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Work to protect Porcupine caribou will continue
January 8, 2021
Parties to the Canadian Porcupine Caribou Management Agreement continue their fight to protect the Porcupine caribou herd and its vital habitat.
Seeking public feedback on details of single-use shopping bag ban
January 7, 2021
The Government of Yukon is asking Yukoners for their input on how to implement a ban on single-use shopping bags in Yukon.
Community-based fish and wildlife work plan developed for Carcross/Tagish Traditional Territory
December 16, 2020
The Government of Yukon, Carcross/Tagish First Nation and the Carcross/Tagish Renewable Resources Council set fish and wildlife management priorities for the next five years.
Harvest management plan for Fortymile caribou signed
December 4, 2020
Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and the Government of Yukon signed a harvest management plan for Fortymile caribou.
Fortymile caribou herd winter harvest opportunity opens
November 23, 2020
The Government of Yukon is opening a third licenced harvest on Fortymile caribou.
Statement from Minister of Environment Pauline Frost on a potential permit for exploration work in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)
November 10, 2020
Statement from Minister of Environment Pauline Frost on a potential permit for exploration work in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).
Burbot catch limit decreases in some Yukon lakes
November 5, 2020
Burbot catch limit decreases to three per day, six in possession in smaller Yukon lakes.
Ban on single-use products proposed
October 5, 2020
Proposed amendments to the Environment Act would ban single-use products.
Feedback sought on draft Tagish River Habitat Protection Area management plan
September 25, 2020
Public meetings mark the final stages for the completion of a recommended draft management plan for the Tagish River.
10-year Yukon Parks Strategy released
September 24, 2020
The Government of Yukon will invest in territorial parks and campgrounds over the next 10 years.