Hunting season opens

It is now safe to hunt manicous
It is now safe to hunt manicous

The Forestry, Wildlife and Parks Division of the Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry wishes to inform the general public that the Government of Dominica has approved the temporary lifting of the ban on hunting and fishing in freshwater streams for the period October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.

During that period, licensed hunters and licensed freshwater fishermen may hunt Crabs, Freshwater species (to include Crayfish, Mullets, shrimps and freshwater crabs), Agouti, Manicou and Rammier only.

The general public is reminded that it is an offence under the Forestry & Wildlife Act to hunt or fish in freshwater streams without a valid licence, and that the hunting of all other species of animal, including the Mountain Chicken, all Birds, and Iguanas is strictly prohibited.

The public is therefore advised that beginning October 7th, 2014, hunting and fishing licenses may be purchased at the office of the Forestry & Wildlife Division on the Windsor Park link road, and at the Sub-Treasuries in Portsmouth and Marigot.

The travelling public is also reminded that it is an offence to take or attempt to take wildlife, in any form out of the country without first obtaining a permit so to do. The permit can be obtained at the office of the Director of Forestry.

Please assist the Forestry, Wildlife & Parks Division in the management and sustainable use of the natural resources.

For further information please contact the Forestry, Wildlife & Parks Division at the at Tel. 266- 5863/5852.

Copyright 2012 Dominica News Online, DURAVISION INC. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or distributed.

Disclaimer: The comments posted do not necessarily reflect the views of DominicaNewsOnline.com and its parent company or any individual staff member. All comments are posted subject to approval by DominicaNewsOnline.com. We never censor based on political or ideological points of view, but we do try to maintain a sensible balance between free speech and responsible moderating.

We will delete comments that:

  • contain any material which violates or infringes the rights of any person, are defamatory or harassing or are purely ad hominem attacks
  • a reasonable person would consider abusive or profane
  • contain material which violates or encourages others to violate any applicable law
  • promote prejudice or prejudicial hatred of any kind
  • refer to people arrested or charged with a crime as though they had been found guilty
  • contain links to "chain letters", pornographic or obscene movies or graphic images
  • are off-topic and/or excessively long

See our full comment/user policy/agreement.

35 Comments

  1. The Facts
    October 9, 2014

    The manicou is on the look out with its bright eyes. Oblivious that it might soon be caught, it must be saying, “I wonder who is that coming now?” :lol:

  2. virgin islands
    October 8, 2014

    yuck yall eating rats ??

  3. Loubiere
    October 8, 2014

    Poor manicous and agoutis, make sure you all hide properly because people are coming to look for you all and kill you!!!!

  4. famalay
    October 8, 2014

    I remember me and pearson killing a big mail pig in concord boy let me tell some of u that if u all doh eat that tip of meat that meat have no fat that is d best meat to eat

    • Anonymous
      October 8, 2014

      What exactly are you trying to say? Please speak proper English.

  5. The Facts
    October 7, 2014

    DNO, that is a better picture of the manicou. It is not so menacing and ferocious. It looks inviting. :)

  6. Mahaut talk roro
    October 7, 2014

    Nasty nasty ppl that’s a big rat

  7. October 7, 2014

    what is the justification or the rationale for a liscence to fish in the creator’s rivers how much money does the Govt. spends to feed the fishes each year?

    • Anonymous
      October 8, 2014

      You are such a fool Why don’t you fish in God’s creation year round. I want to see how many years you could fish unabated.

      Some of you people should read and move on.

      • October 8, 2014

        apparently you are offended by this little comment too bad for you.

  8. natureboy
    October 7, 2014

    season or no season dem people still eat dere bush delicacies but in my opinion, 3 months aint enough. back some years ago the season lasted 6 months.

    • Anonymous
      October 8, 2014

      Perhaps, that is the reason why they have cut it back to 3 months.

  9. Anonymous
    October 7, 2014

    season or no season dem people still eat dere bush delicacies but in my opinion, 3 months aint enough. back some years ago the season lasted 6 months.

