The Department of Natural Resources is advising residents in Clarenville of a number of black bear sightings in the town.

Residents are encouraged to take appropriate steps to avoid attracting bears into their communities and backyards, where the animals can pose a risk to public safety. This includes the proper storage, collection, and disposal of garbage.

 If anyone encounters a bear, they are advised by the department to remain calm, give the animal space, back away slowly…

While on my ATV i seen 7 ptarmigan in a area that i never seen them there in years.

am in the area a lot and i must say that seeing a few brids around is a good sign.

is any one eles seeing a few ptarmigan in areas that you never seen there in years ?

Recent black bear sightings in the town of Glovertown has the Department of Environment and Conservation advising the public on how to decrease the likelihood of bear encounters in your area.

Research shows that bears use human-based food sources to add to their regular diet. Although…

http://www.vocm.com/newsarticle.asp?mn=2&ID=26024

DNA testing has confirmed that an animal trapped three years ago by a resident of the Baie Verte Peninsula was a Labrador wolf.  The finding follows extensive genetic testing by Memorial University and the University of…

A well-known bird biologist is calling it an "extreme" event.  The gannets nesting at Cape St. Mary's have abandoned their chicks for cooler waters and Bill Montevecchi says that's something he's never seen in his 30 years as a scientist.  Guides at the popular bird sanctuary noticed the phenomenon earlier this month when the birds suddenly disappeared. Montevecchi says since then, there have been plenty of gannet sightings off the coast of Labrador and it now appears as though the birds are…

I was at OP Fishing & Hunting today and they have both licences available, $3.00 each. Free Licence with purchase, see instore for details.

  22 Sagona Avenue  Mount Pearl, NL A1N

(709) 747-3734

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An island outfitter says he's fairly sure the George River Caribou herd is starving to death. A census completed in July shows the Labrador herd at approximately 27,600 animals -- a significant decrease from the 2010 census which indicated there were 74,000 animals. Wayne Holloway says the fundamental problem was the peak population was well beyond the carrying capacity of the land. Holloway told VOCM Open Line with Randy Simms, that given where the numbers are, there shouldn't be a harvest…

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2012/08/20/nl-820-mountain-lion-central-newfoundland.html

Paul Rose says he saw a mountain lion, similiar to this…

pls let me know were to or how i can get them to you thanks Tony Cooney coyote admin

Concerns continue regarding the sustainability of the George River Caribou Herd. The Department of Environment and Conservation says a census completed in July shows the herd stands at approximately 27,600 animals -- a significant decrease from the 2010 census which indicated 74,000 animals. Minister responsible, Terry French, says the results of the survey are very concerning and confirm government's fears that we haven't yet seen the bottom of the current decline. The herd's numbers were…

A 32-year old Victoria man will appear in court in November to answer to charges stemming from a frightening incident in Salmon Cove earlier this week.  The man is alleged to have been the driver of an ATV that dragged a Fish and Wildlife Enforcement officer who was attempting to make an arrest for poaching in the Salmon Cove Pond area on Wednesday…

A scary incident for a fishery and wildlife enforcement officer in Salmon Cove, Conception Bay. A group of officers were in the area of a popular trail looking for alleged salmon poachers this morning. Provincial enforcement officers were acting on a tip from Crime Stoppers about poaching around Salmon Cove Pond.

A spokesperson with the Department of Justice says officers were conducting surveillance on the suspect, who is believed to be a man, when one of them approached him in…

CAPE DAUPHIN, Nova Scotia, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Canadian police Monday described the harrowing rescue of three campers  and a dog from a remote campsite in Nova Scotia that was surrounded by howling  coyotes.

Friday night, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police received an emergency call  from the trio saying coyotes had circled their tent in Cape Dauphin on the  northeastern shore of the province, the Cape Breton Post reported.

The area is only accessible…

Police are busy trying to trap wild dogs on the Port au Port Peninsula, amidst suggestions some of them may have mated with coyotes. For a long time residents of the Port au Port Peninsula have been aware of wild and roaming dogs in the woods. There have been reports of dog packs chasing and harassing moose, and killing livestock. There are even suggestions some of these wild dogs have mated with coyotes and produced offspring. Now, roaming and wild dogs have become a greater problem with…

I purchased one of these OFF Clip Ons to give it a try. Does it work no it don't. In fact it is the worst product I have ever tried. I was being eaten alive.…