Wildlife Permits/Licences

The following permits and licences are issued by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture. For further information contact your nearest Forestry and Wildlife office or email: wildlifelicence@gov.nl.ca

Livestock Protection from Coyote Permit

Livestock protection from coyote permits are only available to livestock producers to address specific coyote problems upon demonstrated need/request. These permits are available at any Forestry and Wildlife office.

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Permit to Possess a Non-game Specimen for Taxidermy

Members of the general public requesting permission to possess non-game specimens for taxidermy purposes (mounting) are to bring the specimen to the nearest Forestry and Wildlife office for examination by a Conservation Officer to determine whether the specimen should be turned over to the officer, or if a permit will be issued.

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Permit to Transport Big Game in Closed Season

A permit to transport big game in closed season may be issued to a person who, having killed any big game during the open season for that game, is unable to remove the game from the place where it was killed before the close of the season open for that game.

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Bear Protection Permits

See Permit to Destroy Problem Animals

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Big Game Replacement Licence

If a hunting licence has been lost, stolen or damaged, you must get a replacement licence before you continue hunting. A big game replacement licence and tags are available from Forestry and Wildlife field office when an affidavit (describing the circumstances of the loss and signed by a Justice of the Peace, Commissioner of Oaths, Notary Public) is provided.

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Export Permits

Export permits must be acquired by trappers who send furs directly to companies, agents or buyers outside of Newfoundland and Labrador. A fur export permit is required for each individual shipment. An export permit is also required to ship wild meat out of the province, such as with the case of non-resident hunters. Contact the Wildlife Division for more information.

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Firearms Transport Permit

A permit is required to transport non-restricted firearms and ammunition during a closed hunting season. A firearms transport permit is also required to transport non-restricted firearms and ammunition for the purposes of sighting or target practice in areas.  Permits are available at a local Forestry and Wildlife office or by emailing: wildlifelicence@gov.nl.ca

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Permit to Destroy Problem Animals

A permit is required to destroy moose, black bears or other wildlife which may be interfering with farm crops, operations, dwellings or the like when other mitigation fail or may not be effective. Suitable particulars of the situation must be provided for a permit to be issued.

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Dog Training Areas

Running of dogs is prohibited by regulation from April 1 to August 31, with the exception under a permit which may be issued by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture. Dog training areas are established throughout the province for the purposes of conducting field trials and training. Click here for more information.

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Permits under Endangered Species Legislation

The Endangered Species Act was assented to December 13, 2001. Under this Act, permits may be issued in certain situations and under specific conditions. For further information,  call: 709-637-2025 or email: wildlifepermits@gov.nl.ca

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Salmonier Nature Park Entry/Travel Permits

A permit is required to enter the Salmonier Nature Park back country area. The permit specifies limited activity that may occur under the permit and specifies prohibited activities. Contact  Salmonier Nature Park for further information.

Separate permits are required to enter a wilderness reserve such as the Avalon Wilderness Area or the Bay du Nord Wilderness Area. Contact the Natural Areas Division of the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Municipalities.

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Temporary Outdoor Identification Card

If you lose your Outdoor Identification Card (OIC), a temporary card may be issued by a local Forestry and Wildlife Office. Replacement OICs are issued by the Wildlife Division. For inquiries call: 709-637-2025 or email: wildlifelicence@gov.nl.ca.

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