  10. Frank Talker
    October 7, 2014

    Poor little rodent! See how harmless and frightened he looks! It’s as if he knows his fate. He must have been wishing on every falling star which shot across the atmosphere…………………..hoping that the hunting season would remain closed this year because of the country’s concerns with climate and ecological changes. Poor little thing! His only defence is too eat something which does not go down too well with humans; something he will pass on to humans when eaten which will cause disease and pains, and occupy the attention of doctors at PMH. Maybe then, they will not eat his cousin.

    It is without doubt that wild meat is tasty, and full of flavours. The odour of roasting venison is so reminiscing. Smoked manicou or agouti brings back memories of my days with my late grand father, but I would not dare put that thing in my mouth again. The risk is just a bit too high! Back then, these rodents probably ate what nature reserved for them, but today they eat foods laced with pesticides, weedicides and the lot. They also eat synthetic products not meant for food but discarded by humans in the forests and on their farms.

    My point is simply that we need to engage our intellect and research literature in determining what we eat. Wild life nowadays are prime suspects for transmitting diseases to humans. Domesticated animals can do so too but the fact that we decide what domesticated animals eat, the risk is much less.

    So, my friends, go easy this hunting season. Make conscious decisions what you eat and what you leave alone. Be aware that the hunting season is also the season of most cases of food poisoning because creole foods often cannot be left to eat another day. Crabs are especially suspect for food poisoning. Be careful where you buy wild meats, and insist that you eat you creole dishes soon after they were prepared. Pwen pocosion!

    • Anonymous
      October 8, 2014

      A manicou is not a rodent. It is a marsupial (the same family as the kangaroo). The agouti is a rodent. But all rodents are not rats.

  11. sinya
    October 7, 2014

    i really wish i could visit dominica now to eat some of the lovely local dishes. Some people don’t know what they are missing out on. All the chicken and so on we eating everyday there they are not even healthy. chupz

    • Anonymous
      October 7, 2014

      ‘And you think a scavenger is healthy?

  12. Watchman
    October 7, 2014

    I have waited a months for this day! I need forestry to open this earlier like September , I need to feed my family am not d lucky at d Red Clinic

    • FAST N FURIOUS
      October 7, 2014

      What’s wrong with trying the BLUE CLINIC?
      Have you tried there?

      • Just Observing
        October 7, 2014

        What a great option. I support that. As long as he does not qualify as a “greedy”, he should have no problems.

    • Anonymous
      October 7, 2014

      Foolish type.

  13. Think About It
    October 7, 2014

    You all are despicible everyone who indulge in eating the little critters what have they done to you all? How many do you have to catch to have a good meal? Look how innocent the face look, come on that was for the older generation that was not too educated and had to survive by no means necessary now it’s a diffrent genaration give the possums, frogs, eels a break thanks.

    • Citizen
      October 7, 2014

      Rubbish! :mrgreen:

      • Anonymous
        October 7, 2014

        Pauvre bête. : :twisted: : mange de l herbe

    • Anonymous
      October 7, 2014

      You forgot to mention the cows, pigs and chickens.

      You so dotish.

    • Anonymous
      October 7, 2014

      Is you dat have us eating cram only 3 months per year. Ki sot little kritters dat! fish not little kritters? Rabit, fowl titiwi not little kritters?

  14. Anonymous555
    October 7, 2014

    y manicou in trouble..aye crapo, ah crayfish , crab ..oh lord thank you my favorite time of the year…lol :lol:

    • Twissted
      October 8, 2014

      Hello, lets just say you just made a little mistake there……..but leave Mr. Crapo out of that PLEASE…!OK

  15. Tapir
    October 7, 2014

    Let the bush meat eating begin <3

    • Anonymous
      October 7, 2014

      You know that is how the Ebola epidemic started, right?

      • Just Observing
        October 7, 2014

        I suppose, like “Pizza Boy” your evidence is in your head.

      • Anonymous
        October 7, 2014
      • Anonymous
        October 7, 2014

        No! Pray tell………

      • The Facts
        October 7, 2014

        Ask yourself, when did the Ebola epidemic commence? Any D/can ever got sick eating them? Good seasoning and well-cooked make them edible, healthy and safe to eat.

  16. Anonymous
    October 7, 2014

    I am heading go DA in a couple of weeks, so I will definitely get some wild life on my plate.

Post a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

:) :-D :wink: :( 8-O :lol: :-| :cry: 8) :-? :-P :-x :?: :oops: :twisted: :mrgreen: more »

 characters available