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Southern Coastal Newfoundland Zone (migratory birds)

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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About Southern Coastal Newfoundland Zone (migratory birds)

Southern Coastal Newfoundland Zone (migratory birds) is a migratory bird hunting zone in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, set by Environment and Climate Change Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service). It covers about 110,410 km² (42,630 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Burgeo, about 0.1 km from its edge.

HuntGrid draws its boundary from Environment and Climate Change Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service)'s data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for waterfowl.

Unit code
Southern Coastal Newfoundland
Area
110,410 km²
Area (miles)
42,630 mi²
Boundaries
2026

Public and protected land mapped inside it

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 12 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:

Managerkm²Share
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources6.2under 1%
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Environment and Climate Change, Policy, Planning and Natural Areas Division3.8under 1%
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, Wildlife Division1.1under 1%
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, Parks Division0.4under 1%
Tribal or First Nations land0.1under 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 (NRCan, Aboriginal Lands of Canada); Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Nova Scotia; 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 Environment and Climate Change Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service)'s regulations:

SpeciesDatesDetails
American black duckSep 16, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026shotgun source
American wigeonSep 16, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026shotgun source
Barrow's goldeneyeSep 16, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026shotgun source
Blue-winged tealSep 16, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026shotgun source
Brant (brent goose)Sep 16, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026shotgun source
BuffleheadSep 16, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026shotgun source
Cackling gooseSep 16, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026shotgun source
Canada gooseSep 16, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026shotgun source
Common goldeneyeSep 16, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026shotgun source
Greater scaupSep 16, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026shotgun source
Green-winged tealSep 16, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026shotgun source
Hooded merganserSep 16, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026shotgun source
Lesser scaupSep 16, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026shotgun source
MallardSep 16, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026shotgun source
Northern pintailSep 16, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026shotgun source
Ring-necked duckSep 16, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026shotgun source
Wilson’s snipeSep 16, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026shotgun source
Rock ptarmiganSep 19, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026Avalon/Swift Current and Burin small game management areas source
Rock ptarmiganSep 19, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026The Topsails small game management area source
Rock ptarmiganSep 19, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026The rest of the island and its nearby islands, outside the Avalon/Swift Current, Burin and Topsails areas source
Ruffed grouseSep 19, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 source
Spruce grouseSep 19, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 source
Willow ptarmiganSep 19, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026Avalon/Swift Current and Burin small game management areas source
Willow ptarmiganSep 19, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026The Topsails small game management area source
Willow ptarmiganSep 19, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026The rest of the island and its nearby islands, outside the Avalon/Swift Current, Burin and Topsails areas source
Red squirrelOct 3, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026Little Bay Islands only source
Red squirrelOct 3, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026Great Island only source
Red squirrelOct 3, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027The rest of the island, except Bell Island, Great Island and Little Bay Islands source
Snowshoe hareOct 3, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026Little Bay Islands only source
Snowshoe hareOct 3, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026Great Island only source
Snowshoe hareOct 3, 2026 to Mar 14, 2027The rest of the island, except Bell Island, Great Island and Little Bay Islands source
Common merganserOct 10, 2026 to Jan 24, 2027shotgun source
Red-breasted merganserOct 10, 2026 to Jan 24, 2027shotgun source
Grey wolfOct 15, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027firearm source
Black scoterNov 24, 2026 to Mar 10, 2027shotgun source
Common eiderNov 24, 2026 to Mar 10, 2027shotgun source
King eiderNov 24, 2026 to Mar 10, 2027shotgun source
Long-tailed duckNov 24, 2026 to Mar 10, 2027shotgun source
Surf scoterNov 24, 2026 to Mar 10, 2027shotgun source
White-winged scoterNov 24, 2026 to Mar 10, 2027shotgun source

The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.

Official regulations: Environment and Climate Change Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service)

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Questions

How big is Southern Coastal Newfoundland Zone (migratory birds) (migratory bird hunting zone)?

About 110,410 km² (42,630 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Environment and Climate Change Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service)'s boundary.

How much public or protected land is in Southern Coastal Newfoundland Zone (migratory birds)?

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 12 km² of public or protected land, under 1% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.

Where are the season dates for Southern Coastal Newfoundland Zone (migratory birds)?

This page lists 40 seasons a person has checked against Environment and Climate Change Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service)'s regulations; the official regulations have the final word.

Which units are next to Southern Coastal Newfoundland Zone (migratory birds)?

In the same unit system: Avalon-Burin Coastal Newfoundland Zone (migratory birds), Inland Newfoundland Zone (migratory birds) and Southwestern Coastal Newfoundland Zone (migratory birds).

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Sources

Unit boundary: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada). Licence: Open Government Licence – Canada. Boundaries for the 2026 season.

HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Environment and Climate Change Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service). The official regulations and maps have the final word.