September 27, 2024
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has been recognized for its efforts to achieve and maintain environmentally responsible forest management standards. For the 10th consecutive year, forestry operations administered by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture have maintained International…
September 26, 2024
The Resource Enforcement Division of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is seeking information related to a moose poaching incident near the Codroy Pond area in Western Newfoundland. Officers responded to a complaint from the public about a dead…
September 20, 2024
The Resource Enforcement Division of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is seeking information related to a moose poaching incident in the Black Duck Siding area in Western Newfoundland. Officers responded to a complaint from the public about a…
September 19, 2024
Residents throughout Newfoundland and Labrador are reminded to help prevent encounters with black bears, which are more active in the fall as they seek food to prepare for winter hibernation. Giving wild animals access to food creates a public safety…
September 19, 2024
The Resource Enforcement Division of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is seeking information related to an incident of moose poaching in the St. David’s area. On the morning of September 18, officers responded to a complaint from the…
September 13, 2024
Big game season opens in most areas of Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Saturday, September 14): Moose (island): September 14, 2024 – December 31, 2024 (except for national parks) Moose (Labrador): September 14, 2024 – March 9, 2025 Caribou (island): September 14, 2024…
September 10, 2024
Conservation officers with the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture continue to monitor locations in Western Newfoundland where black bear sightings have been reported in recent days. Black bear activity has been reported in areas of Corner Brook, Pasadena and…
August 28, 2024
With increased outdoors activities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador during the closing days of summer, the public is reminded to take appropriate steps to avoid encounters with black bears, as wild animals can be dangerous and unpredictable when approached. To avoid…
August 23, 2024
A Resource Enforcement Division investigation has resulted in the conviction of three individuals from Carbonear. On June 21, 2023, Jason Mutrey was convicted of two counts of possession of big game and one count of possession of a firearm and…
August 16, 2024
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, issued the following statement regarding the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers Meeting. “As a staunch federalist and a lifelong advocate and promoter of the power and potential of…
