REGINA — The Ministry of Environment needs is reminding hunters to complete hunter harvest surveys before the deadline on their licences.
The results of the survey provide critical information to help wildlife biologists better understand game populations and determine management strategies, according to Sask. Environment.
The deadline for the Big Game and Game Bird hunter harvest surveys is Jan. 20; the Fur Bearer survey deadline is April 30. Hunters must complete a survey for each licence they purchase, regardless of whether they hunted or not. To complete a survey, visit your HAL account, use the SK Hunt and Fish App or call 1-888-773-8450.
The ministry has conducted the hunter-harvest surveys in various forms for more than 50 years. Hunters answer a series of questions about their hunting experiences, and the collected data is analyzed over multiple years to identify long-term trends. The results help set harvest quotas, assess recent management strategy changes and pinpoint areas where different management approaches may be needed.
For more information on the hunter harvest survey, or to access previous survey results, visit: .
If you have questions about hunting in Saskatchewan, contact the Ministry of Environment's Inquiry Centre at 1-800-567-4224 or [email protected].
