Category: Newfoundland

Are Puffins Native To Newfoundland?

The Atlantic Puffin is the provincial bird. About 95% of all North America’s puffins breed around the Newfoundland and Labrador coasts. The largest puffin colony in the western Atlantic (225,000 pairs) can be found at the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, 32km south of St. John’s. Where are puffin native to? In North America, they nest […]

Is Ice Fishing Open In Newfoundland?

Newfoundland Sportsman. The 2021 winter trout (or ice fishing) season opens Monday, Feb. 1 throughout most of Newfoundland and Labrador, and closes for one month on Apr. 15. Is fishing season open in Newfoundland? The 2022 salmon angling season for the island portion of the province opens June 1 and closes September 7. Is Trouting […]

Do Puffins Only Live In Newfoundland?

About 95% of all North America’s puffins breed around the Newfoundland and Labrador coasts. The largest puffin colony in the western Atlantic (225,000 pairs) can be found at the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, 32km south of St. Where are puffins found in Canada? Newfoundland and LabradorApproximately 350,000 to 400,000 puffins currently breed in eastern Canada, […]

How Much Is A Small Game License In Newfoundland?

Small Game, Coyotes/ Wolves and Waterfowl: Non-Resident Alien Small Game/Coyote Licence–$115.00. Non-Resident Canadian Migratory Game Bird Licence–$19.55. Non-Resident Alien Migratory Game Bird Licence–$19.55. Where can I get a small game license in Newfoundland? Available through licenced outfitter only. All licences available at Government Service Centers or local vendor only. Pay online or submit cheque or […]

Is There Rainbow Trout In Newfoundland?

Rainbow trout are native to the Pacific coast of North America but were introduced elsewhere for recreational fishing. They were introduced to Newfoundland in the 1880’s. Where are rainbow trout found in Canada? In Canada, Rainbow Trout is native primarily to the western drainages of the continent. What fish do you catch in Newfoundland? Newfoundland […]