NL Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association

09/11/2026

The wait is over! Tomorrow is the opening day of the big game r***e season in many parts of the province for Moose, Caribou and Black Bear.

Conservation Officers will be out across the province throughout the season, working to promote safe, responsible and lawful hunting.

NLFWEOA encourages anyone that witnesses or suspects illegal activity pertaining to our Natural Resources to call the Provincial Poaching line at 1-877-820-0999 (24 hour availability), or to visit www.stoppoaching.ca

To review current hunting legislation please visit:

https://www.assembly.nl.ca/Legislation/sr/statutes/w08.htm

https://www.assembly.nl.ca/Legislation/sr/regulations/rc961156.htm

To view the current hunters guide for the 2026-2027 season please visit:

https://www.gov.nl.ca/hunting-trapping-guide/2026-27/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/Hunting-Trapping-Guide.pdf

‼️‼️ NLFWEOA is also reminding members of the public that proposed amendments to the Wildlife Act penalty section has received royal assent as of June 02, 2026, this ammendment increases the penalty for convictions regarding moose and caribou.

- for a first offence, to a fine of not less than $2,000 and not more than $25,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not less than one month and not more than 6 months or to both a fine and imprisonment - including the cancellation of all hunting licenses held by the convicted person, as well as prohibiting the convicted person from holding a hunting license for 5 years from the date of conviction.

To view all listed amendments to the wildlife act please visit:
https://www.assembly.nl.ca/HouseBusiness/Bills/ga51session1/bill2608.htm

Good luck, stay safe, hunt responsibly, and we'll see you outside!!
🫎🫎

- NLFWEOA

06/07/2026

WESTERN NL OCEANS DAY - PLEASE JOIN US IN CELEBRATING
📍9am - 3pm, Monday, June 8th, Majestic Lawn, Corner Brook

All these groups will be participating in the Western NL Ocean's Day Community Celebration. We hope you can come out to join us!

🌊 ACAP Humber Arm
🌊 Atlantic Healthy Oceans Initiative
🌊 Atlantic Salmon Federation
🌊 Bay of Islands Volunteer Search and Rescue - BOISAR
🌊 City of Corner Brook
🌊 College of the North Atlantic
🌊 Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador
🌊 Corner Brook Fire Department
🌊 Corner Brook Public Library
🌊 Ecology Action Centre
🌊 Experience Qalipu
🌊 Fisheries and Oceans Canada
🌊 Intervale Associates
🌊 Municipalities Newfoundland & Labrador
🌊 NL Games
🌊 Port of Corner Brook
🌊 Qalipu Environment and Natural Resources
🌊 Qalipu First Nation
🌊 Resource Enforcement Division, Forestry, Agriculture and Lands NL
🌊 Shoreline Salvage
🌊 Spirit Horse Therapeutic Arts
🌊 Western Driving School
🌊 Western Regional Waste Management

With all these different exhibitors all offering interactive and informative displays there will be lots to see, do, and learn for folks of all ages.

At 12 noon we will have the official opening with Indigenous prayer and drumming, a Mayoral Proclamation signing, and cake.

Bay of Islands Search and Rescue will be offering a BBQ with choice of hamburger or hotdog and a drink for $5. Cash only.🌭🍔

This event is being hosted by ACAP Humber Arm, Atlantic Healthy Oceans Initiative, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Intervale Associates, and Qalipu First Nation.

06/07/2026

Resource Enforcement Division Seeking Information on Illegal Fire in Trout River

The Resource Enforcement Division is requesting information about an individual alleged to have started a large fire close to a wooded area near the community of Trout River. Resource Enforcement Officers from the Massey Drive Detachment are investigating an unattended fire that... Read More about P...

05/13/2026

We send our thoughts and prayers to the friends, family and colleagues along with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife following the tragic loss of Game Warden Pilot Joshua Tibbetts.

May he rest in peace.

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is heartbroken to share that Game Warden Pilot Joshua Tibbetts died this morning in a plane crash in Avon, ME.

Game Warden Pilot Tibbetts served the people of Maine as a Maine Game Warden for 18 years, including the last three years as a pilot for Maine Warden Service. In that role, his specialized aviation work supported search and rescue, law enforcement, fisheries and wildlife conservation, and public safety across the state.

