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Cape Breton Moose Hunt Applications Available
Once again, hunters will have an opportunity to harvest a Cape Breton moose by submitting applications for the annual moose hunting licence lottery. Selected hunters can participate in one of five hunting seasons. - 2012/05/23 - 14:21
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Prudence recommandée durant la longue fin de semaine
On demande aux Néo-Écossais de faire preuve de prudence lorsqu'ils font des feux pendant la fin de semaine de la Fête de la reine. - 2012/05/18 - 14:22
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Forest Fire Caution for May Long Weekend
Nova Scotians are urged to take extra caution with open fires during Victoria Day weekend. - 2012/05/18 - 14:20
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Provincial Parks Opening This Weekend
Nova Scotians are being encouraged to discover our province's natural beauty by visiting a provincial park this season. - 2012/05/18 - 11:22
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Department Responds to Aggressive Coyote Incident in Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Department of Natural Resources officials responded to an incident involving an aggressive coyote Tuesday, May 15, in the evening, near Edwardsville, Cape Breton Regional Municipality. - 2012/05/16 - 15:18
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Province Announces $1.7 Million in Funding for Silviculture
Small, private woodlot owners can improve their operations with help from $1.7 million in provincial funding for silviculture initiatives. - 2012/05/11 - 12:52
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Forestry Law Changes Meet Strategy Goal
The province is meeting another goal in its natural resources strategy by repealing the Stora Forest Industries Limited Agreement Act and amending the Crown Lands Act. - 2012/05/09 - 14:35
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Dates Extended for Wildlife Resources Cards
Hunters and trappers in Nova Scotia will save a total of $530,000 in renewal fees thanks to a deadline extension on wildlife resources cards. The province is giving cardholders at least three more years before a more modern certification system replaces the old card system. No matter what date is printed on a card it will remain valid until Dec. 31, 2015. - 2012/05/01 - 14:00
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