March 6, 2023
Motorists are being encouraged to be vigilant when travelling on the Trans-Canada Highway approximately 20 kilometers east of Deer Lake in the vicinity of the Deer Lake airport communication beacon. A significant number of caribou are currently active in this…
March 6, 2023
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will bring greetings at the Newfoundland and Labrador Horticulture Producers Council Annual Conference tomorrow (Tuesday, March 7). Minister Bragg’s remarks will take place at 12:15 p.m. at the Quality Hotel…
March 3, 2023
The 2023-24 Hunting and Trapping Guide is now available online. The guide provides important information to hunters and trappers about big and small game hunting and trapping in Newfoundland and Labrador, including: Message from the Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and…
March 1, 2023
Applications for the 2023 Vegetable Transplant Program are open to commercial vegetable producers until Friday, March 10, 2023. The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture offers high-quality, low-cost vegetable transplants to eligible farmers to help increase the production and variety of produce…
February 27, 2023
Beginning today (Monday, February 27) applications for the 2023-24 big game licence draw are being accepted online through the Wildlife Information Management System website. The online application window is scheduled to remain open until April 28, 2023. The 2023-24 moose…
February 17, 2023
Large numbers of caribou are currently active on roadways in various locations in western Newfoundland. Motorists should be on the lookout for caribou when travelling in the following areas: Route 490 near the former Abitibi Mill Site; Route 460 (White’s…
February 16, 2023
A high number of caribou are currently active on Northern Peninsula roadways near St. Anthony airport, making them vulnerable to traffic. Motorists are advised to watch out for caribou in these areas. Caribou are expected to remain in the region…
February 16, 2023
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, and the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, are pleased to see the shared commitment between the Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) and the Fish, Food and…
January 25, 2023
A Request for Proposals has been issued to acquire, develop and utilize pasture land located near Pouch Cove on the Avalon Peninsula. Applications are open to recognized, not-for-profit pasture committees. The successful committee will receive a Licence to Occupy Crown…
January 17, 2023
Registration is now open for the first winter edition of the Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop, taking place between March 3-5, 2023 at the Burry Heights Camp on Salmonier Line. This unique winter workshop will give participants an opportunity to…
