICENCE DESIGNATION FORM I Name of Licence Holder of Address designate of _ Name of Designated Purchaser/Hunter Address to purchase a Resident Labrador Caribou Licence and/or to hunt on my behalf. Signature Licence Holder (not valid unless signed by licence holder) As the designated Purchaser/Hunter I assume all responsibilities associated with this licence. Signature Designated Purchaser/Hunter (not valid unless signed by designated Purchase/Hunter) Licence Number _ Signature of Vendor 31

34 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Labrador Black Bear Seasons Special Notes: 1. This map has been prepared for reference only. 2. The Wild Life Act and Regulations should be consulted for all purposes of interpreting and applying the law. Contact the nearest DNR Office for more information (see inside back cover). 3. Non-beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Lands Claim Agreement are required to get permission from the Nunatsiavut Government to access Labrador Inuit Lands. See page 22 for more information. Spring Season 2009 Cape Chidley George River and Labrador South Zones April 1-July 13 Torngat Mountains National Park Reserve Hebron Saglek Bay Okak Fall Season 2009 George River Zones Aug. 10-Nov. 30 Labrador South Zones Sept. 1-Nov. 30 Spring Season 2010 George River and Labrador South Zones April 1-July 13 Nain George River Voisey Bay Hopedale Schefferville Makkovik Hamilton Inlet Labrador City Churchill Falls Happy Valley - Goose Bay Lake Melville Labrador South Cartwright Port Hope Simpson 150 Kilometers L'Anse Au Clair Quotas: Resident: 2 bears (either-sex) in all open zones. Non-Resident: 2 bears (either-sex) in all open zones. Special Notes: Female bears accompanied by cubs may not be taken. 2009/2010 Black Bear Licences are valid for the 2009 Fall and 2010 Spring Season. NOTE: Licenced black bear hunters may snare black bears using Aldrich foot snares or similar devices (designed to capture and hold bears by the foot) and must be set in a covered cubby set. The set must be clearly marked with a warning sign indicating that a bear snaring device is set in the cubby. 32

35 Attention All Trappers The Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards (AIHTS) sets performance standards for traps used in the harvest of eight different furbearer species in Newfoundland and Labrador. All trappers are required to use trap types for certain species that have received certification under the Agreement. Please see pages for more information. Newfoundland Seasons/Zones Trapping seasons for 2009/10 and zone boundaries for Island fur species are consistent with last year s seasons, except for lynx. Lynx numbers are currently low across the entire Island, and as such both Lynx Zones on the Island, A and B, will be closed for the 2009/10 trapping season. Populations will continued to be monitored, and trappers will be advised on lynx status for future trapping seasons. Best Management Practices for Newfoundland Marten Beginning in the fall of 2007, trappers were allowed to harvest furbearers in areas on the Island that had been traditionally closed to certain types or all trapping activities due to potential conflicts with the Threatened Newfoundland Marten. Best Management Practices for Newfoundland Marten outline the techniques, trap types and areas where trapping can occur by categorizing the relative influence of various trap types on Marten populations. This approach replaced previous methods used to prohibit trapping activities in the interest of protecting Marten populations. A summary of approved traps and specific set requirements is outlined on pages 40 and 41. Firearm Regulations for Trappers Holders of a general trappers licence are permitted to carry, transport and HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Trapping - Highlights and Changes possess a centerfire rifle not greater than.225 caliber or a shotgun using #2 shot or larger to kill fox and coyote on the Island of Newfoundland. Holders of a general trappers licence are permitted to use a.22 rimfire rifle to dispatch live furbearing animals caught in traps. Closed to All Trapping All Provincial and National Parks, listed Ecological Reserves, Great Southern Harbour and Brunette Island are closed to all trapping. For specific boundary descriptions, contact your nearest Wildlife Division or DNR Office. Please see pages 45 to 48 for more information on closed areas. Beaver Traplines On the Island, beaver are managed on a trapline system. Only trappers approved to hold a beaver trapline can legally be issued a licence to trap beaver. If you do not currently hold a beaver trapline and wish to be placed on a priority list for a vacant trapline please forward your request to Beaver Trapline, Wildlife Division, P.O. Box 2007, Corner Brook, NL, A2H 7S1. Beaver Stamping In an effort to accommodate beaver trappers, particularly those living in isolated areas, the beaver pelt stamping process will continue to be delivered at all District DNR Offices. Wildlife Regulations require that all beaver pelts be stamped before they are sold. Current policy requires that all pelts must be submitted for measurements and stamping with a permanent ink stamp. Each beaver trapper will be notified by mail of when and where to bring pelts for stamping and measuring. Any licensed trapper who, by the end of the season, has not presented pelts for stamping will be contacted to determine the status of his/her trapping activity. Illegal Trapping of Beaver Registered beaver trappers are reminded that accepting beavers caught by someone else from a trapline which is not your own is illegal and jeopardizes the entire management strategy for this species. General trappers should note that accidentally caught beaver must be surrendered to the registered trapline trapper or to a DNR Office. Utilization of Beaver Traplines Individual beaver trappers are required to harvest a minimum of five (5) beavers per season unless justification is presented otherwise. Beaver trappers harvesting less then five (5) beaver, without adequate justification, may have the trapline area cancelled and reassigned to another trapper. If beaver trappers choose not to harvest beaver due to low populations on their trapline, please provide this information in writing to Beaver Trapline, Wildlife Division, P.O. Box 2007, Corner Brook, NL, A2H 7S1. Wildlife regulations permit the temporary closure of a trapline to allow the population to recover. A beaver trapper assigned to a beaver trapline at the time of closure will be given first priority on the trapline once it reopens, unless it can be shown that he/she was responsible for the population decline in the first place. It is not necessary for a trapper to risk prosecution by going outside his assigned trapline to obtain five beaver. A harvest of five beaver in any one year does not necessarily ensure proper utilization of the trapline. Traplines with high beaver density and increasing problem complaints may also be cancelled if sufficient numbers of animals are not harvested. Cutoff Date - Beaver Licences Failure to apply for renewal of your Beaver Trapline License on or before October 15, 2009 will result in forfeiture of the trapline. If you wish to be assured of receiving your license prior to the start of the trapping season, your application must be received no later than August 31,

