Coyote Hunting Order, Newfoundland and Labrador, NLR 70/18
Made 2018-08-22 · Text as of 2026-10-01
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- English
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- Regulation
- Organisation
- European Union
- Country
- Canada · Newfoundland and Labrador
- Subjects
- Wild species and ecosystems
- Keywords
- authorization/permit, hunting authorization/permit, hunting gear/hunting methods, hunting/capture, protection of species, biodiversity
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Copyright © 2023: Queen’s Printer, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 70/18 Coyote Hunting Order, Newfoundland and Labrador under the Wild Life Regulations and the Wild Life Act Amended by: 53/22 60/23 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 70/18 Coyote Hunting Order, Newfoundland and Labrador under the Wild Life Regulations and the Wild Life Act (Filed August 22, 2018) Under the authority of sections 81.2 and 114 of the Wild Life Regulations and the Wild Life Act , I make the following Order. Dated at St. John’s , August 16, 2018. Gerry Byrne Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources ORDER Short title 1. This Order may be cited as the Coyote Hunting Order, Newfoundland and Labrador . 70/18 s1 Definition https://www.canlii.org/en/nl/laws/stat/rsnl-1990-c-w-8/latest/rsnl-1990-c-w-8.html https://www.canlii.org/en/nl/laws/stat/rsnl-1990-c-w-8/latest/rsnl-1990-c-w-8.html https://www.canlii.org/en/nl/laws/regu/cnlr-1156-96/latest/cnlr-1156-96.html#sec81.2 smooth https://www.canlii.org/en/nl/laws/regu/cnlr-1156-96/latest/cnlr-1156-96.html#sec114 smooth https://www.canlii.org/en/nl/laws/regu/cnlr-1156-96/latest/cnlr-1156-96.html https://www.canlii.org/en/nl/laws/stat/rsnl-1990-c-w-8/latest/rsnl-1990-c-w-8.html 2. In this order, "coyote shooting licence" means a licence issued under section 81.1 of the Wild Life Regulations . 70/18 s2 Other licence holders 3. (1) The holder of a big game, small game, trapper or wolf shooting licence is permitted to hunt coyote by shooting, in the area and during the open season for which his or her licence is valid. (2) The holder of the licence referred to in subsection (1) shall only shoot coyotes using the type of firearm and ammunition that his or her licence permits. (3) Notwithstanding subsection (2), a person who shoots coyotes with a shotgun under the authority of this section shall use shot size 2 or larger. 70/18 s3 Devices permitted 4. A person shall only shoot a coyote under a coyote shooting licence using (a) a centre-fire rifle not greater than .225 calibre; or (b) a shotgun using shot size 2 or larger. 70/18 s4 Prohibition 4.1 Notwithstanding anything contained in this Order or in the Wild Life Regulations , a person shall not carry, transport or possess a firearm referred to in paragraph 4(a) in any area on the Island of Newfoundland frequented by wild life during any part of the open season within the period September 1 to December 31, inclusive, each year. 53/22 s1; 60/23 s1 Repeal 5. The Coyote Hunting Order, Newfoundland and Labrador , 2017 2018 , Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 57/17, is repealed. 70/18 s5 https://www.canlii.org/en/nl/laws/regu/cnlr-1156-96/latest/cnlr-1156-96.html#sec81.1 smooth https://www.canlii.org/en/nl/laws/regu/cnlr-1156-96/latest/cnlr-1156-96.html https://www.canlii.org/en/nl/laws/regu/cnlr-1156-96/latest/cnlr-1156-96.html https://www.canlii.org/en/nl/laws/regu/cnlr-1156-96/latest/cnlr-1156-96.html https://www.canlii.org/en/nl/laws/regu/nlr-70-18/latest/nlr-70-18.html#sec4 smooth https://www.canlii.org/en/nl/laws/regu/nlr-57-17/latest/nlr-57-17.html