moose management area · Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, Wildlife Division
MMA 49 Lower Mecatina
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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About MMA 49 Lower Mecatina
MMA 49 Lower Mecatina is a moose management area in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, set by Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, Wildlife Division. It covers about 6,355 km² (2,454 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Gull Island Rapids (Trans-Labrador Hwy), about 52 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, Wildlife Division's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Moose (Eurasian elk).
- Unit code
- 49
- Area
- 6,355 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,454 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 0.7 km² of public or protected land inside it, under 1% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gouvernement du Québec (MRNF) | 1.6 | under 1% |
| Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs, Direction des aires protégées | 0.1 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts du Québec, Plans d'affectation du territoire public (CC BY 4.0); Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database)
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, Wildlife Division's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Moose (Eurasian elk) | Sep 12, 2026 to Mar 14, 2027 | residents, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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What HuntGrid shows for MMA 49 Lower Mecatina
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is MMA 49 Lower Mecatina (moose management area)?
About 6,355 km² (2,454 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, Wildlife Division's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in MMA 49 Lower Mecatina?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 0.7 km² of public or protected land, under 1% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Gouvernement du Québec (MRNF). Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for MMA 49 Lower Mecatina?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, Wildlife Division's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to MMA 49 Lower Mecatina?
In the same unit system: MMA 50 Natashquan, MMA 59 Upper Kenamu, MMA 60 Upper Mecatina and MMA 86 St. Augustin.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Newfoundland and Labrador. Licence: Open Government Licence – Newfoundland and Labrador. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, Wildlife Division. The official regulations and maps have the final word.