News Release

Registration for the Greater Snow Goose Fall Hunt at Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area

QUÉBEC, Que. -- March 5, 2013 -- Environment Canada wishes to inform waterfowl hunters that they can register for the random draw to hunt Greater Snow Geese next fall at the Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area. Entry forms for the random draw must be received by our office no later than April 30, 2013, for the hunt that will take place between October 3 and 23, 2013.

Entry forms for the draw can be downloaded from the Environment Canada website under the Highlights menu of the Nature section. Registration details can also be found on the website and additional information can be obtained by calling 418-827-3776, Monday to Friday, from 8:30a.m.to 4:00p.m.,or by sending an email to chasse-hunt.captourmente@ec.gc.ca.

The winning hunters will be contacted by telephone in mid-May in the order in which their names were drawn.

The Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area is located on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, 50 km east of Québec City. It is one of the 54 National Wildlife Areas across Canada dedicated to conserving significant habitats for wildlife species, including species at risk.

For additional information, please contact:

Mary Ann Dewey-Plante
Director of Media Relations
Office of the Minister of the Environment
819-997-1441

Media Relations
Environment Canada
819-934-8008