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Last updated: 2026-05-27
Government of Yukon announces key changes for the 2025–26 hunting and fishing licensing year
The Government of Yukon is introducing key changes for the 2025–26 hunting and fishing season to enhance wildlife management, boost conservation and offer new opportunities.
The Government of Yukon enhances protection and user experience at Yukon parks with new regulation
The Government of Yukon is enhancing park protection and user experience with a new Parks General Regulation. These updates include formal quiet hours, drone rules and improved waste disposal.
Government of Yukon shares What We Heard report on proposed new Contaminants Regulation
The engagement was open from August 6 to September 30, 2024, to Indigenous governments and groups and stakeholders who work with contaminated sites and spills.
What We Heard report released on proposed Little Atlin Lake fishing regulation amendments
The Government of Yukon has released a What We Heard report following engagement related to proposed changes to fishing regulations for Little Atlin Lake.
March snow survey shows snowpack is average to below average across most of the Yukon, above average in the Klondike region
The Government of Yukon has released the March Yukon Snow Survey Bulletin and Water Supply Forecast.
Government of Yukon announces completion of three stewardship plans for Extended Producer Responsibility Program
The Government of Yukon has approved new stewardship plans under the Extended Producer Responsibility program, aiming to reduce waste and improve recycling efforts.
Government of Yukon launches 2025 online camping reservation service dates
The Government of Yukon announced the reservation service dates for the 2025 camping season
Statement from Chasàn Chùa (McIntyre Creek) Steering Committee on Chasàn Chùa protected area What We Heard report
The What We Heard report captures feedback from First Nations Citizens and Beneficiaries, the Yukon public and stakeholders on protecting Chasàn Chùa (McIntyre Creek).
Government of Yukon releases draft flood hazard maps for Old Crow
The Government of Yukon has released draft flood hazard maps for Old Crow.
Wildlife Management Advisory Council (North Slope) and Government of Yukon host conference on Indigenous Conservation Economies
The Yukon North Slope Conference 2025: Indigenous Conservation Economies took place in Whitehorse at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre from January 28 to 30, 2025.