A shell casing from a hunting rifle was found across the road from a suspected illegal moose kill site on the Northern Peninsula. Photo by Contributed /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentThe province’s Resource Enforcement Division of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is seeking information from the public on a possible incident of a moose being illegally shot on the Northern Peninsula, as well as incidents of moose poaching and wastage west of Corner Brook.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentOfficers are investigating a report of a moose being shot on Route 430-32, approximately 35 kilometres east of the Plum Point intersection, known locally as the Godfrey Pond area, on the Northern Peninsula.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentOfficers discovered a large blood stain on the road and fresh moose remains adjacent to the road in the ditch. A shell casing from a hunting rifle was located across the road from the kill site.Article contentThe incident is believed to have taken place during the morning hours of Thanksgiving Day Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.Article contentOfficers are interested in speaking with a male and female who were seen in the area and believed to have been operating a red car.Article contentIt is an offence under provincial Wildlife Regulations to discharge a firearm from a highway, which includes the shoulder portion of the road or within 1,000 metres of an athletic field, playground or school, or 300 metres from a dwelling.Article content Map-of-4-Kill-Sites_299459320.png Photo by Contributed /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentMOOSE POACHING INCIDENTSArticle contentIn the past month, Resource Enforcement Officers have responded to four separate complaints in the areas of Lady Slipper Road and Gull Pond Road, west of Corner Brook.Article contentArticle contentOfficers discovered four full moose carcasses at three different geographic locations, all believed to have been shot. Officers believe the incidents occurred between Sept. 13 and Oct. 13, 2025.Article contentA news release notes that poaching is an offence under the Wild Life Act. The minimum penalties for poaching a big game animal start at $1,000, up to a maximum of $5,000 for a first offence. In addition, individuals potentially face a prison term of between one to six months and in most cases, must forfeit the firearms and vehicles involved.Article contentIt is also an offence to willfully or intentionally allow the flesh of wildlife that has been taken or killed for food to be destroyed, wasted or spoiled. Intentional wastage of meat carries a fine of up to $200.Article contentResource Enforcement Division is asking anyone with information that may assist the investigation to call 709-637-2971 or make an anonymous report via the 24/7 Poaching Line at 1-877-820-0999. Reports can also beArticle content
Public help sought to solve cases of illegal big game hunting, incidents of poaching in NL
