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Bison Hunt
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The bison hunt seasons are:
- Sept. 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012 – Extended Season Area
- Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2011 and Feb. 15 to Mar. 31, 2012 – Bison Management Area
Detailed maps are available for purchase at Environment Yukon offices or online for free from the Environment Yukon website.
There is one change to the bison hunt rules for 2011/12 from 2010/11: You must obtain permission in advance from both the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations AND the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation if you plan to hunt bison on their Settlement Lands.
You must obtain a hunting licence, Wood Bison Permit and bison seal before heading out. The bag limit is still one animal (male or female). Hunters must obtain permission to hunt within 1 km of a dwelling, even if it is unoccupied.
All hunters must:
- Report their kill to Environment Yukon within 72 hours, and
- Submit the incisor bar within 15 days after the end of the month in which the bison was killed
For more information on reporting details, please refer to pages 14 and 47 of the Yukon Hunting Regulations 2011/12.
Additional Resources & Downloadable Maps
Aishihik bison herd locations: >> Early winter >> Late winter |
These maps show areas where hunters may have a better chance of finding bison. (Current as of October 2011) |
| Yukon Wood Bison Core Range - Detailed | This map shows Game Management Zones, First Nation settlement lands, roads, lakes, rivers. Print version costs $10. |
This map shows the boundaries of the Bison Management Area and Extended Season Area. |
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Wood Bison Banter >> Winter 2011 >> Winter 2010 >> Fall 2008 >> Fall 2007 |
This newsletter is published periodically on behalf of the Yukon Wood Bison Technical Team. |
Hunt Wisely: Bison >> English 501 KB >> French 586 KB |
Information on how to ethically hunt bison, how to get the best shot, bison hunt seasons, and required permissions. |
| Video: Field Dressing Big Game Animals - Bison | Environment Yukon video shows how to field dress a bison. |
| Video: Wood Bison Field Identification | Environment Yukon video shows how to identify the sex of individual wood bison. |
Basic Hunting Gear Checklist  11 KB |
Gear required for personal care, survival and field dressing. |
| Smart Travel Plan | Leave a completed plan with a responsible person who will act if you don't return back on time. |
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Contact Client Services Environment Yukon Government of Yukon Box 2703 (V-3A) Phone: 867-667-5652 Email: environmentyukon@gov.yk.ca |
