An online public consultation being hosted by the Department of Fisheries and Land Resources at engageNL as part of a review of provincial hunting regulations has been extended to April 17, 2020.

Topics being reviewed include:

• Aligning of Island Moose Management Area season starting dates;
• Permitting hunting with crossbows; and
• Permitting the use of .17 small calibre rifle ammunition.

The public are encouraged to visit www.engageNL.ca to participate.

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Media contact:
Craig Renouf
Fisheries and Land Resources
709-637-2923, 640-6922
craigrenouf@gov.nl.ca