The Nunatsiavut Government has 16 moose licences available to be harvested by Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement for the 2026-2027 hunting season.

The 2026-2027 Beneficiary moose licences will be distributed as follows:

  • Nain – 6 licences
  • Hopedale – 2 licences
  • Makkovik -2 licences
  • Postville – 2 licences
  • Rigolet -2 licences
  • Happy Valley-Goose Bay  – 1 licence
  • North West River – 1 licence

 

Licences will be valid for 14 days. If a licence is not filled within 14 days, a new draw will take place to designate a new hunter. This will continue until all licences are filled.

Interested Beneficiaries must apply at their local Nunatsiavut Government office. There is a limit of one licence per household. You must present yourself at a Nunatsiavut Government office to have your name entered into the draw.

Proof of residency as well as your Nunatsiavut Beneficiary card may be requested.

The 2026-2027 moose hunting season will open on September 15, 2026 and will close on March 20, 2027. Beneficiaries with questions or comments can contact the Wildlife Manager, Jason Dicker at 709-922-2942 ext. 249 or jason.dicker@nunatsiavut.com or Your Local Conservation Officer:

Nain Hopedale Postville Makkovik Rigolet Goose Bay North West River
Edward Flowers Ian Winters Samantha Pilgrim Errol Andersen Dillon Shiwak Joseph Townley Dean McLean
709-922-2942 709-933-3777 709-479-9880 709-923-2365 709-947-3383 709-896-8582 709-899-1609