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Moose Hunting Season Begins In Gros Morne National Park

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By NPT Staff - September 26th, 2022
Moose hunting season has started in Gros Morne National Park and runs until January.

Moose hunting season has started in Gros Morne National Park and runs until January/Parks Canada

The moose population management program in Gros Morne National Park is now open and runs to Jan. 29.

There are three hunting zones within the boundary of the Newfoundland park with different opening dates for each zone. A fourth zone is closed to hunting.

• Zone 1: Sept. 24 to Jan. 29, 2023. Includes areas more than two kilometres (1.2 miles) away from Highways 430 and 431, excluding any Zone 2 (back of Trout River Pond), Zone 3 and Zone 4 areas.

• Zone 2: Oct. 15 to Jan. 29, 2023. Includes the area in back of Trout River Pond, areas within two kilometres (1.2 miles) of Highways 430 and 431, excluding any Zone 3 and Zone 4 areas.

• Zone 3: Nov. 12 to Jan. 29, 2023. Areas adjacent to main park facilities and trails.

• Zone 4: Closed to hunting.

The opening dates and location for each zone are posted at trail heads, available on Gros Morne’s website, and included in packages sent to each hunter.

The area within one kilometre (0.6 miles) of Western Brook Bridge will be closed to hunting this season due to construction. Hunting is not permitted within one kilometre (0.6 miles) of any construction. Construction zones and work areas throughout the park may change daily, so watch for closures around other construction sites.

Parks Canada asks visitors to pay close attention to posted signs and call 709-458-2417 or visit https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/nl/grosmorne/bulletins for up-to-date information.

The Gros Morne moose population management program began in 2011 as part of a broader initiative to improve forest health that was being significantly impacted from over-browsing. The park’s moose population is managed in co-operation with the Wildlife Division of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, using the provincial big-game licensing system.

During the moose hunt, some hiking trails will be impacted and visitors should pay attention to signs indicating areas where hunting is taking place. Anyone planning to visit Gros Morne this fall and winter should review maps and safety information at www.pc.gc.ca/foresthealth.

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