Outfitters Industry Updates
For Covid-19 related assistance and updates please visit our Covid-19 Assistance page: https://www.poga-nb.ca/covid-19-assistance.html.
▼ Most recent updates:
► NBPOGA 2023 Annual General Meeting
Date: Saturday, March 25th 2023
Time: 10am
Location: Fredericton Motor Inn
1315 Regent St,
Fredericton, NB E3C 1A1
Telephone: (506) 455-1430
Website: frederictoninn.nb.ca
Please visit our 2023 AGM page for further information.
► NBPOGA Board of Directors Meeting
When : August 27/22
Where: Upper Oxbow, 2260 Route 420 Sillikers, NB
Time: 10 AM
On agenda:
1) Hunting from highways
2) Moose allocations
3) Rep for Canadian Federation
Please RSVP immediately so meals can be planned and remember our meet and greet starting at 2 pm.
► (August 2, 2022) NBPOGA MEET AND GREET AUGUST 27th AT OXBOW (DEBBIE,DALE,BOB NORTON)
Hopefully everyone is having a great summer. NBPOGA is looking forward to a Meet and Greet with our members on August 27th Saturday. This will be our first and we have had great response as to those attending .This will be a relaxing day with members and family to get to know everyone and have some group discussions. I am posting a suggestive day of events.
Suggestions on Activities to expand on for fun
(1) Arrive in morning.
(2) Set up area for games such as washer toss, corn hole, fly casting etc.
(3) Available if enough interest will be tubing, kayaking, fly casting for distance and target, moose calling and music if available.
(4) Setting up to do barbecue hamburgers and hotdogs from noon till 4.00.
(5)Open to suggestions and encourage tail gating if you wish to sell something. George Hachey will be attending with a display.
(6) We will not have child care available so everyone is to take care and supervise the young ones attending as this is for you and your family.
WHAT IS NEEDED TO MAKE THIS DAY A GREAT EVENT FOR ALL:
(1) Bring your own chair and umbrella.
(2) Bring your own drinks.
(3) If you have washer toss games, cornhole or other games please bring them.
(4) Come to have fun, mingle and participate in activities and chats to get to know everyone.
(5) We need a portable PA System.
(6) Volunteers to help in Barbecuing and anything in general.
(7) As this is being hosted by the NORTON’S please assist in keeping the area clean and pick up any garbage.
(8) If you can play music or sing and dance let us know and we will put you to work.
(9) Still looking for a guest speaker so if you have any suggestions let us know and we will see if available.
(10) Be a responsible drinker and supply a DD in case one is required.
(11) Rooms will be available to rent from the NORTON’S so discuss terms with them to make reservations. I will be staying overnight.
(12) This is a free event for you and your family but if you wish you can supply some beer for the bar.
(13) We require the following:
We require a head count on how many will be coming so ASAP let me know how many in your party will be attending. This is to ensure we have enough food.
Also let us know if you plan on staying for the evening and how many so we can plan an evening meal and entertainment.
Looking forward to finally meeting you all there and have a chance to meet you and your family. As I don’t have all the members email addresses please pass this on to them.
Dale Clark
President : NBPOGA
► (April 20, 2022) President's Update
Good morning everyone,
It seems like spring is a long time coming and soon time to start baiting and spring bear hunting. I have been receiving a lot of calls and emails that many of our members are losing spring hunters due to the restrictions on entering Canada. If they are not fully vaccinated with qualified doses of two then they are unable to enter Canada. I personally have lost a few and many others are losing some big numbers also. NBPOGA once again is preparing to start looking for help from the Federal Government in assisting us along with the Provincial Government. What we require from those losing business is for you to send me the number of hunters you will be losing this year stemming from this. I realize some may not wish to disclose this information so is entirely up to you to decide. This is not a survey but a request for information in preparing Documents to present to both levels of Government.
Also I wish to announce that NBPOGA has some funding to pay your Canada Select once again this year and will pay on a first come first serve basis until the funding is gone but we should be able to cover everyone once again this year so send your receipt of paying your 2022 Canada Select and Debbie Norton will send you the funds. Thanks to those that are members and provide us with information to work on your behalf. I looking forward to continuing this battle but will once again seek assistance.
Dale Clark
President : NBPOGA
► (April 21, 2022) Left over non-resident bear licenses:
As of April 11, 2022 you have the option to purchase the remainder of the non-resident bear licenses that were lever over from the 2022 non-resident bear draw. For mor details, please review the recent letter sent from Minister Mike Holland. The file contains both the French and English versions.
► (April 8, 2022) NB Covid-19 Canada Select Relief for NBPOGA Members extended to 2022: Due to significant impacts that COVID-19 has had on NBPOGA members and the entire outfitting industry, in 2021 the Government NB Department of Tourism, Heritage, and Culture provided financial support at a total amount of $40,000 to assist with outfitters' required operational costs of participating in the Canada Select program as long as the funds last. The funds are now anticipated to cover NBPOGA members' Canada Select program fees for 2022.
The New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage, and Culture will provide this funding directly to NBPOGA who will then pay the Canada Select fees for it's members.
