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Hunter Education and Ethics Development
- Why HEED?
- What will I learn from the HEED course?
- How do I sign up?
- Other workshops
- Some words to help you with your hunt
- Additional resources
Why HEED?
Learn your hunting skills the right way. All new hunters are encouraged to take the Hunter Education and Ethics Development (HEED) course, regardless of age. If you were born after April 1, 1987, you need to complete a hunter training course before getting your hunting license.
To buy or own firearms and ammunition, you must pass the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and get a Possession and Acquisition License (PAL). The CFSC is offered as part of the HEED course. The CFSC is also offered by private contractors in Whitehorse and some communities. Learn more about getting your PAL from the Canadian Firearms Program Website .
What will I learn from the HEED course?
You'll learn about:
- Outdoor Ethics
- Field Techniques
- Wildlife Identification
- Wildlife Management
- Hunting Laws and Regulations
- Outdoor Equipment
- Wilderness Survival.
- You will complete the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and learn about Firearms Safety
The HEED course is free, and takes a minimum of 20 evening and weekend hours to complete. Courses are offered regularly in fall, winter and spring, with the last course usually held in early May. Keep this in mind if you need to complete HEED in order to obtain a hunting license before the permit draw deadline (the third Friday in June) or before most hunting seasons open on August 1st. Courses offered during the fall tend to fill up quickly, but demand in the winter months is typically lower.
How do I sign up?
To register, call the Hunter Education Co-ordinator in Whitehorse at 667-8005 or 1-800-661-0405 extension 8005. In the Communities, contact your local Conservation Officer. Your name will be put on a waiting list and you will be contacted for a space in the next available course.
Please note that all of our courses for Spring 2013 are now full. Contact CO Services at the beginning of August to be placed on the list for courses available starting in September 2013.
Other Workshops
The HEED program also offers workshops focused on hunting different big game species. These workshops provide hunting tips as well as information about identification, meat care, ethics and regulations. Workshops will be promoted through this webpage, posters and media outlets.
Before you head out on a hunt
Before you head out on a hunt, remember to:
- Respect Wildlife.
- Take only what you need.
- Use all that you take.
Additional Resources
- Be Seen & Be Safe
0.5 MB - Hunt Wisely - Selecting Legal Sheep 0.2 MB
- Hunt Wisely Bison: English 0.5 MB | French 0.5 MB
- Basic Hunting Gear Checklist 89 KB
- Yukon Travel Smart - Fill out a travel plan and check road and weather conditions before you head out on your hunt.
- Yukon Trapper Education
Contact the Hunter Education Coordinator Environment Yukon Government of Yukon Box 2703 (V-18)
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