36 Beaver Problems The Wildlife Division reminds beaver trappers that each year numerous complaints are received about beavers damaging property, damming culverts and flooding roads and invading town water supplies. In many cases, problem beavers must be removed in the spring and summer months when their pelts are not in prime condition. We encourage beaver trappers to concentrate their trapping efforts on these potential problem areas if they are on their trapline. Beaver Trappers are reminded that they are responsible for ensuring that harvest records for their assigned beaver trapline are reported on the Beaver Data Information Form enclosed with your licence. Trapper Licence Returns and Beaver Data Information Forms must be mailed to Beaver Trapline, Wildlife Division, P.O. Box 2007, Corner Brook, NL, A2H 7S1. Lynx - Accidental Captures You must surrender all lynx trapped accidentally (pelt and carcass) to a DNR Office within seven days after the time of capture. You will be paid $25.00 for any lynx taken this way. Due to the volume of furbearer carcasses submitted, please allow a minimum of 6-8 weeks to receive your payment. Labrador HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Seasons/Zones Beginning with the 2009/10 trapping season, the Labrador East Fur Zone and the Labrador West Fur Zone will become one zone referred to as the Labrador South Fur Zone. Season dates for trapping in the Labrador South Fur Zone reflect recommendations provided by trappers and officials in Labrador. Please see page 36 for season dates and related information. Lynx Carcass Submission In an effort to further understand the biology of Lynx in Labrador, the Wildlife Division would like to obtain lynx carcasses from Labrador trappers. Wildlife request that Labrador trappers voluntarily submit any lynx carcass to the nearest DNR Office. Labrador Trappers will be paid $50.00 for any lynx taken during the open season. Please allow a minimum of 6-8 weeks to receive your payment. Wolf Skull Collection Labrador trappers who harvest wolves are asked to please submit the entire skull or lower jawbone of wolves. The Wildlife Division uses the information collected from wolf skulls or jawbones to understand more about wolf biology in Labrador. Wolf skull or jawbones can be submitted to your nearest DNR Office (see inside back cover for contact information). Code of Conduct All trappers are reminded that when setting traps near communities or residential areas to act responsibly and take into account local activities such as pet walking. Please recognize the right of property owners and others who use and enjoy the outdoors. Notice to Trappers in Labrador The Labrador Inuit Lands Claim Agreement specifies that non-inuit who live outside the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area (LISA) and want to trap inside LISA must demonstrate the following in order to pursue trapping activities in this area: a) have held a commercial trapping licence on June 25, 2001 AND b) have traditionally trapped in LISA. Non-Inuit living inside LISA must have held a commercial trapping licence on December 1, Trappers who wish to pursue trapping activity in LISA must first contact a Wildlife Division Office (see inside back cover) and provide proof that he/she has traditionally trapped in LISA before authorization can be provided. For more information regarding the Labrador Inuit Lands Claim Agreement, see page 22. General Information For All Trappers Computer Registry All trappers are required to submit an application to the Wildlife Division in order to receive a Trapper License. All eligible trappers should receive an application in the mail by early August 2009 (see pages 4 to 6 for eligibility requirements). Applications should be completed and returned, along with the required licence fees, to: Trapper Licence Application, Central Cashier s Office, P.O. Box 8770, St. John s, NL, A1B 4J6. There is no cutoff date for general trapper licence or beaver trapline licence applications. However, to receive your trappers licence in time for the trapping season, applications must be submitted and received by August 31, Trappers may also apply for a renewal of their general and beaver trappers licence and make payments online by visiting 34

37 Fur Sales Trappers usually sell their fur at fur auctions. Experience has shown that both top and average prices for well prepared, seasoned skins are usually higher for the trapper when goods are sold by auction as opposed to a fur buyer. Listed below are addresses for several fur auction/agents and buyers. Fur Harvesters Auction Inc. Newfoundland Agent Rex Jennings Box 2542, R.R. #2 Corner Brook (Hughes Brook), NL A2H 6B9 Phone: (709) North American Fur Auctions Newfoundland Agent Calvin Cormier Box 41, Doyles, NL, A0N 1J0 Phone: (709) Labrador Agent Jim Shouse P.O. Box 483, Stn. C Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL A0P 1C0 Phone: (709) Western Canadian Raw Fur Sales 303 West Pender Street Vancouver, BC, V6B 1R3 Phone: (604) Points to Remember Trappers providing furs to Auctions/Agents should note that: 1) Fur dealers offer cash advances to trappers submitting furs for auction. 2) When shipping to North American Fur Auctions (NAFA) or Fur Harvesters Auction Inc. (FHAI) use the addresses as listed above. Some trappers choose to ship their fur direct to the mainland. There is no advantage to this practice since: a) commission rates are the same (11%) whether you ship direct or via a local agent; and b) persons who ship direct must go through the trouble of obtaining an export licence. Therefore, it is more convenient to ship via the local fur auction agents. 3) Since Western Canadian Raw Fur Sales has no local agent, an export HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE licence is required to make fur shipments to that company. 4) NAFA operates under a number of names and addresses. Other than NAFA they include Dominion Soudack of Winnipeg, Edmonton Fur Sales of Edmonton, Trapper s International Marketing Service (TIMS) of North Bay and International Fur Sales of Toronto. Furs shipped to NAFA or any of the above all end up being sold on the same sale. Those of you who have been shipping to the mainland addresses can save yourselves time by using the local NAFA facility in Doyles. 5) If you choose to ship directly to the mainland to a fur auction or fur buyer, please remember that an export licence is required for each shipment. It is an offense under the Wild Life Act and Regulations to ship furs directly out of the province without an export licence. Newfoundland and Labrador Trappers Association (NLTA) The NLTA welcomes new members and invites existing members to renew their memberships. A one year membership costs $ For further information, contact the NLTA at P.O. Box 74, Norman s Cove, NL, A0B 2T0, by phone at (709) , or by at hstrap@nf.sympatico.ca. The 2009 NLTA Annual General Meeting will be held from August Please contact them for more information. Fur Export Permits Fur export permits must be acquired by trappers who send furs directly to companies, agents or buyers outside the province. A Fur Export Permit is required for each individual shipment. Permits are available at a DNR Office near you (see inside back cover). When dealing with auction companies/agents or buyers within the province, trappers need only to maintain their own individual records of furs being processed for auction. For more information, please contact the Wildlife Division. 35

38 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Newfoundland (Island) Trapping Seasons /2010 SPECIES SEASON DATES Beaver October 20, March 15, 2010 Muskrat October 20, March 15, 2010 Otter October 20, March 15, 2010 Mink November 1, February 28, 2010 Coyote* October 20, February 1, 2010 Fox, Coloured* October 20, February 1, 2010 Fox, White* October 20, February 1, 2010 Lynx Closed Ermine (Weasel) October 20, February 28, 2010 Squirrel October 20, February 28, 2010 * Season dates for shooting using a valid Trapper s Licence for coyote and fox will be the same as trapping season dates given above for those species. Labrador Trapping Seasons /2010 SPECIES LABRADOR NORTH LABRADOR SOUTH Beaver Oct 15/09 - May 31/10 Oct 15/09 - May 31/10 Muskrat Oct 15/09 - May 31/10 Oct 15/09 - May 31/10 Otter Oct 15/09 - March 31/10 Oct 15/09 - March 20/10 Mink Nov 1/09 - March 1/10 Nov 1/09 - March 20/10 Coyote Oct 15/09 - March 31/10 Nov 1/09 - March 20/10 Fox, Coloured Oct 15/09 - March 31/10 Nov 1/09 - March 20/10 Fox, White Oct 15/09 - May 31/10 Nov 1/09 - March 20/10 Lynx Oct 15/09 - March 31/10 Nov 1/09 - March 20/10 Wolf Oct 15/09 - Apr 30/10 Nov 1/09 - Apr 30/10 Ermine (Weasel) Oct 15/09 - March 31/10 Nov 1/09 - March 20/10 Squirrel Oct 15/09 - March1/10 Nov 1/09 - March 20/10 Marten Oct 15/09 - March 31/10 Nov 1/09 - March 20/10 Fisher No Open Season No Open Season Wolverine No Open Season No Open Season Torngat Mountains National Park Reserve Cape Chidley Hebron Okak Saglek Bay Nain Advisory Non-beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Lands Claim Agreement are required to get permission from the Nunatsiavut Government to access Labrador Inuit Lands. See page 22 for more information. Voisey Bay Labrador North Fur Zone: All that area of Labrador, including offshore islands, lying north of a line commencing at a point on the coast at 54 degrees north latitude, then west along 54 degrees north latitude to its intersection with 62 degrees west longitude, then north along 62 degrees west longitude to 55 degrees north latitude and then west along 55 degrees north latitude to its intersection with the Labrador - Quebec border. Labrador South Fur Zone: All the remainder of Labrador not described in the Labrador North Fur Zone. Schefferville Labrador City Northern Zone Southern Zone Happy Valley - Goose Bay Hopedale Makkovik Hamilton Inlet Cartwright Port Hope Simpson 36

