NLR 71/18 - Fur Bearing Animals and Coyote Trapping and Shooting Order, Newfoundland and Labrador under the Wild Life Regulations and the Wild Life Act

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 71/18 Fur Bearing Animals and Coyote Trapping and Shooting Order, Newfoundland and Labrador under the Wild Life Regulations and the Wild Life Act Amended by: 54/19 40/21 54/22 61/23 53/24 75/25 105/25 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 71/18 Fur Bearing Animals and Coyote Trapping and Shooting Order, Newfoundland and Labrador under the Wild Life Regulations and the Wild Life Act (Filed August 22, 2018) Under the authority of sections 25, 27, 88 and 114 of the Wild Life Regulations and the Wild Life Act, I make the following Order. Dated at St. John’s , August 16, 2018. Gerry Byrne Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources ORDER Analysis 1. Short title 2. Fur management areas and zones 3. Prohibition 4. Neck snares 5. Foot hold restraining traps 6. Killing traps 7. Live holding devices 8. Rate of beaver harvest 9. Lynx 9.1 Prohibition 10. Repeal Schedule A Schedule B Schedule C Schedule D Schedule E Short title 1. This Order may be cited as the Fur Bearing Animals and Coyote Trapping and Shooting Order, Newfoundland and Labrador . 71/18 s1 Back to Top Fur management areas and zones 2. The fur management areas and zones are as described in Schedules A and B. 71/18 s2 Back to Top Prohibition 3. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this Order, a person shall not use a trap for beaver, muskrat, marten, lynx, weasel, otter or wolf unless the trap is a trap described in Schedule C for that wild life species and the trap is used in accordance with the conditions prescribed in Schedule C. (2) A person shall not use a trap in the following fur management areas described in Schedule A: (a) the Pine Marten Study Area, excluding the Little Grand Lake Ecological Reserve; (b) the Main River/Upper Humber Study Area; (c) the Little Grand Lake Wild Life Reserve; and (d) the Glover Island Public Reserve, Glover Island , unless the trap is a trap described in Schedule D for each fur bearing species and the trap is used in accordance with the requirements of Schedule D. (3) A person shall not use a trap in the following fur management areas described in Schedule A: (a) the North West Grand Lake Area; (b) the Charlottetown Enclave Area; (c) the Terra Nova Area; and (d) the Beothuk Lake Area, unless the trap is a trap described in Schedule E for each fur bearing species and the trap is used in accordance with the requirements of Schedule E. 71/18 s3 ; 53/24 s1 ; 105/25 s1 Back to Top Neck snares 4. (1) Killing neck snares which are set on land for the purpose of taking fur bearing animals shall (a) be equipped with a noose locking device which shall be set in a manner so that the noose, once closed, is prevented from expanding; and (b) on the island of Newfoundland, include a breakaway device to cause the snare loop to disassemble when static force of 340 kilograms or less is applied. 71/18 s4 ; 105/25 s2 Back to Top Foot hold restraining traps 5. (1) Foot hold restraining traps set for beaver, muskrat, otter and mink shall be set in a manner which allows the animal to submerge and prevent it from resurfacing. (2) Coyote and wolf may be taken with a foot holding restraining trap providing the device has a minimum space of 5 millimetres between the jaws when closed, or the device has pads of a rubber-like substance fastened to the trap jaws or the device is equipped with trap jaws of 9 millimetres or greater in thickness. (3) [Rep. by 53/24 s2] 71/18 s5 ; 53/24 s2 Back to Top Killing traps 6. (1) Killing traps used for the taking of f ur bearing animals shall be set in a manner as to kill the animal quickly. (2) [Rep. by 53/24 s3] (3) A person shall not trap, take or kill any fur bearing animal by means of a trap or other device equipped with metal teeth, metal serrated edges, hooks or sharp devices. (4) A person shall not use spring poles or foot hold traps in trees or poles, unless the trap is set as a killing trap. 71/18 s6 ; 53/24 s3 Back to Top Live holding devices 7. (1) A person who sets a live holding device on land for the taking of fur bearing animals shall check it daily. (2) On the island of Newfoundland, a person who sets a live restraining snare on land shall include a breakaway device to cause the snare loop to disassemble when static force of 340 kilograms or less of is applied. 