FREDERICTON (CNB) - The results of the 2010 moose licence draw are now available.

Hunters who entered the draw may find out if they were successful either by calling 1-800-459-3729 on a touch tone telephone or by checking online.

Callers will be asked to enter their New Brunswick medicare number using the telephone keypad. Those checking online must enter their medicare number into the required field on the website. Applicants will then be informed if they were successful in the draw.

Validation stickers will be sent to all successful applicants. In order to purchase their moose licence, hunters must bring a validation sticker and valid New Brunswick Medicare card to a Department of Natural Resources office or to a participating Service New Brunswick centre after Aug. 16.

There were 62,900 applications for 3,554 licences available for New Brunswick residents. The 2010 moose hunting season is scheduled for Sept. 23-25.

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