Hunting/Trapping Regulation Summaries

  Regulations for All Hunters
 
  Big Game Regulation Summary
 
  Small Game Regulation Summary
 
  Trapping Regulation Summary
 
  Migratory Game Bird Regulation Summary
  

This section contains a summary of the regulations that you need to know when hunting in Newfoundland and Labrador. This summary is neither a legal document nor a complete collection of current hunting regulations or firearm laws. It is an abbreviated guide issued for the convenience of hunters. The original Wildlife Act and Regulations should be consulted for interpreting and applying the law. Contact the nearest Department of Natural Resources Office or Wildlife Division Office if you have any questions.

Hunting
Chasing , pursuing, worrying, following after or on the trail of, or searching for, or lying in wait for wildlife, whether or not the wildlife is subsequently captured, injured or killed. "Hunt" and "hunter" have corresponding meanings.

Open Season
Any period during which it is lawful to have, take, or kill, or attempt to hunt, take, or kill wildlife under the provision of the Wildlife Act and Regulation.

Closed Season
Any period during which hunting, taking, or killing of wildlife is prohibited.
 

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