71/18 s7 ; 103/25 s3 Back to Top Rate of beaver harvest 8. (1) On the Island of Newfoundland , the holder of a beaver trapline licence shall harvest beaver at a rate of one beaver per active lodge on the trapline area identified in the licence. (2) In Labrador , there is no limit on the number of beaver which may be taken by the holder of a trapper's beaver licence. (3) On the island of Newfoundland, the holder of a trapper’s beaver licence may take not more than 5 beaver per licence. 71/18 s8 ; 75/25 s1 Back to Top Lynx 9. (1) A person shall not possess any lynx pelt or any lynx parts, unless that person holds a valid trapper's licence and the pelt or pelt parts are registered as required under the annual open seasons hunting and trapping order. (2) A licensed trapper who takes lynx accidentally during the trapping seasons for other species, other than those trapping periods prescribed for lynx, shall within 7 days of the taking the lynx, surrender it to the Wildlife Division. (3) This section shall not apply to the taking of lynx in Labrador . 71/18 s9 ; 53/24 s4 Back to Top Prohibition 9.1 Notwithstanding anything contained in the Wild Life Regulations , a person shall not carry, transport or possess a centre-fire rifle referred to in paragraph 14(4)(b) of the Wild Life Regulations in any area on the Island of Newfoundland frequented by wild life during any part of the open season within the period September 1 to December 31, inclusive, each year. 54/22 s1 ; 61/23 s1 Back to Top Repeal 10. The Furbearing Animals Trapping and Shooting Order, Newfoundland and Labrador, 2017-2018 , Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 58/17, is repealed. 71/18 s10 Back to Top Schedule A (a) Pine Marten Study Area That part of the Island of Newfoundland bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of the Trans Canada Highway , Route 1, and the Camp 33 Road; Then following the Camp 33 Road to the southwestern extremity of Grand Lake ; Then following the shoreline of Grand Lake to the mouth of Beothuk Brook a distance of approximately 15 kilometres to a small lake on its headwaters; Then following a straight line in a generally southeasterly direction to the southeastern extremity of the Lake of the Hills; Then following the western bank of the brook flowing out of Lake of the Hills to Otter Pond; Then following the western shore of Otter Pond and the western bank of the brook flowing out of Otter Pond into Lloyds River; Then following the northern bank of Lloyds River and the northern shore of Lloyds Lake and the northern bank of Lloyds River, west of Lloyds Lake, to the mouth of the brook flowing out of Cormacks Lake; Then following the eastern or northern bank of this brook to Cormacks Lake; Then following a straight line in a generally northerly direction approximately 8 kilometres to a point on the headwaters of Little Barachois Brook; Then following the northern bank of Little Barachois Brook to its intersection with the eastern boundary of the Barachois Pond Provincial Park ; Then following the eastern and northern boundaries of the park to the Trans Canada Highway; Then following the Trans Canada Highway to the point of commencement. Excluding the Little Grand Lake Provisional Ecological Reserve established by the Little Grand Lake Provisional Ecological Reserve Regulations , Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 84/02, as described in the Little Grand Lake Provisional Ecological Reserve Order , Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 83/02, made under the authority of the Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Act. (b) Main River/Upper Humber Area All that area of the Island of Newfoundland, commencing at a tributary on Main River UTM 481,975 metres east 5,522,600 metres north; Then following this tributary in a generally northerly direction to UTM 483,840 metres east 5,528,225 metres north; Then following a straight line in a southeasterly direction to UTM 488,460 metres east 5,525,000 metres north; Then following a straight line in an easterly direction to the eastern extremity of a small pond at UTM 498,485 metres east 5,525,000 metres north; Then following the eastern shoreline of the pond to its outlet; Then following a chain of brooks in a southerly direction to UTM 498,771 metres east 5,522,615 metres north; Then following a straight line in a generally southeasterly direction to UTM 502,332 metres east 5,518,590 metres north; Then following a straight line in a generally southwesterly direction to UTM 499,538 metres east 5,516,260 metres north; Then following a straight line in a southerly direction to the outlet of a small pond at UTM 499,615 metres east 5,513,620 metres north; Then following a stream