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Fortymile caribou herd winter harvest opportunity opens
November 23, 2020
The Government of Yukon is opening a third licensed 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.
Call for applicants to serve on Youth Panel on Climate Change
September 22, 2020
The Government of Yukon is establishing a Youth Panel on Climate Change.
Coming together for caribou
September 10, 2020
Parties to the Canadian Porcupine Caribou Management Agreement stand together to protect the Porcupine caribou herd.
Information on hunting on First Nations Settlement Lands
August 21, 2020
Clarity provided on when permissions are required to hunt on Settlement Lands.
Hunting season opens August 1, 2020
July 31, 2020
See statistics from the 2020 Permit Hunt Authorization (PHA) lottery and learn about important reminders before this year’s hunting season.