39 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards Humane trapping is every trapper s responsibility. It ensures that the taking of furbearers is conducted with the least amount of stress to the target animal. All trappers have an ethical and legal responsibility to select the most humane and efficient method possible to capture furbearers. Newfoundland and Labrador has had regulated humane trapping standards for a long time. Requirements for locking neck snares, prohibition against the use of serrated or toothed edge traps, drowner set requirements for aquatic species are just a few examples of humane trap standards. However, to ensure that our wild caught furs could continue to be sold on the European markets, Canada, along with Russia and the European Union (EU) signed the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards (AIHTS). The agreement sets performance standards for traps used in the harvest and control of 19 furbearer species. Eight (8) of these species exist in our province. These species are beaver, ermine, coyote, lynx, marten, muskrat, otter, and wolf. The Agreement does not apply to mink, fox or squirrel. What AIHTS means for Newfoundland and Labrador Trappers: 1. AIHTS applies to all furbearers trapped in this province except fox, squirrel and mink. 2. Leghold Restraining Traps (LRT) include the modified versions (padded, laminated or offset) and the conventional steel jawed leghold traps (unmodified). The use of all unmodified LRT s is prohibited on land except for the taking of fox. Modified traps may continue to be used on land for the taking of wolf and coyote, however only certified and approved LRT s may be used for the trapping of lynx as outlined in Table 1 (see page 38). When setting a drowner set for an aquatic species, modified or conventional steel jawed traps will continue to be permitted (see Table 3 on page 39 for more information). 3. Neck Snares: No change. 4. Killing Traps: Killing traps are generally referred to as the conibear body gripping trap. In Newfoundland and Labrador, only those killing traps meeting AIHTS requirements, and that have been certified, are permitted for the trapping of beaver, muskrat and marten (see Table 1 on page 38 for more information). Sufficient numbers of killing traps have not been certified for otter, ermine, lynx, coyote or wolf. Until then, trappers may continue to use traps currently permitted by existing provincial legislation for those species. 5. Trappers should also note that some traps, while not yet required by legislation, have already been certified by species and should note this when purchasing new traps (see Table 2 on page 38 for more information). 37

40 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Table 1: Killing and restraining traps certified and regulated for use. Note: these tables are current as of February 17, 2009 Species Killing Traps Regulated Certified Traps Beaver (on land and underwater) Bélisle Classic 330 Bélisle Super X 280 Bélisle Super X 330 BMI 280 Body Gripper BMI 330 Body Gripper Bridger 330 Duke 330 LDL C280 LDL C280 Magnum LDL C330 LDL C330 Magnum Rudy 280 Rudy 330 Sauvageau Sauvageau F Sauvageau Sauvageau Species-Specific 330 Dislocator Half-Magnum Species-Specific 440 Dislocator Half-Magnum Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 280 Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 330 Marten (Labrador) Bélisle Super X 120 Bélisle Super X 160 BMI 126 Magnum Body Gripper Koro #1 LDL B120 Magnum Northwoods 155 Rudy 120 Magnum Rudy 160 Plus Sauvageau C120 Magnum Sauvageau Sauvageau Muskrat (on land) Bélisle Super X 120 BMI 120 BMI 120 Magnum BMI 126 Magnum Bridger 120 Duke 120 Koro Muskrat LDL B120 Magnum Rudy 120 Magnum Sauvageau C120 Reverse Bend Triple M Sauvageau C120 Magnum Sauvageau Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 110 Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 120 Muskrat (underwater) Any jaw type trap (body gripping or leghold) set as a submersion set that exerts clamping force on a muskrat and that maintains a muskrat underwater. Lynx Bélisle Footsnare #6 Oneida Victor #3 Soft Catch equipped with 2 coil springs Leghold Restraining Traps Regulated Certified Traps Oneida Victor #3 Soft Catch equipped with 4 coil springs Oneida Victor #3 equipped with a minimum of 8mm thick, non-offset steel jaws, 4 coil springs and an anchoring swivel centre mounted on a base plate As new trap research and testing is completed the list of certified traps by species is updated. Traps will be added to this list over time. The most current certified trap list by category is available at the Fur Institute of Canada (FIC) website at or you may obtain a new list by contacting the Wildlife Division at (709) Phase 2: Year of Implementation to be determined - Certified traps by species but not yet required in regulations. For the following species and trap categories, the year of entry into force of the obligation to use only AIHTS Certified traps has not yet been determined. When sufficient numbers of certified traps are available, regulations will follow. This date, which could vary from one species to another, will be known at least three years in advance. Until then, traps that are currently legally permitted can still be used for these species. Table 2: Killing and restraining traps certified but not yet mandatory. Species Otter (underwater) Weasel Lynx Killing traps certified, but not yet mandatory Bélisle Super X 280, Rudy 280, Rudy 330, LDL C280 Magnum, Sauvageau , Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 220, Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 330 Victor Rat Trap Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 330 Restraining traps certified, but not yet mandatory Coyote Wolf Bélisle Footsnare #6; Oneida Victor #3 Soft Catch equipped with 2 coil springs; Bridger #3 equipped with 5/16-inch offset, doubled rounded steel jaw laminations (3/16-inch on topside of jaw and 1/4-inch on underside of jaws), with 4 coil springs and an anchoring swivel centre mounted on a base plate Bélisle Footsnare #8 38

41 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Phase 3: Year of Implementation to be determined - Cage and box traps to be regulated after 2007 for live-trapping. As it pertains to the AIHTS, there is no live capture cage or box trap certified to date. This means that until a list of certified cage or box traps are made available, trappers may continue to use those cage or box traps as per existing provincial legislation. Table 3: Summary of trap requirements by species - Newfoundland and Labrador. Killing Traps (Conibear type) Species AIHTS in Effect Conventional Steel Jawed Leghold Restraining Trap Modified Leghold Traps Suspended Snare Beaver YES Drowning set only* Drowning set only* Allowed Coyote NO Prohibited Allowed* Allowed Fox (All) NO Allowed Allowed Allowed Lynx NO Prohibited Certified traps only Allowed Marten (Labrador) YES Prohibited Prohibited Not Applicable Mink NO Drowning set only* Drowning set only* Not Applicable Muskrat YES Drowning set only* Drowning set only* Not Applicable Otter NO Drowning set only* Drowning set only* Allowed Red Squirrel NO Prohibited Prohibited Allowed Wolf NO Prohibited Allowed* Allowed Weasel NO Prohibited Prohibited Not Applicable * Certified trap models are given exclusive identification letters that manufacturers will have to mark on traps they manufacture after Trappers may still legally use these same trap models after the implementation of the AIHTS, regardless of whether or not they bear this mark. For example, new Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 330 s will have a certification number on the trap. However, trappers may continue to use the same trap model whether or not it has this number. 39