that flows in a southerly direction to Main River ; Then following Main River in a westerly direction to a small tributary at UTM 495,570 metres east 5,510,540 metres north; Then following that tributary and a chain of ponds in a generally westerly direction to where a small stream is intersected by the Upper Humber Forest Access Road at UTM 480,650 metres east 5,509,735 metres north; Then following a straight line in a westerly direction to the east shore of a small pond at UTM 469,023 metres east 5,510,070 metres north; Then following the north side of that pond and a connected tributary in a northwesterly direction to its intersection with the eastern boundary of Gros Morne National Park at UTM 466,335 metres east 5,510,602 metres north; Then following the boundary of the park in a northerly direction to where it intersections a lake at UTM 461,750 metres east 5,529,000 metres north; Then following the south shoreline of that lake in an easterly direction to its most eastern extremity; Then following a straight line in an easterly direction to UTM 466,087 metres east 5,528,540 metres north; Then following the southern shore of Parsons Pond River in an easterly direction to the point of commencement. (c) Northwest Grand Lake Area All that area of the Island of Newfoundland bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of the Trans Canada Highway, Route 1, and Camp 33 Road; Then following Camp 33 Road to the southwest extremity of Grand Lake ; Then following the north shoreline of Grand Lake in a northeasterly direction to the Humber Canal ; Then following the south bank of the Humber Canal to its intersection with the TCH at Deer Lake ; Then following the TCH in a southwesterly direction to the point of commencement. (d) Terra Nova Area All that area of the Island of Newfoundland bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of North West River and the Terra Nova National Park, TNNP, boundary at UTM coordinates 706,250 metres east and 5,365,250 metres north; Then following the north bank of the said river in a westerly direction to UTM coordinates 664,125 metres east and 5,346,625 metres north; Then following a straight line in a northwesterly direction to UTM coordinates 663,750 metres east and 5,353,125 metres north; Then following a straight line in a westerly direction to the northeastern extremity of Kepenkeck Lake ; Then following a straight line in a northwesterly direction to the eastern extremity of Newton's Lake ; Then following a straight line in a northerly direction to the eastern extremity of South West Pond; Then following a straight line in a northeasterly direction to the western extremity of Dead Wolf Pond; Then following the southern shoreline of Dead Wolf Pond to the mouth of a small stream entering the pond at its eastern extremity; Then following this stream to its headwaters pond; Then following a straight line for approximately 500 metres due east to an unnamed pond; Then following a stream exiting this pond at its southeastern extremity; Then following this stream in a southeasterly direction to its outflow in Riverhead Brook; Then following this brook in an easterly direction to its mouth in Gambo Pond; Then following the north shore of Gambo Pond to Gambo Brook; Then following the west bank of Gambo Brook to its intersection with the Trans Canada Highway, TCH, Route l; Then following the TCH in an easterly direction to its intersection with the TNNP boundary; Then following the western boundary of TNNP in a southerly direction to the point of commencement. (e) Charlottetown Enclave Area All that area of the Island of Newfoundland bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of the Terra Nova National Park, TNNP, boundary and the north shoreline of Clode Sound, Bonavista Bay at UTM coordinates 720,554 metres east and 5,367,279 metres north; Then following the TNNP boundary in a northerly direction to UTM coordinates 720,507 metres east and 5,370,209 metres north; Then following the TNNP boundary in a northeasterly direction to UTM coordinates 721,554 metres east and 5,371,792 metres north; Then following the TNNP boundary in a southeasterly direction to its intersection with the north shoreline of Clode Sound, Bonavista Bay at UTM coordinates 722,550 metres east and 5,369,850 metres north; Then following the shoreline of Clode Sound, Bonavista Bay in a southwesterly direction to the point of commencement. (f) Beothuk Lake Area All that area of the Island of Newfoundland bounded by a line beginning at the mouth of Victoria River and Beothuk Lake; Then following the north bank of Victoria River