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News
Fortymile caribou herd hunting opportunity opening
December 31, 2019
Licensed harvest on Fortymile caribou to open for first time in Yukon since 1995.
Yukon Water Strategy final report presented in Carcross
November 29, 2019
The final report for the Yukon Water Strategy Action Plan highlights work done since 2014.
Feedback sought on draft climate change, energy and green economy strategy
November 14, 2019
Let us know what you think of Our Clean Future: A Yukon strategy for climate change, energy and a green economy.
Grizzly bear conservation plan released
October 21, 2019
Conservation plan was developed in partnership with the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board.
Draft Yukon parks strategy open for comment
September 3, 2019
The Government of Yukon is asking for comments on a draft Yukon parks strategy.
Hunting season opens August 1
July 30, 2019
See results from the 2019 Permit Hunt Authorization lottery and learn about changes to this year’s hunting rules.
Respectful hunting in Yukon
July 17, 2019
The Government of Yukon is preparing for the start of hunting season on August 1.
Whitehorse residents to benefit from improved compost facility
July 8, 2019
Upgrades to City of Whitehorse compost facility will increase organic waste processing and efficiency, protect the local environment and waterways.
Tän Tágà Shro trail at Wolf Creek campground open for use
June 5, 2019
Tän Tágà Shro “trail (to the) big river” located at Wolf Creek campground is now complete and officially open as a wheelchair accessible interpretive
Ch’ihilii Chìk Habitat Protection Area established
May 21, 2019
Signing ceremony for new habitat protection area to held May 17 in Old Crow.