► NBPOGA 2022 Annual General Meeting
Date: Friday, April 8th 2022
Time: 10am
Location: The New Brunswick Sportsmen & Fly-Fishing Show
Moncton Coliseum Complex (Players Lounge)
377 Killam Drive, Unit 100
Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 3T1
Admission to AGM: Free - please inform front desk when entering the building that you are with NB POGA.
More information
► Now accepting resolutions in advance of NBPOGA 2022 AGM:
March 2, 2022: As per our constitution, president Dale Clark is requesting that POGA members wishing to submit any resolutions relating to the hunting and fishing industry (such as seasons, regulations, hunting times, allocations, E-Licensing, online registry etc.) along with why the resolution should be considered as a rational, be sent to [email protected]. Help will be provided to anyone that wants to submit a resolution but not comfortable on the wording. Any Amendments to our constitution are also to be submitted at this time. The AGM is April 8th, 2022 from 10am to 2pm at the Moncton Sportsman Show.
► Province of New Brunswick town hall meeting (February 15th, 2022) regarding the multi-year Angling and Hunting Strategy:
► Upcoming non-resident draws:
► 2022 Tentative NB Hunting Seasons Dates: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/nr-rn/pdf/en/Wildlife/season-dnred.pdf
► NBPOGA 2022 Newsletter
1/18/2022: The New Brunswick Professional Outfitters Guides Association 2022 newsletter from the associations president, Dale Clark, has arrived. The full newsletter can be found here: https://www.poga-nb.ca/2022-nbpoga-newsletter.html
► NB hunter’s safety training courses
January 2022: Based on consultations with other government departments and current venue restrictions, the Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development is unable to offer hunter’s safety training courses scheduled to begin next week, January 10, 2022. This decision will be re-evaluated on a weekly basis, based on the circumstances of the pandemic. The department continues to work on the development of a completely online version of the Hunter’s Education course which it hopes will be ready before spring of 2022.
Reference: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/erd/natural_resources/content/wildlife/content/ConservationEducationCoursesByRegion.html
► Tourism NB 2022 Partnership Opportunities:
Tourism New Brunswick has a range of no-cost and cost-shared marketing programs to support tourism operators, sector groups and destinations across New Brunswick. These programs are intended to maximize New Brunswick’s tourism marketing efforts and build brand equity for the province as a premium tourism destination.
Reference: https://tourismnewbrunswick.info/2022-partnership-opportunities/
► Extension of the NB Outfitter Adventure Incentive Program:
The NB Outfitter Adventure Incentive Program that was launched by the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture in the spring of 2021 has been extended. It now applies to any packages sold between November 9, 2021 and November 30, 2021. All of the same program parameters apply. Please see attached for details, and also the claim form.
► 2021 Hunt & Trap – additions to the New for 2021 section:
10/22/2021: Firearms caliber restriction changes, Hunter Orange Clothing changes, Creation of Online Option for Deer / Moose / Bear Harvest Registration.
For full details, visit: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/nr-rn/pdf/en/Wildlife/hunt-trap-2021-changes.pdf
► Travel Regulations in effect as of September 21st for NB:
9/16/2021: Amended travel and mandated regulations will be in place as of Tuesday, September 21st at 11:59pm Atlantic time. This includes the return of travel registration to enter the province of New Brunswick to ensure proof of vaccination, as well as a 14-day mandated isolation period for anyone without, or with a single dose vaccination. Here is the most recent news release which includes links to all required information:
En: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.09.0641.html
Fr: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/fr/nouvelles/communique.2021.09.0641.html
► 2021 Non-Resident Moose Licence Draw for Qualifying Outfitters and Guides (2022 Moose Hunt)
9/15/2021: Applications are accepted beginning the second Monday of September until 4:30 pm of the first Friday of October in the year preceding that which the licence is valid for. The first Friday in October, 2021 is Friday, October 1st (deadline). For full details and application visit: www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/services/services_renderer.201336.Non-Resident_Moose_Licence_Draw_for_Qualifying_Outfitters_and_Guides.html#serviceDescription
► Non-Resident Moose Outfitter and Guide Licence
8/25/2021: Notice from Fish & Wildlife Branch: Approval granted to sell the non-resident moose licence outfitter and guide to New Brunswick resident. If you’re client is unable to come he can be replace by a New Brunswick resident as was the case last year. If the client does need to be substituted please contact Gisèle Gaudet (Draw Administrator, Fish & Wildlife Branch, Natural Resources and Energy Development 506-444-2626) with the new hunter’s info.
► Extension of the NB Outfitter Adventure Incentive Program:
8/5/2021: Extension of incentive program through the fall. Details are the same, it’s on any Hunting/fishing package with two nights or more Canada select approved accommodations using licensed guide. Listing on the Tourism Website needed. As with original programming, Not mandatory to discount any pricing, but will help absorb those costs if in place. Claims have to be in by years end. Claim form and information sheets attached:
nboaip_claim_page_en_fr.pdf
nboaip_info___faqs_aug_2021.pdf
nboaip_info___faqs_aug_2021.pdf
► Non-Resident Moose Outfitter and Guide Licence purchase deadline/ Date limite d'achat du permis d'orignal non-résident pour pourvoyeur et guide
5/20/2021: The payment deadline for the Non-Resident Moose Draw for Outfitters and Guides has been extended to Friday August 26. This will allow for a better understanding of boarder restrictions for September.
