Wildlife - Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
WebFrom the largest big game animals to the tiniest insects and rare flowers, the Wildlife Division is responsible for managing and conserving Newfoundland and Labrador’s biodiversity and wildlife resources for the benefit of present and future generations.
Wildlife Information Management System - Welcome
WebMay 3, 2024 · Manage applications, payments and returns for resident hunters, trappers and guides. THE 2024 MOOSE/CARIBOU APPLICATION IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. The deadline to apply for a moose/caribou licence or advance your priority pool was May 3, 2024. For detailed information on game management, quotas, season dates and …
All Species - Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
WebExplore Newfoundland and Labrador’s wildlife species and learn more about the province’s diverse plants and animals. Mammals. Birds. Inland Fish. Plants. Introduced Species. Wildlife Diseases. General Status of Species.
Mammals - Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
WebHeather Vole. Northern Bog Lemming. Flying Squirrel. Woodchuck (Ground Hog) Norway Rat. Woodland Jumping Mouse. Rock Vole. Red-Backed Vole (Introduced: 1967 unsuccessful, 1998 suspected) Red Squirrel.
Living with Wildlife in Newfoundland & Labrador
WebWe live in harmony with most wildlife in Newfoundland and Labrador, often without even realizing it. Our forests and barrens are home to many animals. Unless we intentionally seek them out, some people can go a lifetime without being aware of their presence.
Mammals - Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
WebNewfoundland and Labrador is home to 43 terrestrial mammals, with three species occasionally appearing within our borders. Some of these species are not well known, like flying squirrels or jumping mice in Labrador; while others are elusive, such as lynx.
Black Bears - Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
WebBlack bears ( Ursus americanus) are native to Newfoundland and Labrador. They are found throughout the province, although they are rarely observed on the Avalon Peninsula.
Birds - Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
WebBarrow’s Goldeneye. Bucephala islandica. Vulnerable (November 2000) Barrow’s Goldeneye is a medium-sized diving duck. It has contrasting black and white plumage with a purplish black head and a white, crescent-shaped patch at the base of the bill. Females have a chocolate-brown head, greyish-brown back, and whitish flanks and belly.
Birds - Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
WebBirds. Newfoundland and Labrador is a birdwatchers’ delight, with 373 species -including 204 native birds and 166 irregular visitors – found in the province.Ruffed Grouse, Spruce Grouse, and European Starling are considered exotic.
Big Game Management in Newfoundland and Labrador
WebWildlife management helps integrate us into the natural ecosystem so that both humans and wildlife can live together for the long term. Wildlife management requires a fine balance; hunting more animals than a wildlife population can sustain will cause a population decline, and possible local extinction of a species.
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