42 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Best Management Practices for Newfoundland Marten The Threatened Newfoundland Marten is impacted by non-targeted mortality caused by legal trapping of furbearing species. Past management approaches have limited trapping techniques which do not have any impact on marten. This new approach was introduced in the fall of 2007 and provides consistency across all management areas as it relates to trapping by not prohibiting trapping techniques which do not impact marten. CATEGORY ONE AREAS: In Category One areas traps must be set in such a manner as to avoid the capture of non-target species, specifically the Newfoundland Marten. This applies to the Pine Marten Study Area, Main River Study Area, Little Grand Lake Wildlife Reserve (LGL) and the Glover Island Public Reserve. The LGL Provisional Ecological Reserve is closed to all trapping except for beaver (see map on page 41). Prohibited Traps in this category would include: - All land-based traps. - All land-based locking neck snares (fox/lynx/coyote). TABLE 1: PERMITTED TRAPS IN CATEGORY ONE AREAS Trap Type and Target Species Beaver Conibear Beaver Submarine Cage Beaver Snare Pole Ermine (weasel) or Squirrel Rat Trap Fox or Coyote or Lynx Restraining Neck Snare Mink Conibear Otter or Mink or Muskrat Conibear Otter or Mink or Muskrat Submarine Cage Beaver or Otter or Muskrat or Mink Slide-lock Drowner Squirrel Pole Regulated Setting Requirements Trap jaws shall remain completely submerged requiring target species to dive. Cage shall be completely submerged. Snares shall be completely submerged. - Victor Rat Trap, whether baited or not, shall be completely enclosed inside a wooden box with a 1.5 hole at one end. - Wire shall be 3/32 or greater degree swivel required at the attachment point. - The stop on the loop shall be fastened so that the loop will close to a minimum 8 circumference. - The snare shall be fastened to an immovable object, no drags. - The snare may be set with or without the use of bait. - This is a live capture device and requires a 24 hour trap check. Floating Mink Box Trap shall be set in the entrance of a floating wooden box, whether or not the trap is baited, and the entrance to the box shall be completely submerged. Trap jaws shall be completely submerged requiring target species to dive. The cage shall be completely submerged. - The trap shall be a foothold type with a slide lock attached. - The trap shall be placed at least five feet from the shoreline or on a semi-submerged log with no land-based access. - The water shall be sufficiently deep so as to ensure drowning. - The trap may be set with or without the use of bait. Snares shall use 16 pound test snare wire attached to a horizontal or leaning pole, snares 3/4"-1' up off the pole and having a 1.5"- 1.75" diameter loop. No bait shall be used. 40

43 CATEGORY TWO AREAS: HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Snares/traps found in this category acknowledge the potential for accidental harvest but mitigate for marten mortality. This applies to the Red Indian Lake, Northwest Grand Lake, Terra Nova and Charlottetown Enclave modified snaring and trapping areas (MSTA). Additional Category Two areas may be considered by the Department of Environment and Conservation in the future to help facilitate marten recovery. Prohibited Traps in this category would include: All land-based traps. TABLE 2: PERMITTED TRAPS IN CATEGORY TWO AREAS Trap Type and Target Species Regulated Setting Requirements ALL THOSE LISTED IN TABLE 1 ALL CORRESPONDING REGULATED SETTING REQUIREMENTS IN TABLE 1 (PAGE 40) Fox, Coyote or Lynx Killing Neck Snare The snare shall be equipped with lock. The snare can be baited or not. CATEGORY THREE AREAS: Category Three allows the use of all legal snaring/trapping devices, including those listed under Categories One and Two, but also all other legal traps. Category Three areas would reflect all other landbases not covered under Category One or Two. TRAPPING MANAGEMENT AREAS Legend Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Closed except for Beaver Trapping National Parks Waterbodies Main River Study Area Northwest Grand Lake MSTA Glover Island Public Reserve LGL Provisional Ecological Reserve LGL Wild Life Reserve LGL Provisional Ecological Reserve LGL Wild Life Reserve Pine Marten Study Area Red Indian Lake MSTA Kilometers Terra Nova MSTA Charlottetown Enclave MSTA Kilometers 41

44 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Participation in Inland Fisheries Management Management of the inland fish resource in Newfoundland and Labrador is a shared responsibility between the Province and the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans. The province plays an active role in inland fish management through directed and focused efforts at enforcement and research as well as legislative and other management initiatives. Resident anglers can do their part to assist in the management of this culturally and economically significant activity through their active participation in surveys conducted by managers and scientists. Creel Surveys The Wildlife Division with the help of officials from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) routinely conduct winter and summer creel (angler) surveys in various regions of Newfoundland and Labrador. Recreational fisheries surveys are a vital component of inland fisheries management by ensuring accurate catch and effort statistics are compiled and used in making important management decisions. If you encounter Wildlife Division or DNR staff, your cooperation is requested by answering some general questions about your fishing trip. Interacting with resource users in this manner ensures effective and timely input into the management of our inland fish. Avalon Angler Survey In the spring of 2008, a mail out survey was conducted by the Wildlife Division to assess angler attitudes pertaining to the brook trout fishery for the Avalon Peninsula. Specifically, questions were asked regarding the quality of the fishery and did they desire change to the current regulations. We also asked the reasons why anglers fish in the area and gave them an opportunity to offer any comments they may have in regards to brook trout fishing. In total, 1400 surveys were mailed to randomly chosen anglers in 81 communities, with 548 respondents. The following is a short synopsis of the results. The mean age of respondents was 56 years of age, and that on average they had fished in the region for over 36 years. This suggests very few young people getting involved in angling. The survey indicates that the primary motivation for angling is for relaxation and to spend time with family members. Catching a fish ranked a distant second in importance. Results suggest anglers who fish the Avalon prefer to catch a few fish to eat and place little importance on the size of their catch. Respondents felt that the quality of the brook trout fishery, for the Avalon, had declined during the past ten years but that this decline was not serious enough to warrant changing the current regulations. The majority (84%) of respondents felt that the current daily bag limit of 12 fish plus one was appropriate. The majority (64%) of respondents did feel that the Avalon Peninsula should have a separate management zone. 55% of respondents reported having never been approached by enforcement officers while angling trout. We would like to thank all those who took the time to fill out the questionnaire. The information gathered from this survey is being summarized and placed in a research report that will be utilized by management authorities in future management plans. If you have any questions or comments regarding this survey or inland fish management in Newfoundland and Labrador, please contact the Wildlife Division at (709) or visit 42