~Natural Resources and Energy Development
La date limite de paiement pour le permis d’orignal non-résident pour pourvoyeur et guide a été reporté au vendredi 26 août. Ceci nous donnera une meilleur compréhension des restrictions de frontière pour Septembre.
~Ressources naturelles et Développement de l’énergie
► NB Covid-19 2021 Canada Select Relief for NBPOGA Members
5/18/2021: Due to significant impacts that COVID-19 has had on NBPOGA members and the entire outfitting industry, the Government NB Department of Tourism, Heritage, and Culture is providing financial support at a total amount of $40,000 to assist with outfitters' required operational costs of participating in the Canada Select program.
The New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage, and Culture will provide this funding directly to NBPOGA who will then pay the Canada Select fees for it's members. Join NBPOGA as an outfitter to benefit from NB Government's Covid-19 2021 Canada Select Relief Program
► PNAs Protected Natural Areas
5/18/2021:
Provincial PNA Advisory Committee:
Recently there has been much alarmist information being spread on social media. There are two classifications of PNA’s. Class 1 are quite restrictive with regard to permitted activities. Class 2 allow most activities which includes hunting, fishing and trapping. Of the existing PNA’s, only approximately 1% in area are designated as Class 1. It is expected that the same % will be represented in the new, yet to be designated PNA’s. A Class 1 designation is used when an area has very rare species of plants, insects etc., which need to be protect from all types of activity with the exception of research.
New Brunswick’s Nature Legacy Team:
To learn more about the Government of New Brunswick’s list of activities that are allowed in a protected area, please visit https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/erd/promo/nature_legacy/enjoying-protected-areas.html and view/download a related document here https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/nr-rn/promos/pathway/actvities-info-e.pdf.
► The Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture (THC) would like to inform you that you may now edit/update your business information on the revised New Brunswick Tourism website, https://tourismnewbrunswick.ca. (2/16/2021) Read the full email notice and instructions here:
► Property Assessment information - Hotels, Motels, Resorts, Inns, B&Bs and Lodges
2/11/2021: Please read the bulletin below. It includes important information about property assessment reviews for Hotels, Motels, Resorts, Inns, B&Bs and Lodges. There is a deadline of February 26th for anyone who would like a review of their Property Assessment.
From the bulletin: "Please note: If you own a hotel, motel, inn, operational B & B or lodge and received your 2021 Property Assessment Notice in October and had not requested a review of the assessment during the legislated 30-day period, we recommend that you contact your local assessment office. Also, you may contact us should you have any other questions and/or require further clarification on how your assessment value was derived. Attached are the contact names for property assessments in the various regions."
► Important Notice Regarding Non-Resident Bear Draw of New Brunswick (DNRED/MRNDE)
2/1/2021: Please be advised that the Non-Resident Bear Draw for New Brunswick has been cancelled for this year in response to current Covid 19 Pandemic border restrictions. This is to facilitate and streamline the process so that Non-Resident Bear licences will be available on a first come first serve basis starting March 15. Licences will be available for purchase through Fish & Wildlife licencing https://www2.snb.ca/content/snb/en/sites/licensing.html, authorized vendors or Service New Brunswick Centers.
Closure of this draw does not impact outfitting and guiding businesses as licences will be available to non-residents. The purchase of a Non-Resident a bear licence still requires the services of a guide to hunt in the province. The department will continue to support outfitters and guides at the time international and provincial border measures may permit non-residents entry for hunting purposes.
Non-resident hunting in New Brunswick is subject to Public Health Covid-19 directives and border closures. Ensure to check travel restrictions regularly before planning to enter the province.
You will need a tag in order to purchase your Non-Resident Bear Licence. To obtain a tag or for any questions please call 506-444-2626.
► NBPOGA 2023 Annual General Meeting
Date: Saturday, March 25th 2023
Time: 10am
Location: Fredericton Motor Inn
1315 Regent St,
Fredericton, NB E3C 1A1
Telephone: (506) 455-1430
Website: frederictoninn.nb.ca
Please visit our 2023 AGM page for further information.
► NBPOGA Board of Directors Meeting
When : August 27/22
Where: Upper Oxbow, 2260 Route 420 Sillikers, NB
Time: 10 AM
On agenda:
1) Hunting from highways
2) Moose allocations
3) Rep for Canadian Federation
Please RSVP immediately so meals can be planned and remember our meet and greet starting at 2 pm.
► (August 2, 2022) NBPOGA MEET AND GREET AUGUST 27th AT OXBOW (DEBBIE,DALE,BOB NORTON)
Hopefully everyone is having a great summer. NBPOGA is looking forward to a Meet and Greet with our members on August 27th Saturday. This will be our first and we have had great response as to those attending .This will be a relaxing day with members and family to get to know everyone and have some group discussions. I am posting a suggestive day of events.
Suggestions on Activities to expand on for fun
(1) Arrive in morning.
(2) Set up area for games such as washer toss, corn hole, fly casting etc.
