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Guide to Yukon Government Campgrounds (bilingual) 

184 KB
Information on campground facilities, camping permits and registration, campground rules, and camping in Tombstone Park.

Yukon Government Campgrounds Locations & Facilities Map 2.7 MB

Map providing locations of Yukon Government Campgrounds along with a chart listing available facilities.

The Dempster Highway Travelogue 5 MB

This travelogue highlights many of the features that make the region special. Includes maps, distinctive features of landscapes and life forms.

Into the Yukon Wilderness 3 MB

• French
• German
• Japanese

What you need to know about traveling safely and gently through the Yukon Wilderness.

RV Dump Stations 990 KB
(2012) A map of locations and fees charged by RV dump stations in the Yukon for RV travelers.

Physical Impacts (of Climate Change) 176 KB
A single page describing the increased variability in precipitation and storms in the Yukon.

Ecological Impacts (of Climate Change) 212 KB
A single page describing some of the apparent ecological impacts climate change is having in the Yukon.

Impacts on People (of Climate Change) 235 KB
A single page describing the impacts of climate change on people living in the Yukon.

See the Climate Change Adaptation Information Notes page for a complete list of 14 one-page documents. 

These documents, or notes, were created as tools for sharing knowledge and strategies regarding climate change adaptation in the North.

Educator's Guide to Environment Yukon 2 MB
An overview of the department's resources and services available to teachers. Also available in French.

Fishing Regulations Summary 2013-14 4.8 MB

Angler' Guide to Stocked Lakes in Yukon 4.8 MB

(2012) A list of stocked lakes with descriptions of stocking histories and how to get there. Includes location maps and depth maps. Also available in French.

Fishing on Yukon Time: a Guide to Fishing in Yukon 3 MB
Describes Yukon fish species and how to catch them, the nature and culture of Yukon fishing, best practices, and a map of Yukon fishing locations.

Yukon Freshwater Fishes 4.2 MB

(2010) A picture-filled introduction to the 38 freshwater fish species of Yukon. Short descriptions are accompanied by information on size, food, habitat, spawning behavior, life history and occasional fish facts. 

Hunt Wisely: Bison 569 KB
Provides information on how to ethically hunt bison, bison hunt seasons, and required permissions. Also available in French.

Hunt Wisely: Selecting Legal Sheep 217 KB
Provides information on how to select legal sheep when hunting.

Yukon Bear Bacon and Boot Grease Recipes 110 KB
(Reprinted 2009) A dozen recipes for cooking bear meat, how to render bear fat and other tips on using bear meat.

Basic Hunting Checklist 11 KB
List of items to bring along on a hunting trip.

First Nations and Inuvialuit Hunting and Fishing in Yukon 0.9 MB
Land claim agreements acknowledge the special relationship First Nations people have with fish and wildlife, and confirm their right to hunt and fish, primarily for food. This document summarizes the basics of Final Agreements and other documents related to fish and wildlife harvesting activities. 

Aboriginal Hunters - Hunting along the Dempster Highway1.4 MB
Describes the rules for Hunting Along the Dempster Highway. Includes a map and information on laws that apply to all Hunters on the Dempster Highway.

Gwich'in Tribal Council - Hunting Along Dempster Highway 1.6 MB - Describes rights and responsibilities for Tetlit Gwich’in beneficiaries of the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement and for beneficiaries of the Land Claim Agreement who and are not Tetlit Gwich’in. Includes a map and information on laws that apply to all caribou Hunters on the Dempster Highway.

Inuvialuit - Hunting Along Dempster Highway 1.2 MB
Describes rights and responsibilities for beneficiaries of the
Inuvialuit Final Agreement. Includes a map and information on laws that apply to all caribou Hunters on the Dempster Highway.

Nacho Nyak Dun - Hunting Along Dempster Highway 1.5 MB
Describes rights and responsibilities for beneficiaries of the
First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun. Includes a map and information on laws that apply to all caribou Hunters on the Dempster Highway.

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in - Hunting Along Dempster Highway 1.5 MB
Describes rights and responsibilities for beneficiaries of the
of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in. Includes a map and information on laws that apply to all caribou Hunters on the Dempster Highway.

Vuntut Gwitchin - Hunting Along Dempster Highway 395 KB
Describes rights and responsibilities for beneficiaries of the
of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation. Includes a map and information on laws that apply to all caribou Hunters on the Dempster Highway.