45 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Migratory Game Bird Regulations /2010 Summary The information presented here is a summary of seasons prescribed for hunting waterfowl (ducks, geese and snipe). For more information on general prohibitions, permitted hunting methods and equipment, the need to retrieve birds, restrictions on using bait, descriptions of hunting zones and other restrictions on hunting, contact a Canadian Wildlife Service office near you or visit their website at Canadian Wildlife Service Enforcement Coordinator 6 Bruce Street Canadian Wildlife Service Migratory Game Bird Hunting Zones Mount Pearl, NL P.O. Box 1201 Coastal refers to that portion of the coast lying within 100 A1N 4T3 Lewisporte, NL metres of the mean ordinary high-water mark, including the (709) A0G 3A0 coastal portions of offshore islands and the adjacent marine (709) coastal waters. Check your Migratory Game Bird Permit and Provincial hunting regulations for additional regulations. Canadian Wildlife Service P.O. Box 7003, Stn. C Note: Regulations exist throughout Canada which ban the Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL use of lead shot for hunting migratory game birds. This ban does A0P 1C0 not apply to Murres (Turrs). See page 11 for more information on (709) migratory game bird hunting. OPEN SEASONS ON THE ISLAND OF NEWFOUNDLAND (No open season for Harlequin Ducks) Area Ducks including Mergansers (other than Long-tailed Ducks*, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters Harlequin Ducks**, Eiders and Scoter), Geese and Snipe All Coastal Zones Third Saturday in September to last Saturday in December Fourth Saturday in November to the last day in Waterfowler Heritage Day: Second Saturday in September February All Inland Zones Third Saturday in September to last Saturday in December No open season Waterfowler Heritage Day: Second Saturday in September BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS FOR THE ISLAND OF NEWFOUNDLAND Limits Ducks (other than Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Mergansers Oldsquaw, Eiders Geese Snipe Harlequin Ducks, Eiders and Scoters) and Scoters Daily Bay 6 (a) Possession 12 (b) (a) not more than four may be American Black Ducks, and not more than one may be Barrow s Goldeneye*** (b) not more than eight may be American Black Ducks, and not more than two may be Barrow s Goldeneye OPEN SEASONS FOR LABRADOR (No open season for Harlequin Ducks) Area Ducks (other than Harlequin Ducks and Eiders), Eiders Geese and Snipe Northern Labrador Zone First Saturday in September to second Saturday in December Last Saturday in September to second Saturday in January Western Labrador Zone First Saturday in September to second Saturday in December No open season Southern Labrador Zone Second Saturday in September to third Saturday in December Fourth Saturday in November to last day of February Waterfowler Heritage Day: First Saturday in September Central Labrador Zone First Saturday in September to second Saturday in December Last Saturday in October to last Saturday in November and First Saturday in January to last day of February BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS FOR LABRADOR Limits Ducks including Long-tailed Ducks (other than Mergansers, Mergansers, Scoters, Eiders Geese Snipe Harlequin Ducks, Eiders, and Scoters) Daily Bag 6 (a) Possession 12 (b) (a) Not more than one may be Barrow s Goldeneye (b) Not more than two may be Barrow s Goldeneye * Long-tailed Duck is the current name for Oldsquaw ** Harlequin Ducks are also known as Lords and Ladies, White-eyed Divers, or Squeakers *** Visit for imformation on how to differentiate between Goldeneye species. Please Report Your Migratory Bird Bands, Call BAND (2263) 43

46 Murre (Turr) Hunting /2010 Residents who intend on hunting Murres (Turrs) are required to possess a valid Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit. Murre Hunting Seasons Zone 1 Sept 01, 2009 to Dec 16, 2009 Zone 2 Oct 06, 2009 to Jan 20, 2010 Zone 3 Nov 25, 2009 to Mar 10, 2010 Zone 4 Nov 03, 2009 to Jan 10, 2010 and Feb 02, 2010 to Mar 10, 2010 Daily Bag Limits and Possession Limits The bag limit and possession limits for Murres throughout Newfoundland and Labrador are: HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Murre Hunting Zones Daily bag limit: Possession limit: 20 Murres per hunter per day 40 Murres per hunter at any one time Note : 1. Lead shot may be used to hunt Murres. 2. This hunt is open only to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador. Murres can be legally hunted from a power boat. An occupant of a boat who shoots or retrieves murres, or anyone who operates the boat to pursue murres, is considered to be hunting as defined in the Migratory Birds Regulations and are required to hold a Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit. Thick-billed Murre (Turr) Common Murre (Turr) Notice Razorbills, also known as Tinkers, are similar to Common and Thick-billed Murres However, Razorbills are protected and are not permitted to be harvested. Be sure before you shoot. Razorbill - First Winter (Tinker) Razorbill - Adult Winter (Tinker) For more information, please contact: Canadian Wildlife Service 6 Bruce Street, Mount Pearl, NL, A1N 4T3 (709) or or visit: 44

47 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Closed Areas HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Discharge of Firearms by Hunters Hunters are advised that it is illegal to discharge a firearm within 300 meters of a dwelling or within 1000 meters of a school, playground or athletic field. Please see pages 7 to 11 for a list of other Wildlife Regulations pertaining to firearms use. Hunting is prohibited in all Provincial and National Parks, Migratory Bird Sanctuaries, Seabird Ecological Reserves, and the Salmonier Nature Park. Unless otherwise indicated, all big game hunting on the Island of Newfoundland and all moose hunting in Labrador is prohibited on offshore islands. The following areas are also subject to hunting, shooting, snaring and/or trapping prohibitions (see maps for further details): Baccalieu Island Ecological Reserve (Map 1) Brunette Island, Fortune Bay (Map 2) Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve (Map 3) Cape St. Mary s Ecological Reserve (Map 4) Carmanville Pond Closed Area (Map 5) Clarenville Canada Goose Area (Map 6) Codroy Valley Waterfowl Area (Map 7) Corduroy Brook, Grand Falls-Windsor Closed Area (Map 8) Fortune Head Ecological Reserve (Map 9) Foxtrap Closed Area (Map 10) Funk Island Ecological Reserve (Map 11) Gannet Islands Ecological Reserve (Map 12) Glover Island Public Reserve (see page 15) Great Southern Harbour Closed Area (Map 13) Hare Bay Islands Ecological Reserve (Map 14) Hawke Hill Ecological Reserve (Map 15) King George IV Ecological Reserve (Map 16) Kelly s Island, Conception Bay (Map 17) Little Grand Lake Wildlife Reserve (see page 15) Main River Study Area (see page 15) Marshy Pond, Daniel s Harbour Closed Area (Map 18) Massey Drive Local Development Area (Map 19) Middle Arm, Carmanville Closed Area (Map 20) Pine Marten Study Area (see page 15) Reidville-Deer Lake and Cormack Closed Area (Map 21) Saltwater Pond, Sweet Bay Closed Area (Map 22) Sandy Cove Provisional Ecological Reserve (Map 23) St. George s River, Stephenville Crossing Closed Area (Map 24) Winterland EcoMuseum (Map 25) Witless Bay Ecological Reserve (Map 26) Map 1: Baccalieu Island Ecological Reserve Closed to Shooting, Snaring and Trapping Map 2: Brunette Island, Fortune Bay 10 Seal Cove Kilometers Connaigre Head Brunette Island Harbour Breton Sagona Is Grand Bank Fortune Great Bay de L'Eau Closed to Shooting, Snaring and Trapping Map 3: Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve Pistolet Bay Burnt Cape Ecological and Wilderness Reserves which do not have prohibitions to hunting include Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve, Mistaken Point Extension Emergency Ecological Reserve, Watts Point Ecological Reserve, Table Point Ecological Reserve, Redfir Lake- Kapitagas Channel Ecological Reserve, West Brook Ecological Reserve, Little Grand Lake Provisional Ecological Reserve, Bay du Nord Wilderness Reserve and the Avalon Wilderness Reserve. For more information please visit Falaise Point Whale Cove Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve 12 Piton Point Ha Ha Bay Raleigh These maps have been prepared for reference purposes only. For more information, please contact the nearest Wildlife Division, Parks and Natural Areas Division, or DNR Office (see inside back cover for contact information). 1 Kilometers Isthmus Point Isthmus Cove Closed to Shooting (except sea ducks and murres), Snaring and Trapping 45

48 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Closed Areas Map 4: Cape St. Mary s Ecological Reserve Island Head Norther Head Lears Cove Brierly Cove HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Map 5: Carmanville Pond Closed Area Carmanville!! Tucks High Point Carmanville South Route 330 Middle Arm Map 6: Clarenville Canada Goose Area Shoal Harbour Milton Bar Mead CAPE ST. MARY'S ECOLOGICAL Cape St. Mary's RESERVE Golden Bay Redland Point Clarenville Random Heights Northwest Arm 1,000 Meters 2,000 Meters Closed to Shooting Bluff Pt Closed to Shooting, Snaring and Trapping 1,500 Meters Map 7: Codroy Valley Waterfowl Area Closed to Shooting Map 8: Corduroy Brook, Grand Falls- Windsor Closed Area Closed to Shooting Map 9: Fortune Head Ecological Reserve Closed to Shooting Map 10: Foxtrap Closed Area Ferry Route FORTUNE HEAD ECOLOGICAL RESERVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mount Pleasant!! Fortune Head Cross Pt Fortune Barasway Long Point Fortune Gull Pond Rocky Pd Hennesseys Pd Transmission Line Little Pd Dog Pd T. C. H. Jakes Gully Manuels Thomas Pond River Loo Pond Closed to Shooting, Snaring and Trapping 46 1,000 Meters Closed to Shooting 1,500 Meters

