Hunting season now closed

It is now illegal to hunt the manicou

The Forestry, Wildlife & Parks Division wishes to inform the general public that the official hunting and Freshwater fishing season came to an end on
December 31, 2016 and there should be no hunting of game species nor taking of freshwater species.

The Division would also like to further remind the travelling public that an export permit is required to take wildlife out of the country.

In this regard, the Division will continue to issue export permits until January 31st, 2017.

The Division would like to thank the general public and its partners for their support throughout 2016 and wishes everyone a Happy New Year.

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6 Comments

  1. BOOPSIE
    January 6, 2017

    illegal you say, no money to buy chicken and meat, i sure not going to eat dry food, illegal or not, manicou watch out.

  2. freegid tree
    January 5, 2017

    What kind of people eat these Rats? :twisted:

  3. January 4, 2017

    That Manicou looking for Crab Backs?

  4. Tjebe fort
    January 4, 2017

    Hunting season open all year round for Senior Counsel.

  5. January 4, 2017

    That’s a good looking possum [manicu] dumpling and sancuc ,oh well next year will do , sorry I missed it.

  6. The Truth Be Told
    January 3, 2017

    This will give them time to re-group, breed and grow for the next season. There will be more of them to hunt. In this way, they will not become extinct. It makes sense.
    I hope you hunted enough for the carnival season and later prior to the ban being restored.

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