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Wildlife Regulations amended

Jan. 23, 2012 - Amended hunting rules under the Wildlife Regulations will better protect Dall sheep in the Kusawa area and several woodland caribou herds. These changes reflect not only the views of the public, hunters and Renewable Resources Councils but also the best available scientific and local knowledge.

Reminder for bison hunters: No hunting for 6 weeks

Dec. 30, 2011 - Environment Yukon reminds the public that bison hunting is prohibited in the Bison Management Area starting Jan. 1 and lasting until Feb. 15. This six-week-long closure gives wildlife in the area a break from potential disturbance from bison hunters during the coldest time of the year, when animals must conserve their energy. Visit the bison hunt page for more information.

Dempster Highway corridor re-opened to snowmobiles

Dec. 2, 2011 - You can now use your snowmobile for travel along the Dempster Highway corridor from the Klondike Highway junction to the Yukon-NWT border. The entire corridor will close to snowmobiles April 29, 2012 unless otherwise communicated.

Stocked Lakes Survey results now available

Nov. 23, 2011 - The results are in! See what anglers had to say about Yukon's Stocked Lakes Program in this summer's online Stocked Lakes Survey.

No Hunting of Hart River Caribou

Nov. 4, 2011 - Environment Yukon has ordered an emergency conservation closure to protect the Hart River caribou herd effective Nov. 7, 2011 to July 31, 2012. The hunting ban applies to GMS 2-16, 2-23, 2-27, 2-28 and 2-39. (ENV Media Advisory)

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