(3) Available if enough interest will be tubing, kayaking, fly casting for distance and target, moose calling and music if available.
(4) Setting up to do barbecue hamburgers and hotdogs from noon till 4.00.
(5)Open to suggestions and encourage tail gating if you wish to sell something. George Hachey will be attending with a display.
(6) We will not have child care available so everyone is to take care and supervise the young ones attending as this is for you and your family.
WHAT IS NEEDED TO MAKE THIS DAY A GREAT EVENT FOR ALL:
(1) Bring your own chair and umbrella.
(2) Bring your own drinks.
(3) If you have washer toss games, cornhole or other games please bring them.
(4) Come to have fun, mingle and participate in activities and chats to get to know everyone.
(5) We need a portable PA System.
(6) Volunteers to help in Barbecuing and anything in general.
(7) As this is being hosted by the NORTON’S please assist in keeping the area clean and pick up any garbage.
(8) If you can play music or sing and dance let us know and we will put you to work.
(9) Still looking for a guest speaker so if you have any suggestions let us know and we will see if available.
(10) Be a responsible drinker and supply a DD in case one is required.
(11) Rooms will be available to rent from the NORTON’S so discuss terms with them to make reservations. I will be staying overnight.
(12) This is a free event for you and your family but if you wish you can supply some beer for the bar.
(13) We require the following:
We require a head count on how many will be coming so ASAP let me know how many in your party will be attending. This is to ensure we have enough food.
Also let us know if you plan on staying for the evening and how many so we can plan an evening meal and entertainment.
Looking forward to finally meeting you all there and have a chance to meet you and your family. As I don’t have all the members email addresses please pass this on to them.
Dale Clark
President : NBPOGA
► (April 20, 2022) President's Update
Good morning everyone,
It seems like spring is a long time coming and soon time to start baiting and spring bear hunting. I have been receiving a lot of calls and emails that many of our members are losing spring hunters due to the restrictions on entering Canada. If they are not fully vaccinated with qualified doses of two then they are unable to enter Canada. I personally have lost a few and many others are losing some big numbers also. NBPOGA once again is preparing to start looking for help from the Federal Government in assisting us along with the Provincial Government. What we require from those losing business is for you to send me the number of hunters you will be losing this year stemming from this. I realize some may not wish to disclose this information so is entirely up to you to decide. This is not a survey but a request for information in preparing Documents to present to both levels of Government.
Also I wish to announce that NBPOGA has some funding to pay your Canada Select once again this year and will pay on a first come first serve basis until the funding is gone but we should be able to cover everyone once again this year so send your receipt of paying your 2022 Canada Select and Debbie Norton will send you the funds. Thanks to those that are members and provide us with information to work on your behalf. I looking forward to continuing this battle but will once again seek assistance.
Dale Clark
President : NBPOGA
► (April 21, 2022) Left over non-resident bear licenses:
As of April 11, 2022 you have the option to purchase the remainder of the non-resident bear licenses that were lever over from the 2022 non-resident bear draw. For mor details, please review the recent letter sent from Minister Mike Holland. The file contains both the French and English versions.
► (April 8, 2022) NB Covid-19 Canada Select Relief for NBPOGA Members extended to 2022: Due to significant impacts that COVID-19 has had on NBPOGA members and the entire outfitting industry, in 2021 the Government NB Department of Tourism, Heritage, and Culture provided financial support at a total amount of $40,000 to assist with outfitters' required operational costs of participating in the Canada Select program as long as the funds last. The funds are now anticipated to cover NBPOGA members' Canada Select program fees for 2022.
The New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage, and Culture will provide this funding directly to NBPOGA who will then pay the Canada Select fees for it's members.
- Join NBPOGA as an outfitter to benefit from NB Government's Covid-19 2022 Canada Select Relief Program
- Email NBPOGA about 2022 Canada Select Relief
► NBPOGA 2022 Annual General Meeting
Date: Friday, April 8th 2022
Time: 10am
Location: The New Brunswick Sportsmen & Fly-Fishing Show
Moncton Coliseum Complex (Players Lounge)
377 Killam Drive, Unit 100
Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 3T1
Admission to AGM: Free - please inform front desk when entering the building that you are with NB POGA.
More information
► Now accepting resolutions in advance of NBPOGA 2022 AGM:
March 2, 2022: As per our constitution, president Dale Clark is requesting that POGA members wishing to submit any resolutions relating to the hunting and fishing industry (such as seasons, regulations, hunting times, allocations, E-Licensing, online registry etc.) along with why the resolution should be considered as a rational, be sent to [email protected]. Help will be provided to anyone that wants to submit a resolution but not comfortable on the wording. Any Amendments to our constitution are also to be submitted at this time. The AGM is April 8th, 2022 from 10am to 2pm at the Moncton Sportsman Show.
