April 14, 2023
An investigation into salmon poaching on the Bay de Verde Peninsula by Resource Enforcement Division officers with the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture has resulted in convictions, fines and prohibitions from recreational fishing for three individuals. Cory Tizzard and…
April 3, 2023
Effective Wednesday, April 5, forest access roads in the Point Leamington, Botwood, Lewisporte, Glenwood, Birchy Bay, Gander Bay, Gambo and Glovertown areas will be closed to vehicle traffic until further notice. Signage will be posted on roads that are closed…
March 31, 2023
Motorists on the Northern Peninsula are being asked to watch out for caribou when travelling on the roadway located between Plum Point and St. Anthony Airport. A significant portion of the St. Anthony caribou herd has overwintered in this area. Over…
March 28, 2023
Anyone encountering dead, injured, sick, or potentially abandoned wildlife should report it to the nearest Forest Management District Office or call 709-685-7273. Wild birds and other wildlife, including dead wildlife, may carry and transmit diseases such as avian influenza, rabies, or canine…
March 27, 2023
Residents of Deer Lake are advised that Conservation Officers have confirmed the presence of at least one coyote roaming the town. Officers are conducting surveillance and monitoring activity in the community in an attempt to capture and remove the animal. Residents…
March 16, 2023
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture recently attended Seafood Expo North America in Boston, where he led a delegation of market and export development specialists from the department along with local seafood sector companies. Seafood Expo…
March 12, 2023
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is advising that anyone living in coastal communities, in particular where sea ice is present, should be aware of possible polar bear activity in their area. The department has received reports of polar…
March 10, 2023
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will be attending Seafood Expo North America 2023 taking place in Boston, Massachusetts from March 12 to 14. Seafood Expo North America has been North America’s premier seafood marketing event…
March 9, 2023
Over the coming weeks Wildlife Officials with the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture are conducting a caribou survey in western Newfoundland and on the Northern Peninsula using low-level flying aircraft. The survey includes the St. Anthony, Northern Peninsula, Gros…
March 8, 2023
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture has been made aware of reports of polar bears in and around the communities of St. Anthony, Port Hope Simpson, St. Lewis and Black Tickle. Conservation officers with the department are monitoring the…
