moose management area · Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, Wildlife Division
MMA 88 Backway
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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About MMA 88 Backway
MMA 88 Backway 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 1,097 km² (424 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Rigolet, about 1.9 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
- 88
- Area
- 1,097 km²
- Area (miles)
- 424 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 0.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parks Canada Agency | 0.0 | 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: 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 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for MMA 88 Backway
- 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 88 Backway (moose management area)?
About 1,097 km² (424 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 88 Backway?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 0.0 km² of public or protected land, under 1% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Parks Canada Agency. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for MMA 88 Backway?
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.
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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.