49 17595_CollegePhyEnv 3/23/09 12:58 PM Page 47 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Closed Areas Map 11: Funk Island Ecological Reserve Map 12: Gannet Islands Ecological Reserve GANNET ISLANDS ECOLOGICAL RESERVE Funk Island Sea Bird Sanctuary Grady Horse Chops Island Fogo Island Map 13: Great Southern Harbour Closed Area Harbour Packs Harbour Hamilton Sound Grady Is Huntingdon Island Musgrave Hr 10 Deadman's Bay Kilometers Cartwright Windmill Bight 10 Kilometers Closed to Shooting, Snaring and Trapping Closed to Shooting, Snaring and Trapping Closed to Shooting, Snaring and Trapping Map 14: Hare Bay Islands Ecological Map 15: Hawke Hill Ecological Reserve Reserve (Brent, Gilliat and Spring Islands) Map 16: King George IV Ecological Reserve Holyrood Lake Pluchiopacg Pond Hare Bay Spring Is Georges Pond Maria Is La Source Pt Big Triangle Pond Four Mile Pond. H Blue Pd on smissi Tr an ine L Velvet Horn Pd Jackpot Pd Main Brook KING GEORGE IV ECOLOGICAL RESERVE Lloyd's River C. Shoal Arm Island T. Long Island BUTTER POT PROVINCIAL PARK ECOLOGICAL RESERVE Goose Tickle Pt HAWKE HILL ECOLOGICAL RESERVE Closed to Shooting, Snaring and Trapping Long Gullies Inside Hawke Hills 1,500 1,500 Meters Meter Closed to Shooting, Snaring and Trapping Closed to Shooting, Snaring and Trapping Map 18: Marshy Pond, Daniel s Harbour Closed Area Map 19: Massey Drive Local Development Area Map 17: Kelly s Island, Conception Bay 1,000 Daniel's Cove Meters Marshy Pond Daniel's Harbour Route 430 Closed to Shooting and Snaring King George IV HARE BAY Brent Islands Meters 1,500 Fournier Pt Closed to Shooting Closed to Shooting 47

50 Whiteís Pelleyís Closed Areas Map 20: Middle Arm, Carmanville Closed Area HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Map 21: Reidville-Deer Lake and Cormack Closed Area Map 22: Saltwater Pond, Sweet Bay Closed Area!!!!!! Carmanville Arm Tucks High Point Carmanville South Middle Arm 1,000 Route 330 Meters Closed to Shooting Map 23: Sandy Cove Provisional Ecological Reserve Nicholsville Deer Lake Closed to Shooting Deer Lake Upper Humber River Reidville T.C.H. First Cache Rapids 1,500 Waste Disposal Site Entrance Glide Brook Steady Meters Shag Rock Grandfather Northwest Map 24: St. George s River, Stephenville Crossing Closed Area Brook Arm Saltwater Pond Closed to Shooting Southwest Nut Hill Arm Sweet Bay Landers Cove Cove Little Hr 1,500 Meters Bk Brook Rothesay Bay Stephenville Crossing Wallace Cove St. George's River Mattis Point Mattis Point Pd St. George's Bay Black Bank Provincial Park Closed to Shooting, Snaring and Trapping Map 25: Winterland EcoMuseum 1,500 Meters Closed to Shooting Map 26: Witless Bay Ecological Reserve (Gull, Green, Great and Pee Pee Islands) West Brook Transmission Line Route 210 Winterland Route 222 Southwest Arm 1,000 Meters Closed to Shooting Closed to Shooting, Snaring and Trapping 48

51 Hunting Code of Conduct HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Familiarize yourself with provincial and federal regulations that apply to hunting and firearms. Always practice safe gun handling. 2. Shoot only at proper targets. Never shoot at private property such as insulators, electrical equipment or power lines which can result in power outages, personal injury, or even death to yourself or others. 3. Avoid creating a negative image of hunters and firearm users. 4. Access private property only with the landowner s permission. 5. Respect other outdoor users in areas you may be hunting, i.e. other hunters, hikers, berry-pickers, cabin owners, etc. 6. Cooperate with resource management agencies by completing licence returns and participating in other surveys when requested. 7. Report illegal activity to your nearest Conservation Officer. 8. Practice good stewardship by encouraging others to become ethical hunters and to care for the countryside in which they hunt. 9. Only harvest the amount of game that you can use. 10. Ensure that all garbage is taken out of the country for proper disposal, including empty cartridges and shells. 11. Practice your shooting before heading into the field. Ensure that your rifle is properly sighted in, and pattern your shotgun for different chokes and ammunition types. Know the effective range of your firearm. 12. Verify your target before you shoot. Shoot only when you are confident of a quick, humane kill. 13. Ensure that every effort is made to retrieve wounded game. 14. Ensure that animal remains are disposed of out of sight of the traveling public. 15. Avoid hunting from roads. 16. Encourage others to take up the tradition of hunting. 49

52 How to Hunt Predators Woodland caribou population research and monitoring efforts on the Island of Newfoundland have confirmed that the number of caribou in most major herds have declined by as much as 60% since the late 1990 s. Initial findings suggest that black bear and coyote predation is significant during caribou calving and is a considerable contributor to caribou population decline. Numbers of black bear and coyote have increased throughout Newfoundland and is likely related to historical caribou numbers and the availability of many other abundant food sources such as moose carrion and snowshoe hare. HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE To achieve this, the Wildlife Division has implemented a series of How to Hunt workshops and seminars for black bear and coyote in communities around Newfoundland. During these workshops participants learn about the biology and behaviour of black bear and coyote and are introduced to a variety of techniques and essential equipment that improve hunting and trapping success. Predator hunting is very challenging and can offer many excellent opportunities for recreational activity, as well as an additional means to harvest fur for trade, plus when properly processed black bear meat is a very healthy source of natural protein. In February 2008 the Environment and Conservation Minister, the Honourable Charlene Johnson, announced a five year Caribou Strategy that focuses on a number of key initiatives designed to address the issues of Newfoundland woodland caribou decline. One of these initiatives involves increasing participation and improving success in the hunting and trapping of predators. The goal is to ensure that hunters and trappers and the general public are well informed about the interactions of predators and caribou and to improve the ability of hunters and trappers to effectively assist with managing predation on caribou for the long term. Feedback from the participants in earlier seminars and workshops has been very positive; some examples include: 100% were pleased with the amount of information and tips on hunting. 47% actually tried learned techniques, with 90% of those having had some level of success with them. 86% would like to see further workshops on additional species. 98% would recommend friends or colleagues to attend a future workshop. For more information on How to Hunt workshops and seminars, please contact the Wildlife Division at (709) or nathanspence@gov.nl.ca. 50

