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Wildlife viewing schedule

Discover Yukon's flora and fauna with free wildlife viewing events across the territory.

Wildlife viewing schedule

Discover Yukon's flora and fauna with free wildlife viewing events across the territory.

Summer is for campers

From backcountry wilds to family-friendly serviced campgrounds, Yukon is a camper's paradise.

Stay safe in bear country

Bear country isn't just in the Yukon wild. It's your campsite, worksite, and backyard, too.

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Hon. Currie Dixon, Minister of Environment
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Fishing
Closure of Yukon River salmon fishery
July 18, 2014  – All angling for salmon in the Yukon River is prohibited until further notice. This means that anglers cannot target salmon or use gear that would normally be used to catch salmon in the Yukon River and its tributaries. For more information, read the Yukon River Salmon Update notice. Click here to subscribe to updates from the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
July Environment Yukon e-newsletter released
July 15, 2014  – This month’s e-newsletter features news about events that celebrate Canada’s Parks Day in Yukon, and a climate change event for youth. Find out more about how to manage bear attractants at your home and learn about how Yukoners topped the charts in Canadian Nature Survey. There's also a link to a Yukon water website and the new Fish Health Handbook. Subscribe to the newsletter here.
Celebrate Canada's Parks Day in Yukon
July 8, 2014  – Join in the fun between July 16-21 at scheduled events such as a boat trip to Fort Selkirk Historic Site; guided hikes to Canyon City and a  barbeque at Tombstone Interpretive Centre - plus many more. Canada's Parks Day is an opportunity to take part in outdoor events at parks and historic sites across the country. Learn more.
An evening of climate change conversation & activity for young people
July 7, 2014 – The Climate Change Secretariat is hosting "Climate Change Conversations" – a chance for people aged 19-29 to exchange information with Yukon government staff about climate change issues. There will be activities as well, and refreshments will be served. This event takes place July 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Whitehorse Public Library. Here is information on how to register.
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