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The moose population management program in Gros Morne National Park will open on September 21, 2024 and will close on January 26, 2025. There are three different hunting zones within the national park boundary with different opening dates for each zone, and a fourth zone that is closed to hunting.

• Zone 1:  September 21, 2024 to January 26, 2024. Includes areas more than two kilometres away from Highways 430 and 431, excluding any Zone 2 (back of Trout River Pond), Zone 3 and Zone 4 areas. Please note that opening date is two weeks later than adjacent provincial Moose Management Areas.
• Zone 2:  October 19, 2024 to January 26, 2025. Includes the area at the back of Trout River Pond, areas within two kilometres of Highways 430 and 431, excluding any Zone 3 and Zone 4 areas. 
• Zone 3:  November 16, 2024 to January 26, 2025. Areas adjacent to main park facilities and trails. 

• Zone 4:  Closed to hunting.

The opening dates and location for each zone are posted at trail heads, available on Gros Morne National Park’s website, and included in packages sent to each hunter. Please refer to the map (PDF 3.4 MB).

Please note hunting is not permitted within 1 km of any construction. Construction zones and work areas throughout the park may change daily, so always be alert for closures around other construction sites. Please pay close attention to posted signs and call 709-458-2417 or visit our website for up-to-date information.

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 reduction 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 National Park this fall and winter should review maps and safety information here.

Prior to their visit, visitors may call Gros Morne National Park at 709-458-2417 for information on trails and facilities.