Public Advisory: Motorists Warned to be Aware of Caribou on the Northern Peninsula

  • Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

November 29, 2022

Motorists are being encouraged to be vigilant when travelling on the Northern Peninsula between St. Anthony Airport and Eddies Cove and on the roadway between St. Anthony Airport and the Town of Main Brook.

A significant number of caribou are currently active in these areas, making them vulnerable to vehicular traffic. These animals are expected to remain in the region throughout the late fall and winter.

Motorists can reduce the risk of a caribou-vehicle collision by:

  • Scanning both sides of the highway;
  • Paying attention to caribou warning signs on provincial roads and highways;
  • Avoiding driving at dusk and dawn when caribou are more common alongside roadways;
  • Having passengers also watch for caribou; and
  • Reducing speeds when driving at night when caribou are more difficult to see.

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2022 11 29 12:20 pm