The Newfoundland wolf is believed to have been hunted to extinction on the island since about 1930, but the grey wolf is still found in Labrador.

"Although wolves may occasionally arrive from Labrador, there is no evidence of a breeding population on the island portion of the province," said Friday's news release.

The release said the province has collected tissue samples from about 3,000 coyotes shot or trapped in Newfoundland through the coyote carcass collection program but…

One of the persons involved in a weekend moose accident credits driving according to the conditions as one of the reasons why nobody in the car was injured.

The car came upon two moose in the middle of the road on the Long Harbour Hill at about 10:30 Saturday night. Wayne says he didnt have any time to avoid the moose, so he concentrated on keeping the vehicle on the road.

Four people, including two young children, were in the car. He told VOCM Open Line with Randy Simms this…

Management measures are the same as last year, and include daily bag limits of five ground fish, and a boat limit of 15 fish when three or more are fishing. This year's fall fishery will run from September 22nd to Sept. 30.

Big Game

• Hunting and Trapping Guide (31.0 MB)

Small Game Season Zones, Fees, Dates & Possession Limits 2012-2013

Permit fees for Small Game (ptarmigan, grouse and hare) Licences are:

Resident – Free

Non-resident (Canadian) - $25.00 plus HST

Non-resident (Alien) – $50.00 plus HST

Youth (Under 16, Snaring Only) –…