NL Crown Land
High (esp. Labrador) of Newfoundland and Labrador is Crown land — ~40 million hectares (province) of huntable territory. Know exactly where you can and can't hunt.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, many Crown land parcels are huntable with a valid licence, but access and restrictions vary by parcel type. Use mapped land classes and official provincial maps together before hunting.
Last reviewed: Mar 11, 2026 • Source timestamp: Mar 11, 2026 • Sources: official Newfoundland and Labrador land-use resources and HuntScout Crown land datasets.
See every parcel of huntable Crown land in Newfoundland and Labrador — color-coded by type, with WMU boundaries overlaid on satellite imagery.
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Newfoundland Island has dense moose populations across Moose Management Areas; Labrador offers remote big-game opportunity with different access and outfitter requirements.
Land where hunting is generally permitted with a valid licence
Large tracts of public land open to licensed hunting, especially outside settled corridors.
Non-resident big-game hunting typically requires a licensed outfitter and designated areas.
Areas where hunting is not permitted
National and provincial parks often restrict or prohibit hunting — verify boundaries.
Residents hunt under provincial licences allocated by MMA / species rules
Non-resident moose and caribou generally require a licensed outfitter
Respect cabin, forestry, and mining access restrictions
Remote hunts need serious logistics — weather, roads, and extraction plans
Moose density on the Island is a major draw — match MMA season dates carefully
Bow-only periods open some MMAs earlier than rifle seasons
Book outfitters 12+ months ahead for popular moose weeks
Carry navigation and emergency comms for remote Labrador country
Always verify land designations with official provincial maps before hunting.
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Color-coded crown land parcels, WMU boundaries, and access rules for Newfoundland and Labrador — offline in HuntScout.
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Every parcel of Crown land in Newfoundland and Labrador — color-coded on satellite imagery with WMU boundaries. Know exactly where you can hunt before you leave the truck.
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