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New hunters wishing to enter the 2007 big game licence
draw must complete a Firearm Safety Hunter Education course before
November 30, 2006. The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Environment
and Conservation, reminds new hunters that the course is available at
College of the North Atlantic (CNA) campuses throughout the province.
"This course is an excellent way for new hunters to
learn proper safety skills and for experienced hunters to upgrade their
skills," said Minister Jackman. "The deadline is necessary as my
department prepares to mail out big game licence applications for the
2007 draw for moose and caribou on the island, and for moose-only in
Labrador."
New hunters in the province must complete the Firearm
Safety Hunter Education course in order to hunt any game with a firearm.
Existing qualified hunters who wish to obtain a federal firearms licence
should note that Part A (Canada Firearm Safety Course) of the Firearm
Safety Hunter Education program is required by the federal government
when applying for a Possession and Acquisition Licence.
For information about course schedules contact the CNA
toll-free number at 1-888-982-2268 or call one of the 17 local campuses
across the province to speak with a college business development
officer.
For more information about the Firearm Safety Hunter
Education Program or information on hunting and trapping in our
province, please contact John Blake or Chris Baldwin, Wildlife Division,
709-637-2006.
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