Youth Hunter/Angler Skills Workshops
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources, Wildlife Division, partners with local Rod and Gun Clubs to offer hunting/angling skills workshops and events for youth age 12 to 17. These events provide youth with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in a safe environment with qualified instructors and volunteers. Youth participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Events for 2019 include:
- Notre Dame Rod and Gun Association – Saturday, June 8 (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Pre-register by email: ndrgc@live.com
- Upper Humber Rod and Gun Association– Saturday, July 6 (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Pre-register by email: mail4upperhumber@gmail.com
- John’s Rod and Gun Club – Saturday, July 27 (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Pre-register by email: sandyryan@hotmail.com
- Community Youth Network – Saturday, August 3 (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Pre-register by email: cwnplumpoint@gmail.com
- Labrador Hunting and Fishing Association Range Facility– Saturday, September 7 (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Pre-register by email: labradorhuntingandfishing@gmail.com
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW)
Are you interested in gaining confidence in outdoor pursuits and getting more in tune with our natural environment? The goal of the BOW program is to provide women (aged 18 and over) the opportunity to learn skills that will encourage them to participate in outdoor recreational pursuits. Participants learn and improve their outdoor skills with the guidance of experienced and enthusiastic instructors in a non-threatening, comfortable atmosphere. All classes are at an introductory level and all equipment is provided. For more information contact the Salmonier Nature Park at 229-7888 or visit our website at: www.flr.gov.nl.ca/wildlife/
Atlantic Provinces Youth Hunting and Fishing Exchange Program
The Atlantic Provinces 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 on the support of hunters and anglers.
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 in our communities. Through their participation in programs like the Canada Firearms Safety/Hunter Education Course or Youth Hunter or Trapper Skills Workshops youth age 12 to 17 can also win an opportunity to experience other cultures and lifestyles involving hunting and fishing in our neighboring provinces.
Congratulations to the 2018 Youth Exchange winners
- Dylan (Brother, Jean-Francois) from New Brunswick
- Rueben (Mom, Redena) from Newfoundland and Labrador
Rueben Paddock and his mom Redena traveled from their home in Norris Arm North to Juniper New Brunswick for a bear and small game hunt in October and had a great experience with Brian and Jenn of Governor’s Table Camp.
Dylan Roussel and his older brother Jean-Francois visited the west coast where members of the Humber Valley chapter of Delta Waterfowl and Next Ridge Outfitters took the brothers for a rabbit hunt with beagles. The boys visited the Upper Humber Rod and Gun Association range for some shooting and also got to be involved in a moose hunt where they did get to see a couple of moose.
Thanks to our 2018 Sponsors
- Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Fisheries and Land Resources, Wildlife Division
- New Brunswick Department of Energy and Resource Development
- Governor’s Table Camp
- Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association
- Newfoundland and Labrador Trappers Association
- Delta Waterfowl
- Upper Humber Rod and Gun Association
- Newfoundland and Labrador Conservation Officers Association
- Notre Dame Rod and Gun
- Barnes Sporting Goods
- Blue Ridge Inc.
- Marble Inn Resort
The 2019 Atlantic Provinces Youth Hunting and Fishing Exchange Program will involve Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia.
- 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 September 2018 and August 2019.
- 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 the summer of 2019 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, contact:
Department of Fisheries & Land Resources
Wildlife Division
P.O. Box 2007
Corner Brook, NL A2H 7S1
Ph: 637-2006 or email: nathanspence@gov.nl.ca