► Province of New Brunswick town hall meeting (February 15th, 2022) regarding the multi-year Angling and Hunting Strategy:
- The Province of New Brunswick will be holding a virtual presentation of the multi-year Angling and Hunting Strategy. Over the last several months the Province, in collaboration with stakeholders, has been developing a strategy to grow the sector; this presentation will provide an overview of the vision, the high-level initiative and progress report. We invite you to take part in this session; two sessions are scheduled, the English session will take place February 15th at 1:30 and the French session will take place February 22nd at 9:00 a.m. To participate in the English presentation February 15th, please click on the link: https://gnbent.zoom.us/j/67600059421?pwd=UTNNWTBx NVdEWWVQaXhMQ3hObU02UT09. Or dial in: 833-958-1164 or 833-955-1088 Meeting ID: 676 0005 9421 Password: 872758
- Le gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick organisera une présentation virtuelle sur la stratégie pluriannuelle pour la pêche et la chasse. Au cours des derniers mois, la Province, en collaboration avec les parties prenantes, a élaboré une stratégie de croissance du secteur. Cette présentation donnera un aperçu de la vision, de l’initiative générale et des progrès accomplis. Nous vous invitons à participer à l’une des deux séances qui sont prévues. La séance en anglais aura lieu le 15 février à 13 h 30 et la séance en français sera présentée le 22 février à 9h. Pour participer à la présentation en français le 22 février, cliquez sur le lien ci-dessous. https://gnbent.zoom.us/j/61075822089?pwd=V2xNZ0 JMbyszYzlNWXU2SUlneUxjZz09. Ou composez le numéro pour participer par téléphone : 833-958-1164 or 833-955-1088 Numéro de la conférence: 610 7582 2089 Mot de passe: 642626
► Upcoming non-resident draws:
- New Brunswick Non-Resident Moose Draw
- Application period from January 31 to April 30, 2022
- Fact Sheet: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/nr-rn/pdf/en/Wildlife/MooseNonResidentFactSheet.pdf
- New Brunswick Non-Resident Bear Draw
- Application Period from January 31 to February 28, 2022
- Fact Sheet: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/nr-rn/pdf/en/Wildlife/BearNonResFactSheet.pdf
- All Significant 2022 Tentative NB Hunting Draws Dates:
► 2022 Tentative NB Hunting Seasons Dates: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/nr-rn/pdf/en/Wildlife/season-dnred.pdf
► NBPOGA 2022 Newsletter
1/18/2022: The New Brunswick Professional Outfitters Guides Association 2022 newsletter from the associations president, Dale Clark, has arrived. The full newsletter can be found here: https://www.poga-nb.ca/2022-nbpoga-newsletter.html
► NB hunter’s safety training courses
January 2022: Based on consultations with other government departments and current venue restrictions, the Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development is unable to offer hunter’s safety training courses scheduled to begin next week, January 10, 2022. This decision will be re-evaluated on a weekly basis, based on the circumstances of the pandemic. The department continues to work on the development of a completely online version of the Hunter’s Education course which it hopes will be ready before spring of 2022.
Reference: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/erd/natural_resources/content/wildlife/content/ConservationEducationCoursesByRegion.html
► Tourism NB 2022 Partnership Opportunities:
Tourism New Brunswick has a range of no-cost and cost-shared marketing programs to support tourism operators, sector groups and destinations across New Brunswick. These programs are intended to maximize New Brunswick’s tourism marketing efforts and build brand equity for the province as a premium tourism destination.
- No Cost Services
- Website Development Partnership
- Content Creation Partnership
- Advertising Partnership (for Destination Marketing Organizations/Regional Tourism Associations and sector groups only)
- Collaboration with Provincial Parks
- Mobile Unit (for Destination Marketing Organizations/Regional Tourism Associations and sector groups only)
Reference: https://tourismnewbrunswick.info/2022-partnership-opportunities/
► Extension of the NB Outfitter Adventure Incentive Program:
The NB Outfitter Adventure Incentive Program that was launched by the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture in the spring of 2021 has been extended. It now applies to any packages sold between November 9, 2021 and November 30, 2021. All of the same program parameters apply. Please see attached for details, and also the claim form.
► 2021 Hunt & Trap – additions to the New for 2021 section:
10/22/2021: Firearms caliber restriction changes, Hunter Orange Clothing changes, Creation of Online Option for Deer / Moose / Bear Harvest Registration.
For full details, visit: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/nr-rn/pdf/en/Wildlife/hunt-trap-2021-changes.pdf
► Travel Regulations in effect as of September 21st for NB:
9/16/2021: Amended travel and mandated regulations will be in place as of Tuesday, September 21st at 11:59pm Atlantic time. This includes the return of travel registration to enter the province of New Brunswick to ensure proof of vaccination, as well as a 14-day mandated isolation period for anyone without, or with a single dose vaccination. Here is the most recent news release which includes links to all required information:
En: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.09.0641.html
Fr: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/fr/nouvelles/communique.2021.09.0641.html
► 2021 Non-Resident Moose Licence Draw for Qualifying Outfitters and Guides (2022 Moose Hunt)
9/15/2021: Applications are accepted beginning the second Monday of September until 4:30 pm of the first Friday of October in the year preceding that which the licence is valid for. The first Friday in October, 2021 is Friday, October 1st (deadline). For full details and application visit: www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/services/services_renderer.201336.Non-Resident_Moose_Licence_Draw_for_Qualifying_Outfitters_and_Guides.html#serviceDescription
► Non-Resident Moose Outfitter and Guide Licence
8/25/2021: Notice from Fish & Wildlife Branch: Approval granted to sell the non-resident moose licence outfitter and guide to New Brunswick resident. If you’re client is unable to come he can be replace by a New Brunswick resident as was the case last year. If the client does need to be substituted please contact Gisèle Gaudet (Draw Administrator, Fish & Wildlife Branch, Natural Resources and Energy Development 506-444-2626) with the new hunter’s info.