This is an incredibly difficult loss for his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire Maine Warden Service. We ask the public to keep his loved ones, his fellow Game Wardens, and all those affected by this tragedy in their thoughts in the days ahead.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing. The Department will cooperate fully with the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.

We are grateful for the emergency personnel who responded to the scene and for the support already being shown to the Maine Warden Service family.

04/29/2026

The Provincial Resource Enforcement Division is currently sharing an exciting opportunity for field officer positions in multiple locations.

If you’re committed to conservation, enjoy working outdoors, and are ready to make a difference in your community, this could be the career for you.

The competition closes May 13th, clink the link below to find out more information!

Reporting to the Conservation Officer IV (Detachment Supervisor), this position delivers enforcement activities in assigned areas of the province for the purpose of enforcing laws and regulations pertaining to fish and land resources, including forestry, wildlife and Crown lands.  Responsibilities ...

04/14/2026

Fantastic news coming out of Labrador with the department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands NL announcing the first confirmed sighting of a Wolverine in the Labrador interior in over 60 years.

Wolverines have been written about in many reports from early explorations of the Labrador Peninsula, and documented by those such as A.P Low, and John McClean during surveys and travels in the mid to late 1800's. With the last confirmed sighting in 1965, this is truly wonderful news for the Province, and the species as a whole!!

04/13/2026

NLFWEOA members in the Western region continue to conduct snowmobile patrols, dedicated to enforcing the Fisheries Act and ensuring everyone enjoys the outdoors safely and responsibly.

With spring in the air, Zone 1: Insular Newfoundland- Ice fishing (Trout) season is soon coming to an end. (February 1 - April 15, 2026) and re-opening (May 15-September 7, 2026). (non-scheduled waters)

Zone 2- Labrador, Strait of Belle Isle area (Quebec- Labrador border to Cape Charles). (Trout)
Season dates (March 1 - September 7, 2026).
(Non-scheduled waters)

Zone 3- Southeastern Labrador, North of latitude to 52 to Groswater Bay and bounded inland by West longitude 58. (Trout)
Season dates (February 1 - September 15, 2026).
(Non-scheduled waters)

Zone 4- Western Labrador.(Trout)
Season dates (February 1 - September 7, 2026).
(Non-scheduled waters)

Zone 5- Central Labrador.(Trout)
Season dates (February 1 - September 15, 2026).
(Non-scheduled waters)

Zone 6 Northern Labrador.(Trout)
Season dates (February 1 - September 15, 2026).
(Non-scheduled waters)

The public is reminded to be vigilant of ice conditions across the Province. Before heading out, always check ice conditions, carry proper safety gear and let someone know your travel plans.

Regulations pertaining to possession limits, weight limits and season dates can be found in the link below:

https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-78-443/index.html

03/09/2026

Great work by all involved! It's been a great winter across the whole province so far, and there's still plenty of winter left!

Please check the Off Road Vehicles Act & Regulations before venturing out and enjoying our wonderful trails systems!

https://www.assembly.nl.ca/Legislation/sr/statutes/o05-1.htm

https://www.assembly.nl.ca/Legislation/sr/regulations/rc220030.htm

03/08/2026

🌲Happy International Women’s Day🌲

Day in and day out the dedicated women of the Resource Enforcement Division set out to protect our Provinces Natural Resources.

Today we celebrate the strength, courage and leadership that each one of you bring from many roles across our province.

Thank you for inspiring the next generation of women in uniform, Your commitment makes a difference every single day.

02/21/2026

Another year has passed since Officer Howard Lavers lost his life while on duty.

Today, we send our condolences to the Lavers Family, and friends of Officer Lavers. His name, memories, and lessons will not be forgotten any time soon.

We ask that everyone puts safety as their top priority when planning any outdoor trips, irregardless of how short or long the trip may be.

NLFWEOA

On February 21, 2013 we tragically lost Officer Lavers in the area of Eastern Bluey Pond, when his snowmobile that he was operating broke through the ice.
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Officer Howard Lavers, they are in our thoughts and prayers today.
His memory lasts with all past, present and future Conservation Officers in Newfoundland and Labrador.

We hope that everyone who enjoys the outdoor activities that this province offers can spare a few minutes and make sure they keep safety in the forefront of any planned activities.