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Spring Bird Hunt Guidelines
Posted Monday, 03 May 2010, 2:04 pm ADT
Spring Bird Hunt
BIRD HUNTING GUIDELINES SPRING/SUMMER 2010
WHEREAS the NunatuKavut people have always expressed a strong conservationists philosophy regarding the land, the water and the wildlife necessary for the preservation for our environment and the exercise of our rights into the future; and
WHEREAS the NunatuKavut as one of its aims and objectives is committed to the principle of conservation and our traditional way of life; and
WHEREAS the current regime of conservation and enforcement by other orders of government has been inconsistent and ineffectual in safeguarding Aboriginal rights and interests of Inuit as well as other Aboriginal peoples and non-Aboriginal peoples; and
WHEREAS the NunatuKavut communities and individuals have called upon NunatuKavut to enforce conservation measures necessary for the protection of birds both migratory and otherwise; and
WHEREAS NunatuKavut undertakes this extraordinary action without prejudice to Aboriginal rights of Metis, Inuit or Innu people of Labrador and elsewhere;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that upon review by the Executive Council of NunatuKavut and in consultation with the communities and individuals, NunatuKavut is issuing the following interim guidelines to protect migratory and domestic birds for the spring and summer of 2010:
1.) As of midnight May 19, 2010, for Upper Lake Melville, and the 21st of May for the south coast of Labrador, there is to be no hunting of migratory or domestic birds. Communities on the headlands may have different closing times depending on seasonal conditions.
2.) The seasonal take or harvest of geese in the hunting season will be set at three (3) per household and the seasonal harvest for all other species will be a maximum of fifteen (15) birds, no more than five (5) eiders and ten (10) other species per household. Endangered, threatened or protected species shall not be harvested.
3.) There is to be no egging of any species of bird except the gull. Until midnight May 31, 2010 a limited gull egg harvest can take place with a seasonal limit of twenty-four (24) gull eggs per household.
4.) Under no circumstances will nesting areas of any species be disturbed in the pursuit of an otherwise valid harvest.
5.) There is to be no hunting or egging of any species of bird within the Table Bay or St. Peter's Bay areas, at any time during this season until a conservation strategy is negotiated between LMN, its communities and the relevant authorities. For the purposes of these guidelines, Table Bay is defined as the area between White Point and Long Point. As well, in the Cartwright area, Salt Pond in Muddy Bay is off limits for harvesting.
6.) Hunters must have their NunatuKavut / LMN membership card in possession at all times.
7.) Under these guidelines, if approached by a wildlife enforcement officer, hunters must identify themselves as Aboriginal, show their membership ID card, and state that they are hunting under the conservation guidelines of NunatuKavut.
This set of guidelines has been approved by the NunatuKavut Council proclaimed April 30, 2010, pursuant to the inherent authority of NunatuKavut. Amendments to the guidelines may be made at the discretion of the Council. If further information is required concerning these guidelines, please contact the NunatuKavut Councilor in your area.
PLEASE NOTE:
The primary intent of issuing these guidelines is for conservation and harvesting management purposes. Enforcement Officers have been inconsistent in the past in how they deal with NunatuKavut members. Members may be harassed and prosecuted for practicing their Aboriginal right to hunt even under these guidelines. However, NunatuKavut encourages members to practice their Aboriginal right to hunt. [Being aware that there is a risk of being charged, NunatuKavut will provide moral support and assistance to the best of their ability]
BIRD HUNTING GUIDELINES SPRING/SUMMER 2010
WHEREAS the NunatuKavut people have always expressed a strong conservationists philosophy regarding the land, the water and the wildlife necessary for the preservation for our environment and the exercise of our rights into the future; and
WHEREAS the NunatuKavut as one of its aims and objectives is committed to the principle of conservation and our traditional way of life; and
WHEREAS the current regime of conservation and enforcement by other orders of government has been inconsistent and ineffectual in safeguarding Aboriginal rights and interests of Inuit as well as other Aboriginal peoples and non-Aboriginal peoples; and
WHEREAS the NunatuKavut communities and individuals have called upon NunatuKavut to enforce conservation measures necessary for the protection of birds both migratory and otherwise; and
WHEREAS NunatuKavut undertakes this extraordinary action without prejudice to Aboriginal rights of Metis, Inuit or Innu people of Labrador and elsewhere;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that upon review by the Executive Council of NunatuKavut and in consultation with the communities and individuals, NunatuKavut is issuing the following interim guidelines to protect migratory and domestic birds for the spring and summer of 2010:
1.) As of midnight May 19, 2010, for Upper Lake Melville, and the 21st of May for the south coast of Labrador, there is to be no hunting of migratory or domestic birds. Communities on the headlands may have different closing times depending on seasonal conditions.
2.) The seasonal take or harvest of geese in the hunting season will be set at three (3) per household and the seasonal harvest for all other species will be a maximum of fifteen (15) birds, no more than five (5) eiders and ten (10) other species per household. Endangered, threatened or protected species shall not be harvested.
3.) There is to be no egging of any species of bird except the gull. Until midnight May 31, 2010 a limited gull egg harvest can take place with a seasonal limit of twenty-four (24) gull eggs per household.
4.) Under no circumstances will nesting areas of any species be disturbed in the pursuit of an otherwise valid harvest.
5.) There is to be no hunting or egging of any species of bird within the Table Bay or St. Peter's Bay areas, at any time during this season until a conservation strategy is negotiated between LMN, its communities and the relevant authorities. For the purposes of these guidelines, Table Bay is defined as the area between White Point and Long Point. As well, in the Cartwright area, Salt Pond in Muddy Bay is off limits for harvesting.
6.) Hunters must have their NunatuKavut / LMN membership card in possession at all times.
7.) Under these guidelines, if approached by a wildlife enforcement officer, hunters must identify themselves as Aboriginal, show their membership ID card, and state that they are hunting under the conservation guidelines of NunatuKavut.
This set of guidelines has been approved by the NunatuKavut Council proclaimed April 30, 2010, pursuant to the inherent authority of NunatuKavut. Amendments to the guidelines may be made at the discretion of the Council. If further information is required concerning these guidelines, please contact the NunatuKavut Councilor in your area.
PLEASE NOTE:
The primary intent of issuing these guidelines is for conservation and harvesting management purposes. Enforcement Officers have been inconsistent in the past in how they deal with NunatuKavut members. Members may be harassed and prosecuted for practicing their Aboriginal right to hunt even under these guidelines. However, NunatuKavut encourages members to practice their Aboriginal right to hunt. [Being aware that there is a risk of being charged, NunatuKavut will provide moral support and assistance to the best of their ability]