Licence Lottery Winners Fish and Hunt for Life

Two lucky Nova Scotians are this year's winners of free hunting and fishing licences that are good for a lifetime. It is the 20th year the province is offering the prize.

Minister of Natural Resources Charlie Parker randomly selected the winning names during the annual licence lottery draw.

Brandon Rhodenizer of New Minas, Kings Co., and Wade Giffin of Goshen, Guysborough Co., were randomly chosen to receive the Nova Scotia Federation of Anglers and Hunters Licence of a Lifetime.

"Nova Scotians can experience world-class hunting and fishing opportunities in our province," said Mr. Parker. "This year two Nova Scotians get to enjoy the added benefit of lifelong passes for those activities by winning the licence draw on its 20th anniversary."

The winners receive a free general fishing licence, small game hunting licence and either a deer hunting, bear hunting, bear snaring, or furharvester licence.

"Many Nova Scotians enjoy sportfishing while taking in the quiet beauty of our scenic waterways throughout the province," said Mr. Belliveau. "For these outdoor enthusiasts, winning this lottery is truly the prize of a lifetime."

"We are grateful to the departments of Natural Resources and Fisheries and Aquaculture for supporting this licence draw and we wish safe hunting and angling for the licence winners," said Wilfred Woods, president of the Nova Scotia Federation of Anglers and Hunters.

All holders of hunting and fishing licences in Nova Scotia must first have a wildlife resources card and appropriate training. Information about the card is available at www.novascotia.ca/natr/hunt .