in a southwesterly direction to Victoria Lake ; Then following a mid-way line between the north and south shorelines of Victoria Lake to the mouth of a small river entering Victoria Lake at its southwestern extremity; Then following the north bank of the Victoria River to a point opposite the mouth of a brook flowing from Peter Strides Pond; Then following a straight line in a northerly direction to the intersection of the Pine Marten Study Area and Lloyds River at the mouth of the brook flowing from Cormack Lake ; Then following the Pine Marten Study Area boundary along Lloyds River in a northeasterly direction to the mouth of Otter Pond Brook; Then following the western bank of Otter Pond Brook, the western shore of Otter Pond and the west bank of Otter Pond Brook to Lake of the Hills; Then following a straight line in a northwesterly direction to UTM co-ordinates 471,250 metres east and 5,379,000 metres north; Then following a straight line in a northeasterly direction to its intersection with Clench Brook at UTM co-ordinates 500,875 metres east and 5,401,000 metres north; Then following the south bank of Clench Brook to its mouth on Beothuk Lake; Then following a straight line in an easterly direction to the point of commencement. (g) Lynx Zone A: Western Region All that area of the Island of Newfoundland bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of the Burgeo highway with the southern coastline of Newfoundland; Then following said coastline in a generally westerly direction to Cape Ray; Then following the coastline in a generally northwesterly, then northeasterly direction to Cape Onion; Then following the coastline in a generally southwesterly direction to the confluence of Hampden River with White Bay; Then following the northeastern coastline of Newfoundland in a generally northeasterly, then easterly, then southeasterly direction to Adeytown ; Then following a straight line in a generally southwesterly direction to a point at 48° 2’ 40” north latitude and 54° 57’ 18” west longitude; Then following a straight line in a generally southeasterly direction to the northernmost point of Long Harbour ; Then following the western shoreline of Long Harbour in a generally southwesterly direction to its intersection with the Newfoundland coastline; Then following said coastline in a generally westerly direction to the point of commencement, including all offshore islands except Belle Isle, Brunette Island, Bird Island, and Duck Island. (h) Lynx Zone B: Eastern Region All that area of Newfoundland beginning at the northernmost point of Long Harbour ; Then following a straight line in a generally northerly direction to a point 48° 2’ 40” north latitude and 54° 57’ 18” west longitude; Then following a straight line in a generally easterly direction to Adeytown and its eastern most intersection with the coastline of insular Newfoundland at Northwest Arm; Then following the coastline of Northwest Arm in a generally easterly direction to West Random Head; Then following the coastline of insular Newfoundland in a generally southerly then westerly direction to the Black Brook; Then following the coastline of the Avalon Peninsula to Come by Chance Gut; Then following the coastline of insular Newfoundland in a generally westerly direction to Pipers Hole River; Then following the coastline of the Burin Peninsula in a generally southerly then westerly direction to Point Crewe; Then following the coastline of the Burin Peninsula in a generally northerly direction to Dantzic Point; Then following the coastline of the Burin Peninsula in a generally northeasterly direction to Long Point; Then following the coastline of insular Newfoundland in a generally westerly direction to Friar Head; Then following the coastline to the point of commencement, including all offshore islands. (i) Little Grand Lake Wild Life Reserve The Little Grand Lake Wild Life Reserve established by the Little Grand Lake Wild Life Reserve Regulations, Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 85/02. (j) Glover Island The Glover Island Public Reserve established by the Glover Island Public Reserve Regulations , Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 87/02, as described in the Glover Island Public Reserve Order, 2013 , Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 123/13, made under the authority of the Lands Act . (k) Northern Peninsula area All that area of the Island of Newfoundland bounded by a line beginning at the confluence of South East Arm Brook and Bonne Bay Southeast Arm at UTM coordinates 21 U 448689.53 meters E 5478547.24 meters N; Then following the northern shoreline of Bonne Bay Pond toward the west coast of the Northern Peninsula; Then following a general northerly direction along the western shoreline of the Great Northern Peninsula to Cape Onion; Then following a generally southerly direction along the eastern shoreline of the Great Northern Peninsula to the confluence of Devil’s Cove with Cat Arm River at UTM coordinates 21 U 516940 meters E 5541470 meters N; Then following a straight line in a generally southwesterly direction to the point of commencement. (j) Remainder of Island All that area of the Island of Newfoundland not described in paragraphs (a) to (k). 