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TEMPORARILY CLOSED SECTIONS OF MOOSE MANAGEMENT AREA 2E HAVE REOPENED
Issued: November 13, 2020
Ends: January 31, 2021
ROCKY HARBOUR, NL, NOVEMBER 13, 2020 – Parks Canada has reopened sections of moose management area 2E in Gros Morne National Park that were temporarily closed due to construction occurring in that area.
The following areas are reopening to moose harvesting on November 14, 2020 as construction has now been completed:
- The area within 1 km of Dick’s Brook and Rocky Barachois along Hwy 430;
- The area surrounding Green Gardens, bounded by Wallace Brook, Hwy 431, and the park boundary adjacent to the community of Trout River.
A reminder for harvesters:
- The newly constructed Green Gardens Trail between route 431 and the coast is closed to prevent damage while the trail tread dries out and hardens;
- The entire old Green Gardens Trail and the Wallace Brook Trail are closed and no longer cleared or maintained. Sections of these trails are severely eroded and have damaged stairs, boardwalks, and bridges creating dangerous falling hazards and risk of serious injury in the steep terrain of these trails. Use of these trails is at your own risk.
Updated maps depicting the opening dates and zoning for each area are available on Gros Morne’s website.
Please note that the following areas remain closed to hunting this season due to construction:
- Within 1 km of the Trout River Campground Kiosk; and,
- Within 1 km on either side of the Western Brook Pond Trail, and a 1 km buffer around the boathouse on Western Brook Pond near the mouth of Stag Brook.
The Gros Morne National Park moose management program began in 2011 as part of a broader initiative to improve forest health that was being significantly impacted from over-browsing. The park’s moose population is managed in co-operation with the Wildlife Division of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, using the provincial big-game licensing system.
Visitor safety is a priority for Parks Canada. During the moose population reduction period, some hiking trails will be impacted in different areas of the park, and visitors should pay attention to signage indicating areas where hunting is taking place. Individuals planning to visit Gros Morne this fall and winter should review maps and safety information at: www.pc.gc.ca/foresthealth.
Prior to their visit, visitors may call Gros Morne National Park at 709-458-2417 for information on trails and facilities.
Information:
Greg Knott
A/Partnering, Engagement and Communications Officer
Gros Morne National Park Western Newfoundland and Labrador Field Unit
Parks Canada
709-458-8591
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