January 9, 2024
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Resource Enforcement Division is seeking public assistance to support an ongoing investigation into a recent caribou poaching incident near the community of Loon Bay. An investigation was initiated after Resource Enforcement Officers discovered…
December 27, 2023
Effective immediately, a bridge located at the 2.7 kilometre mark on the Squid Cove Resource Road is closed to all vehicle, ATV, snowmobile and pedestrian traffic until further notice. Forestry officials have identified structural damage to the bridge making it…
December 21, 2023
A recent investigation by officers with the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Resource Enforcement Division has resulted in charges against an individual for several violations of the Wild Life Act. On October 30, 2023, resource enforcement officers from the…
December 20, 2023
The Rocky Brook Road Bridge, which is located on a forest access road approximately 13 kilometres north of the Town of Badger, was closed to all vehicle, ATV, snowmobile and pedestrian traffic on December 13, 2023, until further notice. Structural…
December 19, 2023
Big game hunters are reminded to complete and submit licence return forms and wildlife samples to the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Wildlife Division. Wildlife managers use the valuable information hunters and trappers submit to make science-based recommendations about…
December 19, 2023
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to enforcement-related provisions, fines and penalties in the Wild Life Act, Endangered Species Act and applicable regulations. The proposed legislative amendments aim to: Increase fines and penalties to create a…
December 13, 2023
Effective immediately, the Rocky Brook Road Bridge located approximately 13 kilometres north of the Town of Badger is closed to all traffic until further notice. Damage to the bridge has made it unsafe for use. Signage has been posted and…
December 1, 2023
Municipalities and community groups throughout the province are reminded the application process for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day awards is now open. The program is delivered by FireSmart Canada which works closely with provincial and territorial partners to implement and deliver…
November 28, 2023
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will bring greetings at the Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association Convention tomorrow (Wednesday, November 29). The event will take place at the Holiday Inn Express, 38 Bennett Avenue, Deer Lake…
November 21, 2023
Motorists are being encouraged to be vigilant when travelling on the Northern Peninsula between St. Anthony Airport and Eddies Cove, the Cook’s Harbour roadway, and on the roadway between St. Anthony Airport and the Town of Main Brook. A significant…