71/18 Sch. A ; 54/19 s1 ; 54/22 s2 ; 105/25 s4 Back to Top Schedule B (a) Labrador North Fur Zone All that area of Labrador , including offshore islands, lying north of a line commencing at a point on the coast at 54 ° north latitude; Then following a line due west to its intersection with 62 ° west longitude; Then following a line due north to its intersection with 55 ° north latitude; Then following a line due west along 55 ° north latitude to its intersection with the Labrador-Quebec border ; Then following the Labrador-Quebec border in a generally northerly direction to Cape Chidley ; Then following the coastline of Labrador in a generally south easterly direction to the point on the coast at 54 ° north latitude, the point of commencement. (b) Labrador South Fur Zone All that area of Labrador , including offshore islands, lying south of a line commencing at a point on the coast at 54 ° north latitude; Then following a line due west to its intersection with 62 ° west longitude; Then following a line due north to its intersection with 55 ° north latitude; Then following a line due west along 55 ° north latitude to its intersection with the Labrador-Quebec border; Then following the Labrador-Quebec border in a generally southerly direction, then easterly direction to the coast of Labrador ; Then following the coastline of Labrador in a generally north westerly direction to the point on the coast at 54 ° north latitude, the point of commencement. 71/18 Sch. B Back to Top SCHEDULE C List of killing traps certified for use by species under certain stated conditions: When trapping beaver either underwater or on land: Bélisle Classic 330 Bélisle Super X 280 Bélisle Super X 330 B.M.I. BT300 B.M.I. 280 Body Gripper B.M.I. 330 Body Gripper Bridger 330 Duke 280 Duke 330 LDL C 280 LDL C 280 Magnum LDL C 330 LDL C 330 Magnum Rudy 280 Rudy 330 Sauvageau 1000-11F Sauvageau 2001-8 Sauvageau 2001-11 Sauvageau 2001-12 Sauvageau 2001-14 Species specific 330 Dislocator Half Magnum Species specific 440 Dislocator Half Magnum Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 280 Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 330 When trapping marten: Bélisle Super X 120 Bélisle Super X 160 B.M.I. 126 Magnum Body Gripper Koro #1 Koro #2 KP120 LDL B120 Magnum LDL C160 Magnum Northwoods 155 Oneida Victor Conibear 120-3 Magnum SS Rudy 120 Magnum Rudy 160 Plus Sauvageau C120 Magnum Sauvageau 2001-5 Sauvageau 2001-6 When trapping muskrat on land: Bélisle Super X 110 Bélisle Super X 120 B.M.I. 120 Body Gripper B.M.I. 120 Body Gripper Magnum B.M.I. 126 Body Gripper Magnum Bridger 120 Bridger 120 Magnum Body Gripper Bridger 155 Magnum Body Gripper CONV 110 SS CAN Duke 120 FMB 110 SS FMB 150 SS FS-110 SS HZ-110 SS Koro Large Rodent Double Spring Koro Muskrat KT-140 LDL B120 LDL B120 Magnum Oneida Victor 120 SS Oneida Victor Conibear 110-3 SS Oneida Victor Conibear 110-3 Magnum SS Oneida Victor Conibear 120-3 SS Oneida Victor Conibear 120-3 Magnum SS Ouell RM Ouell 411-180 Rudy 110 Rudy 120 Rudy 120 Magnum Sauvageau C120 Magnum Sauvageau C120 "Reverse Bend" Sauvageau 2001-5 Triple M WCS Tube Trap Int'l WCS SHORTY Tube Trap Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 110 Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 120 When trapping muskrat underwater: Any jaw type trap (body gripping or leghold) set as a submersion set that exerts clamping force on a muskrat and maintains a muskrat underwater When trapping weasel: Bélisle Super X 110 Bélisle Super X 120 B.M.I. #60 B.M.I. 120 Body Gripper Magnum B.M.I. 126 Body Gripper Magnum Bridger 120 Bridger 120 Magnum Body Gripper Bridger 155 Magnum Body Gripper Koro Large Rodent Double Spring Koro Muskrat Trap Koro Rodent Trap KT-140 LDL B120 Magnum Ouell RM Ouell 3-10 Ouell 411-180 Rudy 120 Magnum Sauvageau C120 Magnum Sauvageau C120 "Reverse Bend" Sauvageau 2001-5 Triple M Victor Rat Trap WCS Tube Trap Int'l WCS SHORTY Tube Trap Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 