Learn how to apply for a moose or caribou licence in Newfoundland and Labrador and how the draw is based on a priority pool system. Find out the eligibility criteria, application deadlines, payment methods and reasons for rejected applications. Applications are open for moose and caribou licences in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The moose quota for the island is 27,515, a drop from last year, and caribou hunting in Labrador is still prohibited. Big game licence applications for the 2025-26 season are open until April 25 for resident moose, caribou, and black bear licences. Eligible hunters and trappers must have a Wildlife Information Management System account to apply for a licence.The 2025-26 moose quota for the Island of Newfoundland is 27,515 licences, including 19,165 either-sex, 7,890 male-only, and 460 not.
Apply online for moose, caribou, black bear and trapper licences by May 3, 2024. The moose quota for Newfoundland is 27,590, with adjustments in 23 moose management areas. In Labrador, 348 either-sex moose licences are available for the resident big game draw, an increase of three licences with quotas adjusted in three MMAs.
The caribou quota for the Island of Newfoundland is 612 animals, including 353 either-sex and 259 male-only licences, an increase of 16 licences from 2024. (Photo via Gov NL Moose Management Plan 2022-2026.) Results of the big game licence draw are now available on the wildlife information website. In most areas of the island, big game season begins September 13 and closes December 31.
In Labrador, the season opens September 13 and closes March 8. ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians gearing up for the hunting season will be happy to hear that the 2024-25 big game licence draw is underway. The province is expecting the moose quota for Newfoundland to be 27,590 licences, including 8,390 either-sex, 8,740 male-only, and 460 not. Results of the 2025-26 big game licence draw are available on the Wildlife Information Management System website.
Applicants will receive an email notification over the coming days to check their accounts. In most areas of the Island of Newfoundland, big game season begins September 13 and closes December 31. The 2023-24 moose quota for the island of Newfoundland is 27,575 licences, including 3,930 non-resident and 460 not-for-profit licences.
In Labrador, the quota is 340 moose. The big game licence application process for the resident moose/caribou draw and black bear, trapper and guide licences are available online only. Applicants will be notified electronically via email when the big game online applications become available, and the big game draw is completed.