Environment and Conservation
January 3, 2012
Public Advisory: Nipishish and Grand Lake Zones in Labrador Open for Caribou Hunt

The Department of Environment and Conservation wishes to advise hunters that effective immediately, the Nipishish Lake and Grand Lake caribou hunting zones in Labrador are open.

The presence of George River caribou have been confirmed in these zones. The herd's movements will continue to be monitored and additional management areas may be opened, pending the movement of the animals. The opening of any additional zones will be announced, once the animals have been confirmed in the areas.

A number of conservation measures were announced on December 19, 2011 to address the decline of the George River herd, one of which is a herd health monitoring program. As such, all hunters are encouraged to collect and submit biological samples from each caribou taken. Hunters can contact the Department of Environment and Conservation office in Happy Valley-Goose Bay or Department of Natural Resources offices in Wabush, North West River and Happy Valley-Goose Bay to obtain additional information on how to participate in the health monitoring program, or for information on hunting zone openings and boundary descriptions.

For further information, please call 709-896-5107.

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Media contact:
Melony O'Neill
Director of Communications
Department of Environment and Conservation
709-729-2575, 689-0928