► Extension of the NB Outfitter Adventure Incentive Program:
8/5/2021: Extension of incentive program through the fall. Details are the same, it’s on any Hunting/fishing package with two nights or more Canada select approved accommodations using licensed guide. Listing on the Tourism Website needed. As with original programming, Not mandatory to discount any pricing, but will help absorb those costs if in place. Claims have to be in by years end. Claim form and information sheets attached:
nboaip_claim_page_en_fr.pdf
nboaip_info___faqs_aug_2021.pdf
nboaip_info___faqs_aug_2021.pdf
► Non-Resident Moose Outfitter and Guide Licence purchase deadline/ Date limite d'achat du permis d'orignal non-résident pour pourvoyeur et guide
5/20/2021: The payment deadline for the Non-Resident Moose Draw for Outfitters and Guides has been extended to Friday August 26. This will allow for a better understanding of boarder restrictions for September.
~Natural Resources and Energy Development
La date limite de paiement pour le permis d’orignal non-résident pour pourvoyeur et guide a été reporté au vendredi 26 août. Ceci nous donnera une meilleur compréhension des restrictions de frontière pour Septembre.
~Ressources naturelles et Développement de l’énergie
► NB Covid-19 2021 Canada Select Relief for NBPOGA Members
5/18/2021: Due to significant impacts that COVID-19 has had on NBPOGA members and the entire outfitting industry, the Government NB Department of Tourism, Heritage, and Culture is providing financial support at a total amount of $40,000 to assist with outfitters' required operational costs of participating in the Canada Select program.
The New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage, and Culture will provide this funding directly to NBPOGA who will then pay the Canada Select fees for it's members. Join NBPOGA as an outfitter to benefit from NB Government's Covid-19 2021 Canada Select Relief Program
► PNAs Protected Natural Areas
5/18/2021:
Provincial PNA Advisory Committee:
Recently there has been much alarmist information being spread on social media. There are two classifications of PNA’s. Class 1 are quite restrictive with regard to permitted activities. Class 2 allow most activities which includes hunting, fishing and trapping. Of the existing PNA’s, only approximately 1% in area are designated as Class 1. It is expected that the same % will be represented in the new, yet to be designated PNA’s. A Class 1 designation is used when an area has very rare species of plants, insects etc., which need to be protect from all types of activity with the exception of research.
New Brunswick’s Nature Legacy Team:
To learn more about the Government of New Brunswick’s list of activities that are allowed in a protected area, please visit https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/erd/promo/nature_legacy/enjoying-protected-areas.html and view/download a related document here https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/nr-rn/promos/pathway/actvities-info-e.pdf.
► The Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture (THC) would like to inform you that you may now edit/update your business information on the revised New Brunswick Tourism website, https://tourismnewbrunswick.ca. (2/16/2021) Read the full email notice and instructions here:
► Property Assessment information - Hotels, Motels, Resorts, Inns, B&Bs and Lodges
2/11/2021: Please read the bulletin below. It includes important information about property assessment reviews for Hotels, Motels, Resorts, Inns, B&Bs and Lodges. There is a deadline of February 26th for anyone who would like a review of their Property Assessment.
From the bulletin: "Please note: If you own a hotel, motel, inn, operational B & B or lodge and received your 2021 Property Assessment Notice in October and had not requested a review of the assessment during the legislated 30-day period, we recommend that you contact your local assessment office. Also, you may contact us should you have any other questions and/or require further clarification on how your assessment value was derived. Attached are the contact names for property assessments in the various regions."
- SNB Communication Bulletin - Hotels.pdf
- SNB Communication Bulletin - FR.pdf
- Property Assessment 2020 RFR Management Contact List.doc
► Important Notice Regarding Non-Resident Bear Draw of New Brunswick (DNRED/MRNDE)
2/1/2021: Please be advised that the Non-Resident Bear Draw for New Brunswick has been cancelled for this year in response to current Covid 19 Pandemic border restrictions. This is to facilitate and streamline the process so that Non-Resident Bear licences will be available on a first come first serve basis starting March 15. Licences will be available for purchase through Fish & Wildlife licencing https://www2.snb.ca/content/snb/en/sites/licensing.html, authorized vendors or Service New Brunswick Centers.
Closure of this draw does not impact outfitting and guiding businesses as licences will be available to non-residents. The purchase of a Non-Resident a bear licence still requires the services of a guide to hunt in the province. The department will continue to support outfitters and guides at the time international and provincial border measures may permit non-residents entry for hunting purposes.
Non-resident hunting in New Brunswick is subject to Public Health Covid-19 directives and border closures. Ensure to check travel restrictions regularly before planning to enter the province.
