Applications are open for the 2024-25 big game license draw

    Wednesday, 6 March 2024 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The 2024-25 moose quota for the island of Newfoundland is 27,590 licences, including 18,390 either-sex, 8,740 male-only, and 460 not-for-profit licences.

    Time to get yer moose, or at least apply for a license. Applications are open for the 2024-25 big game license draw. The deadline to apply is May 3, 2024. Applications for resident moose, caribou, black bear and trapper licences are available online only. The 2024-25 moose quota for the island of Newfoundland is 27,590 licences, including 18,390 either-sex, 8,740 male-only, and 460 not-for-profit licences. This is a net increase of 15 licences from 2023-24; however, quotas have been adjusted in 23 moose management areas (MMA). The caribou quota on the island of Newfoundland is 583, including 373 either-sex and 210 male-only licences, an increase of eight licences from 2023-24.  

    For further information, visit the 2024-25 Hunting and Trapping Guide, or contact the Wildlife Division at 709-637-2025/709-729-2630 or by email at wildlifelicense@gov.nl.ca.

     

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