Our best information suggests that the bottom of the cycle in Newfoundland has just passed and that now we should be in an increasing phase of the cycle. Carrying capacity relates to the number of animals the habitat can support throughout the year without damage to the animals or their habitat. The George River Caribou Herd in Labrador, based on a 1993 census, is estimated in the range of 700,000 - 900,000 animals. The first documented case of coyote in Newfoundland was in 1987, as a result of a highway kill near Deer Park on Newfoundland's west coast. We believe that coyote were introduced to Newfoundland naturally, by crossing from the Maritime region of Canada on the spring ice flows in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Specific developments affect wildlife and wildlife habitat.
Usually, activity in areas utilized temporally for births or other critical seasonal activity causes a greater degree of disturbance. Potential sources of disturbance include construction associated with various types of development, flooding and structures associated with hydro developments, linear developments, remote cottage development, mining activity, forestry operations, and all-terrain vehicle use, which includes associated trails. Part B, Hunter Education, deals with wildlife conservation and management, hunting laws, outdoor safety and survival techniques and other skills related to hunting. By completing both Part A and Part B, new hunters meet the provincial requirement to hunt with a firearm. Anyone who has completed the province s previous Hunter Capability Test or other recognized hunter training program is not required to complete any further training in order to hunt game.