You will need a tag in order to purchase your Non-Resident Bear Licence. To obtain a tag or for any questions please call 506-444-2626.
► General Archived Updates:
► Senate Session October 2nd, 2020
► Senate Session October 2nd, 2020
► Update from NBPOGA President 8/25/2020:
It is with great news that I will be done my last 4 treatments this week and will be back in the saddle. This has been one heck of a year for all of us and we need desperately look ahead for all of our survival. With everything going on (personal) and the pandemic we are long past our AGM and BOD meetings and time to get back to business and now we have an election to boot.
I am looking for suggestions on where and when we can hold a meeting with social distancing and everything considered. First I need to know whom is willing and can attend and should it be a regular BOD meeting or AGM, I suggest it be our AGM. Let me know if this is possible and a tentative date.
Stay safe and wishing all the best going forward. If this a AGM meeting we will also be doing a new member recruitment for Outfitter and Guides so do your part in increasing our membership and discuss non members in joining our Association.
Dale Clark
President NBPOGA
It is with great news that I will be done my last 4 treatments this week and will be back in the saddle. This has been one heck of a year for all of us and we need desperately look ahead for all of our survival. With everything going on (personal) and the pandemic we are long past our AGM and BOD meetings and time to get back to business and now we have an election to boot.
I am looking for suggestions on where and when we can hold a meeting with social distancing and everything considered. First I need to know whom is willing and can attend and should it be a regular BOD meeting or AGM, I suggest it be our AGM. Let me know if this is possible and a tentative date.
Stay safe and wishing all the best going forward. If this a AGM meeting we will also be doing a new member recruitment for Outfitter and Guides so do your part in increasing our membership and discuss non members in joining our Association.
Dale Clark
President NBPOGA
► Fishing Archived Updates:
► Update from NBPOGA President 12/3/2020:
Communication from Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard – Gulf Region:
Online Atlantic salmon and striped bass recreational fisheries questionnaire: (La version française suit.)
This survey helps determine management measures for both species. http://www.glf.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Gulf/FAM/Recreational-Fisheries/Questionnaire
Questionnaire en ligne sur les pêches récréatives au saumon de l’Atlantique et au bar rayé
Ce sondage aide à déterminer les mesures de gestion des deux espèces. http://www.glf.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Golfe/GPA/Peches-recreatives/Questionnaire
► Fisheries & Oceans Canada website: 6/1/2020:
***CHANGES to Striped bass gear change 2020 HERE / ***MODIFICATION des engins de pêche du bar rayé 2020 ICI
► GNB website 5/28/2020: Crown Reserve Licence holders - The deadline to purchase your Crown Reserve Licence has been extended to May 29, 2020. Information on camp closure and changes in fees can be found here: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/nr-rn/pdf/en/2020_crown_reserve_angling_procedures.pdf
► Update from NBPOGA President 12/3/2020:
Communication from Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard – Gulf Region:
Online Atlantic salmon and striped bass recreational fisheries questionnaire: (La version française suit.)
This survey helps determine management measures for both species. http://www.glf.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Gulf/FAM/Recreational-Fisheries/Questionnaire
Questionnaire en ligne sur les pêches récréatives au saumon de l’Atlantique et au bar rayé
Ce sondage aide à déterminer les mesures de gestion des deux espèces. http://www.glf.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Golfe/GPA/Peches-recreatives/Questionnaire
► Fisheries & Oceans Canada website: 6/1/2020:
***CHANGES to Striped bass gear change 2020 HERE / ***MODIFICATION des engins de pêche du bar rayé 2020 ICI
► GNB website 5/28/2020: Crown Reserve Licence holders - The deadline to purchase your Crown Reserve Licence has been extended to May 29, 2020. Information on camp closure and changes in fees can be found here: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/nr-rn/pdf/en/2020_crown_reserve_angling_procedures.pdf
► Hunting Archived Updates:
►Reminder: October 2, 2020 Deadline for Applications for 2021 Non-resident moose licences for qualifying outfitters and guides: The application deadline is the first Friday of the month of October in the year preceding the licencing period and the application period will begin on the Monday four (4) weeks prior to that date. The payment deadline will be the second Friday of the month of November that follows the date of the draw, with the results/payment period beginning on the Monday four (4) weeks prior to that date. Full information, application, and rules/procedures: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/services/services_renderer.201336.Non-Resident_Moose_Licence_Draw_for_Qualifying_Outfitters_and_Guides.html
► Update from Natural Resources and Energy Development Fish & Wildlife Branch (August 11, 2020): The new deadline for purchasing moose licenses drawn by outfitters is August 28, 2020.
►Update from NBPOGA President and Natural Resources and Energy Development (August 7, 2020): Please see below a letter from Minister Holland regarding the 2020 Non-Resident Moose licence for outfitters and guides who were successful in the 2020 draw: to_all_outfitters_with_a_2020_nb_outfitters_moose_licence.pdf
August 7, 2020
To: All Outfitters with a 2020 New Brunswick Outfitters Moose Licence
The Province and the Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development (DNRED) understands the unique problems that have been caused by the COVID-19 pandemic for the outfitting industry. We have been investigating several avenues to help businesses through these hard times. One action the Department will be taking this year will be to allow New Brunswick residents to purchase moose hunts from outfitters who were successful in the outfitter moose licence draw. This is a one-time exemption that will only be permitted for the 2020 moose season.