53 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Hunters - Helping to Manage Game Populations To effectively manage game populations, the Wildlife Division conducts a variety of studies which help make reliable decisions about quotas and seasons. As a hunter, you can greatly assist this effort, by submitting parts of the animals you take, and by reporting the results of your hunting trips on your licence returns. The samples and information you provide are essential in determining the size, trends, and health of the wildlife populations you hunt. If asked to submit a sample or participate in a hunter survey, please do so. harvested. Other than calves, the age distribution of the harvest is assumed to resemble the age of the moose population. If there are many young and prime breeding animals in the population, it is probably increasing. It there are many older animals, chances are that birth rates are low and the population has a greater potential to decline. Important By law hunters must submit the lower jawbone (moose and caribou) or bear skull within seven days after a big game animal has been harvested. If no animal was harvested, the licence return must be returned within seven days after the season has closed. The address for returning the licence return is indicated on the return form. Jawbones and or bear skulls must be dropped off at drop-off location. Drop-off Locations Wildlife Division Laboratory College of the North Atlantic 141 O Connell Drive, Corner Brook Wildlife Division, Building 810, Pleasantville, St. John s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Offices (see inside back cover for contact information to confirm locations) Points to remember: 1. Do not mail jawbones or bear skulls. 2. Remove as much skin and flesh as possible. 3. Place in a well ventilated, cool, dry area. 4. Do not wrap in plastic (it promotes bacteria). 5. Firmly attach jawbone tag/skull tag before dropping off. Thank You for Your Help! Jawbones - Caribou and Moose The lower jawbones of moose or caribou are used to determine the age structure of the population. Jawbones are aged by two methods - wear aging and cementum aging. In wear aging, an estimate of age is made by the amount of wear on the molar teeth (cheek teeth). In cementum aging, the layers of cementum (bony material) deposited each year on the root of each tooth, like rings in a tree, are counted. For moose and caribou we pull out and analyze incisor teeth from the lower jawbone. This gives an accurate age of the animal. Knowing the age structure of game animals can help determine heath and the status of the population. In most moose management areas, hunters often harvest yearlings and two-year-old moose, while few calves and old moose are Hunter Licence Return On your licence questionnaire, you are asked among other things 1) the number of days hunted and 2) the number of animals seen. There is a strong relationship between the number of moose seen per day hunted or the length of time it takes a hunter to get an animal and the density of the population. This type of data is called trend data and when analyzed over a period of time indicates whether a population is increasing, decreasing or remaining stable. After all the information from counts, licence questionnaires, jawbone analysis and other studies are analyzed, a reliable picture of moose and caribou populations, area by area and year by year is obtained. Quotas are then set to increase a population if the habitat is there to support it; decrease a population if there are too many animals present for the available food supply; or hold a population stable if conditions look just right. The number of licences awarded in an area is determined by a formula which takes into account, among other things, the total population, birth rate, death rate, poaching loss, the desired increase/decrease and the predicted hunting success based on previous year s rates. Information supplied by you through submission of jawbones/licence questionnaires is vital to the effective management of the Province s wildlife resources. Reporting Incorrect information When you complete your licence return, it is essential that the information you provide be true and accurate. The Wildlife Division uses this information to detect changes in wildlife populations and to set future licence quotas. With aerial surveys becoming very expensive, the Wildlife Division relies heavily on the information that hunters provide. If you have any questions on how to fill out your licence return, please contact the Wildlife Division. 51

54 We urge you to act ethically and responsibly when hunting and reporting your success. The future of our wildlife resource depends on it. BEAR HUNTERS The Wildlife Division requests the continued cooperation of bear hunters in the voluntary submission of their bear skulls for research and monitoring purposes. If you cannot submit your bear skull immediately, freeze it until you are able to drop it off at the nearest DNR or Wildlife Division office. DO NOT leave bear skulls in jawbone drop-off boxes. Please ensure that you provide all requested information on the skull tags and take special care to ensure that tags are SECURELY attached to the skull. Please remember NOT to fill the tag out with pens or markers using water soluble ink as information will likely become unreadable during storage or processing. If you want the skull back, it will be returned to you cleaned and bleached along with a Cooperating Bear Hunter cap. Please note that normal processing time is approximately 6 to 12 months from the date of submission. If you do not want to submit the entire skull, please submit the jawbone or the first upper premolar tooth. The first premolar is located directly behind the canine. The premolar tooth is best submitted by securely attaching it to the completed skull tag with transparent tape. If you decide to submit the jawbone or tooth only, you will still receive a Cooperating Bear Hunter cap. While we exercise extreme care in tracking and processing your bear skull, we are not responsible for incidental loss or damage. HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Marked Animals A number of big game animals and coyotes have been tagged and/or have radio collars attached to them. Ear tags may be made of light plastic or metal. Radio collars are generally white in colour. Because of the cost associated with animal capture and marking and the value that these animals have in monitoring programs, hunters are asked not to harvest these animals. However, hunters who harvest these animals must return the radio collar and lower jawbone (in the case of a big game animal). A $50.00 reward will be offered for the return of radio collars. Ear tags may be returned to the hunter if desired. For more information on marked wildlife, please contact the Wildlife Division in Corner Brook (please see inside back cover for contact information). WARNING! Health Canada advises that some big game animals treated with immobilizing drugs may be unsuitable for human consumption. All big game animals captured using immobilizing drugs have been marked with a radio collar or ear tag or both. If you happen to harvest a collared or ear-tagged animal, please contact the Wildlife Division for advice on the suitability for consumption. HUNTER CRESTS Hunters who submit their moose or caribou jawbone and licence return will receive a Cooperating Hunter crest. Bear hunters who submit the skull and licence return will receive a Cooperating Bear Hunter Hat NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR WILDLIFE DIVISION Co-operating Moose Hunter REPORTING INJURED OR DISEASED ANIMALS Please report any observations of injured or diseased wildlife to a Conservation Officer or nearest DNR or Wildlife Division Office. If a big game animal harvested by you appears to be diseased or was previously injured, the entire carcass must be brought to a local DNR or Wildlife Division Office for inspection. In most cases, it is only possible to determine that an animal has a serious disease or infection by examining the entire carcass. Hunters are advised that a replacement licence may only be issued if a big game animal is found to be unfit for consumption because of disease or previous injury and the entire carcass has been submitted for disposal. 52

55 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Becoming an Outdoors-Woman is an introductory skills clinic designed to remove barriers between women and outdoor pursuits. The objective is to provide an atmosphere that will enhance the enjoyment of the outdoor environment in a Newfoundland and Labrador setting. Although this program is targeted to women, men are also welcome to participate. Course offerings are being planned at this time. They will tentatively include the following: HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Rifle Basics Shotgun for Beginners Fly Fishing Spirituality and Nature Outdoor Survival Archery Basics Camping Skills Fishing Skills Bird Watching Canoeing Map and Compass Kayaking Basics The Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop is for you if you are at least 18 years of age and: you have never tried these activities but hoped for an opportunity to learn. you are a beginner who hopes to improve your skills. you know how to do some of these activities but would like to try your hand at some new ones. you are looking for the camaraderie of like-minded individuals. Primary Sponsor: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Environment and Conservation Registration Becoming an Outdoors-Woman weekend: June 12-14, 2009 Burry Heights, Salmonier Line Workshop fees are $ and cover accommodations on Friday and Saturday night, seven meals from lunch on Friday to lunch on Sunday, course instruction and demonstration equipment. For more information, please contact: Brenda Pike Salmonier Nature Park P.O. Box 190 Holyrood, NL, A0A 2R0 or visit the Salmonier Nature Park website at 53

