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.
Approximately High (esp. Labrador) of Newfoundland and Labrador is Crown land, covering ~40 million hectares (province). Newfoundland Island has dense moose populations across Moose Management Areas; Labrador offers remote big-game opportunity with different access and outfitter requirements.
Yes, hunting is generally permitted on Crown land in Newfoundland and Labrador with a valid hunting licence. Residents hunt under provincial licences allocated by MMA / species rules. However, some areas are restricted — use the HuntScout app to see exactly which parcels are huntable.
The HuntScout app provides an interactive map of all Crown land in Newfoundland and Labrador, color-coded by type (general use, huntable public, restricted). You can also use the official Newfoundland and Labrador Crown land atlas, but it doesn't distinguish huntable from non-huntable areas.
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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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