The intention of this initiative is for outfitters to have an increased customer-base to sell their whole-service-hunt-experience and should be sold as such. The licence fee will remain the same as a non-resident moose licence. The New Brunswick client should be regarded in the same way as if they were a non-resident client.
This was a decision that was not taken lightly. We understand the coveted nature of a nonresident outfitter moose licence in New Brunswick. This initiative is meant to allow New Brunswick outfitters to capitalize on every revenue opportunity during such difficult times. We encourage you to realize the full value that an outdoor opportunity such as a moose hunt in New Brunswick has to offer regardless of a client’s residency.
Outfitters will need to contact Ms. Gisèle Gaudet at 506-444-2626 to ensure the prospective client is eligible, unsuccessful in the resident draw, and not a designated hunter for the 2020 moose season. The resident will then be able to purchase the license. This purchase will not affect their pool status for future resident moose license draws.
Sincerely,
Mike Holland
► Update from NBPOGA President 5/28/2020: The deadline for purchasing non-resident moose tag is now AUGUST 7th.
► GNB website 5/28/2020: The 2020 Black Bear season registration procedures have changed and can be found at:
https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/nr-rn/pdf/en/Wildlife/spring_bear_registration_procedures.pdf
► GNB website 5/28/2020: Because of concerns surrounding COVID-19, offices of the Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development remain closed to the public at this time; however, staff have returned to offices and are available via email or telephone. Contacts can be found by visiting:
https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/erd/natural_resources/content/Regions.html
► 2020 Tentative Draw Dates:
https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/nr-rn/pdf/en/SignificantDrawDatesENG.pdf
https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/nr-rn/pdf/fr/SignificantDrawDatesFR.pdf
►Reminder: October 2, 2020 Deadline for Applications for 2021 Non-resident moose licences for qualifying outfitters and guides: The application deadline is the first Friday of the month of October in the year preceding the licencing period and the application period will begin on the Monday four (4) weeks prior to that date. The payment deadline will be the second Friday of the month of November that follows the date of the draw, with the results/payment period beginning on the Monday four (4) weeks prior to that date. Full information, application, and rules/procedures: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/services/services_renderer.201336.Non-Resident_Moose_Licence_Draw_for_Qualifying_Outfitters_and_Guides.html
► Update from Natural Resources and Energy Development Fish & Wildlife Branch (August 11, 2020): The new deadline for purchasing moose licenses drawn by outfitters is August 28, 2020.
►Update from NBPOGA President and Natural Resources and Energy Development (August 7, 2020): Please see below a letter from Minister Holland regarding the 2020 Non-Resident Moose licence for outfitters and guides who were successful in the 2020 draw: to_all_outfitters_with_a_2020_nb_outfitters_moose_licence.pdf
August 7, 2020
To: All Outfitters with a 2020 New Brunswick Outfitters Moose Licence
The Province and the Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development (DNRED) understands the unique problems that have been caused by the COVID-19 pandemic for the outfitting industry. We have been investigating several avenues to help businesses through these hard times. One action the Department will be taking this year will be to allow New Brunswick residents to purchase moose hunts from outfitters who were successful in the outfitter moose licence draw. This is a one-time exemption that will only be permitted for the 2020 moose season.
The intention of this initiative is for outfitters to have an increased customer-base to sell their whole-service-hunt-experience and should be sold as such. The licence fee will remain the same as a non-resident moose licence. The New Brunswick client should be regarded in the same way as if they were a non-resident client.
This was a decision that was not taken lightly. We understand the coveted nature of a nonresident outfitter moose licence in New Brunswick. This initiative is meant to allow New Brunswick outfitters to capitalize on every revenue opportunity during such difficult times. We encourage you to realize the full value that an outdoor opportunity such as a moose hunt in New Brunswick has to offer regardless of a client’s residency.
Outfitters will need to contact Ms. Gisèle Gaudet at 506-444-2626 to ensure the prospective client is eligible, unsuccessful in the resident draw, and not a designated hunter for the 2020 moose season. The resident will then be able to purchase the license. This purchase will not affect their pool status for future resident moose license draws.
Sincerely,
Mike Holland
► Update from NBPOGA President 5/28/2020: The deadline for purchasing non-resident moose tag is now AUGUST 7th.
► GNB website 5/28/2020: The 2020 Black Bear season registration procedures have changed and can be found at:
https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/nr-rn/pdf/en/Wildlife/spring_bear_registration_procedures.pdf
► GNB website 5/28/2020: Because of concerns surrounding COVID-19, offices of the Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development remain closed to the public at this time; however, staff have returned to offices and are available via email or telephone. Contacts can be found by visiting:
https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/erd/natural_resources/content/Regions.html
► 2020 Tentative Draw Dates:
https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/nr-rn/pdf/en/SignificantDrawDatesENG.pdf
https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/nr-rn/pdf/fr/SignificantDrawDatesFR.pdf