56 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Youth Hunting/Fishing Exchange Program The Atlantic Province s Youth Hunting and Fishing Exchange Program is endorsed by the governments of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador and is supported by various participating sponsors with an interest in wildlife. Government and non-government agencies responsible for managing wildlife and habitat depend a great deal on the support of hunters and anglers. We all have a common interest in ensuring that our precious resources continue to be used responsibly and be enjoyed by future generations. The Youth Hunting and Fishing Exchange Program embraces the heritage and culture of hunting and fishing in Atlantic Canada and encourages our youth to become involved in conservation awareness in our own communities. Through their participation in programs like the Firearm Safety/Hunter Education Course, young people, age 12 to 17, can also win an opportunity to experience other cultures and lifestyles involving hunting and fishing in our neighbouring provinces. Congratulations again to our 2008 Winners James Kellough, age 17, from Grand Falls-Windsor, NL and Zachary McGean, age 14, from Boularderie Center, NS Thank You (L-R) Chris Baldwin, Environment and Conservation; Honourable Charlene Johnson Minister of Environment and Conservation; James Kellough, winner of the 2008 Atlantic Province s Youth Hunting and Fishing Exchange Program; Dave Kellough, uncle of James Kellough; and Ron Hicks, Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association. Zachary McGean proudly displays a fine catch, with Dave Evans guiding. The Wildlife Division offers special thanks to Dave and Eileen Evans of Victoria Outfitters and Lodge for hosting the 2008 Exchange. Dave and Eileen offered up a fantastic experience to the Nova Scotia winner, and it was a trip that will never be forgotten by the participant (pictured is Zachary McGean with Dave Evans). Major sponsors/supporters for the 2008 Exchange included the Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association, Victoria Outfitters and Lodge, the Newfoundland Sportsman Magazine, Barnes Sporting Goods (Corner Brook), Complete Gunsmithing Services (St. John s), the St. John s Rod and Gun Club, the Newfoundland and Labrador Conservation Officers Association, the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation, the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, the Nova Scotia Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Jabs Outfitters and Guide Service, and Nova Scotia Hunter Education Instructors. The 2009 Atlantic Province s Youth Hunting and Fishing Exchange Program will involve Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick. Open to all residents of Newfoundland and Labrador between the ages of 12 and 17 who have completed the Firearms Safety/Hunter Education Course or other sponsored events (i.e. hunter awareness workshops) between July 2008 and June The winner must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is lawfully entitled to possess and use firearms and is lawfully qualified to hunt. The winner will be drawn in July 2009 and must be able to confirm their participation within 14 days of being notified as the winner. Otherwise, a second draw will occur and a new winner will be selected. For more information, please contact: Department of Environment and Conservation Wildlife Division P.O. Box 2007 Corner Brook, NL, A2H 7S1 Ph: (709) or jasonfoster@gov.nl.ca 54

57 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE Hunter/Fisher Guide Program Looking for an exciting career? College of the North Atlantic, St. Anthony campus is offering a twenty (20) week program in Hunter/Fisher Guide training. Students in the program will learn survival skills, camp operations, hunting skills, and fishing skills. They will learn to apply these skills as a guide for outfitters. Students will also be exposed to back country rivers, lakes, and trails, and learn to operate canoes, kayaks, snowmobiles and ATVs, for the purposes of becoming a hunting and fishing guide. Short courses are also available to industry and hobbyist in any of these subject areas. Becoming a hunter/fisher guide can be enjoyable and fulfilling for people who enjoy working in a natural environment and who enjoy meeting people. For more information and to register, please contact our St. Anthony campus, tel: or We re so much more

58 Firearm Safety/Hunter Education Course In Newfoundland and Labrador, a person must complete the Firearm Safety/Hunter Education (FS/HE) Course to become eligible to hunt game with a firearm. Participants may take the course starting at age fourteen, or younger with parental consent. The minimum age to hunt small game in this province is sixteen. To hunt big game a person must be at least eighteen years of age. Note: Conditions for possession and use of nonrestricted firearms apply to minors under eighteen years of age. For further information, contact the Canada Firearms Program at or visit their website at The FS/HE Course has two parts: Part A - Canadian Firearms Safety Course Part A is actually the Canadian Firearms Safety Course. It teaches participants the basics of firearms safety and the laws related to firearms storage, handling and transportation. By completing Part A, a person may also apply for a Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence to obtain non-restricted firearms.* * Regulations under the Firearms Act require a person to obtain a Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence to possess and acquire firearms. Applications for Firearms Licences are available by contacting the Canada Firearms Program at or by visiting the website noted above. Part B - Hunter Education Course Part B teaches participants aspects of wildlife conservation and management, hunting laws, hunter ethics and responsibility, outdoor safety and survival techniques and other skills used for hunting. By completing both Part A and Part B, the participant meets the provincial requirement to obtain provincial licences to hunt with a firearm. The FS/HE Course is recognized by all Canadian Provinces. Note: Some provincial jurisdictions may require additional hunter training and/or testing for new residents moving into their province. Each eligible resident hunter receives an Outdoor Identification Card (OIC) from the Wildlife Division. Hunters must carry their OIC, along with the appropriate hunting licence, while hunting with a firearm. Hunters travelling to other parts of Canada should carry their OIC. Where and when can I take a course? To register for a FS/HE course, please contact a College of the North Atlantic campus near you. Courses are offered throughout the year. College of the North Atlantic Campuses Baie Verte (709) Bay St. George (709) Bonavista (709) Burin (709) Carbonear (709) Clarenville (709) Corner Brook (709) Gander (709) Grand Falls-Windsor (709) Happy Valley-Goose Bay (709) Labrador West (709) Placentia (709) Port aux Basques (709) St. Anthony (709) St. John's * (709) * Prince Philip Drive/Ridge Road/Seal Cove Campuses Toll Free: Website: corporatetraining@cna.nl.ca For more information about the Firearm Safety/Hunter Education Course, please contact: Wildlife Division Conservation Services P.O. Box 2007 Corner Brook, NL A2H 7S1 (709)

59 Department of Environment and Conservation Wildlife Division 117 Riverside Drive P.O. Box 2007 Corner Brook, NL A2H 7S1 (709) (Tel) (709) (Fax) Parks and Natural Areas Division Building 810, Pleasantville P.O. Box 8700 St. John s, NL A1B 4J6 (709) (Tel) (709) (Fax) 33 Reid s Lane Deer Lake, NL A8A 2A3 (709) (Tel) (709) (Fax) parksinfo@gov.nl.ca 298 Centraillia Ave. P.O. Box 3014, Stn. B Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL A0P 1E0 (709) (Tel) (709) (Fax) Visit us at Salmonier Nature Park P.O. Box 190 Holyrood, NL A0A 2R0 (709) (Tel) (709) (Fax) Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Offices Eastern Regional Office Gander (709) Eastern District Offices Bay D Espoir (709) Bishop s Falls (709) Clarenville (709) Gambo (709) Lewisporte (709) Paddy s Pond (709) Eastern Satellite Offices Botwood (709) Cape Broyle (709) Carbonear (709) Gander Bay (709) Grand Bank (709) Heart s Content (709) Salmonier (709) Southern Bay (709) Trepassey (709) Whitbourne (709) Winterland (709) Western Regional Office Corner Brook (709) Western District Offices Pasadena (709) Port Saunders (709) Roddickton (709) Springdale (709) St. George s (709) Western Satellite Offices Baie Verte (709) Burgeo (709) Millertown (709) Sop s Arm (709) St. Anthony (709) Woody Point (709) Labrador Regional Office Happy Valley-Goose Bay (709) Labrador District Offices Cartwright (709) North West River (709) Wabush (709) Labrador Satellite Offices Churchill Falls (709) Hopedale (709) Port Hope Simpson (709) Red Bay (709)

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