110 Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 120 When trapping lynx: Bélisle Super X 280 Bélisle Super X 330 B.M.I. 220 Body Gripper B.M.I. 220 Magnum Body Gripper B.M.I. 280 Body Gripper B.M.I. 280 Magnum Body Gripper Bridger 220 Bridger 280 Magnum Body Gripper Duke 280 LDL C220 LDL C220 Magnum LDL C280 Magnum LDL C330 Magnum Rudy 330 Sauvageau 2001-8 Sauvageau 2001-11 Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 330 When trapping otter: Bélisle Super X 220 Bélisle Super X 280 Bélisle Super X 330 LDL C220 LDL C220 Magnum LDL C280 Magnum Rudy 220 Plus Rudy 280 Rudy 330 Sauvageau 2001-8 Sauvageau 2001-11 Sauvageau 2001-12 Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 220 Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 280 Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 330 List of restraining traps certified for use by species under certain stated conditions: When trapping beaver (cage traps): Comstock 12 X 18 X 39 Swim Through Beaver Cage Breathe Easy Live Beaver trap Dam Beaver Live Beaver Trap Ezee Set Live Beaver Trap Hancock Live Beaver Trap Koro “Klam” Live Beaver Trap When trapping wolf: Bélisle Footsnare #8 BFV Beer no 1 PLUS Bridger Alaskan #5 Offset and Laminated Jaws Bridger Alaskan #5 Rubber Jaws Bridger Brawn no 9 Rubber Jaws Duke Pro Series 850-0S Livestock Protection EZ Grip No. 7 MB 750 Alaskan OS (3/8’) LAY 76 Laminated Muskwa no 9 Laminated Offset OneidaVictor #3 Soft Catch equipped with 4 coil springs, a minimum 8mm thick base plate and an anchoring swivel mounted on this base plate Rudy Red Wolf 4 ½ X TREME Wolf When trapping lynx: Bélisle Footsnare #6 Bélisle Selectif Oneida Victor #3 equipped with at least 8mm thick, non-offset steel jaws, 4 coil springs and an anchoring swivel centre mounted on a base plate Oneida Victor #3 Soft Catch equipped with 2 coil springs Oneida Victor #3 Soft Catch equipped with 4 coil springs 71/18 Sch. C ; 40/21 s1 ; 54/22 s2 ; 61/23 s2 ; 53/24 s5 Back to Top Schedule D Trapping and setting requirements by species approved for use in the Main River/Upper Humber Study Area, Pine Marten Study Area (Excluding the Little Grand Lake Provisional Ecological Reserve), the Little Grand Lake Wild Life Reserve and the Glover Island Public Reserve. Target Species and Approved Trap Setting Requirements Beaver Conibear Trap jaws shall be completely submerged requiring target species to dive. Beaver Submarine Cage Cage shall be completely submerged. Beaver Snare Pole Snares shall be completely submerged. Ermine (weasel) or Squirrel Rat Trap Victor rat trap, whether baited or not, shall be completely enclosed inside a wooden box with a 1.5" hole at one end. Fox, Coyote or Lynx Restraining Neck Snare - Wire shall be 3/32 " or greater - 360 ° swivel required at the attachment point - The stop on the snare loop shall be fastened so that the loop will close to a minimum 8" circumference. - The snare shall be fastened to an immovable object with no drags. - The snare may be set with or without the use of bait. - On the island of Newfoundland, the restraining neck snare shall include a breakaway device to cause the snare loop to disassemble when 340 kilograms or less of static force is applied. Mink Conibear The floating mink box-trap shall be set in the entrance of a floating wooden box, whether or not the trap is baited, and the entrance to the box shall be completely submerged. Otter, Mink or Muskrat Submarine Cage The cage shall be completely submerged. Otter, Mink or Muskrat Conibear Trap jaws shall be completely submerged requiring target species to dive. Beaver, Otter, Muskrat or Mink Slide-lock Drowner - The trap shall be a foot hold type with a slide lock attached. - The trap shall be placed at least 5' from the shoreline or on a semi-submerged log with no land-based access. - The snare may be set with or without the use of bait. - The water shall be sufficiently deep so as to ensure drowning. Squirrel Pole Snares shall use 16 pound test snare wire attached to a horizontal or leaning pole, snares 3/4"-1" up off the pole and having 1.5"-1.75"diameter loop. No bait shall be used. Back to Top 71/17 Sch. D ; 105/25 s5 Schedule E Traps and setting requirements by species approved for use in the North West Grand Lake Area, the Charlottetown Enclave Area, the Terra Nova Area and the Beothuk Lake Area. All those traps and setting requirements as described in Schedule D, and in addition, those outlined below: Target Species and Approved Trap Setting Requirements Fox, Coyote or Lynx Killing Neck Snare The snare shall be equipped with a lock. 71/18 Sch. E ; 105/25 s6