Parks North Newsletters

An annual progress report on natural and cultural heritage initiatives in Northern Canada.

Parks North Newsletter 2012 4.3 MB

Parks North Newsletter 2011 3.2 MB

A Guide to Coal River Springs Territorial Park 2.5 MB

A description of the flora and fauna and natural history of Coal River Springs Territorial Park.

A Guide to Herschel Island - Qikiqtaruk Territorial Park 1 MB
This brochure highlights what the history of the park and its significance to the Inuvialuit, how to get there and what to do.

Herschel Island - Qikiqtaruk Territorial Park Map 1.8 MB

A Guide to Ni’iinlii Njik (Fishing Branch) Territorial
Park 1 MB

A description of Ni’iinlii Njik's significance to the Gwich'in, activities and wildlife.

Ni’iinlii Njik (Fishing Branch) Territorial Park Map 2.8 MB

A Guide to Tombstone Territorial Park 1.8 MB
A description of Tombstone Park’s facilities and activities.

Tombstone Territorial Park Map 2 MB

North Yukon's Great Wilderness Parks 1.5 MB
A 12-page-long booklet with detailed information about the two national and three territorial parks in Yukon's north.

Yukon Trapping Regulations Summary 2012-13 1.50 MB Provides a summary of Yukon trapping regulations as well as information of interest to trappers.

Best management practices for works affecting water in Yukon 4 MB
This guide provides Yukon-specific best management practices that prescribe practical work-site guidelines that will help planners and developers protect water resources and comply with water regulations.

Information Bulletin: Approvals required for a camp or lodge sewage disposal system 26 KB

This information bulletin is intended to clarify when a camp or lodge facility will require either a water licence or a sewage disposal permit(s).

Yukon Water: A Summary of Climate Change Vulnerabilities  3.1 MB
This document is the summary of the full report, Yukon Water: An Assessment of Climate Change Vulnerabilities, which is available on our Reports page.

Animal Health in Yukon: Proposed Changes to the Animal Health Act 250 KB

This discussion document sets out the proposed changes, which are designed to help the Government of Yukon better respond to the full range of health threats invovling wild and domestic animals. The deadline for comments is April 30, 2013. Visit the Animal Health Act public review webpage for more information.

Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) Fact Sheet 442 KB

Information on how to avoid EIA, symptoms, transmission, testing, regulation and control.

Preventing Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Fact Sheet

544 KB

Information on CWD and its prevention.

Yukon Rabies Risk Management Guidelines 1.4 MB
These guidelines summarize the roles, responsibilities and processes followed by the Yukon Rabies Risk Management team. The goal is to prevent the acquisition of human rabies by assessing the risk of rabies from animal exposure and to make informed prevention, treatment and communication decisions.

Protecting yourself & your family from Hantavirus 124 KB
Learn how to protect yourself from Hantavirus, a rare but serious life threatening illness believed to be caused by breathing in the virus carried by airborne particles of rodent urine, droppings or saliva.

Yukon Amphibians 4 MB
Describes five amphibian species present in the Yukon and northern British Columbia. Includes illustrations, maps and colour photos.

Bat One-Way Door 1 MB
Diagram for allowing bats to exit buildings but preventing their re-entry. View Yukon Bats or contact Environment Yukon for important tips on how and when to respectfully evict bats.

Yukon Bats 1.9 MB
Describes three species present in Yukon and others nearby. Addresses common misconceptions, current research, viewing tips, health concerns and how to evict bats from buildings. Includes illustrations, maps and colour photos.

Yukon Bat Nursery House 212 KB
Diagram for construction of a bat house for Little Brown Bats in cold climates. View Yukon Bats or contact Environment Yukon for mounting instructions and tips on evicting and attacting bats.

How you can stay safe in bear country 2.6 MB
Presents a new approach for understanding bears and offers practical advice on how you can stay safe in Bear Country. Also available in French and German.

Guidelines for Industrial Activity in Bear Country 1.3 MB (2009) Guidelines developed for industries that operate in Yukon's backcountry, e.g. mineral exploration, wilderness tourism. Best practices for minimizing disturbance to bears and their habitat and for preventing and handling bear encounters.

Bear Viewing 0.4 MB
Describes the concerns around roadside bear viewing and provides tips on the right way to do it. Includes illustrations. Also available in German.

Be Bear Aware-Colouring Book 0.3 MB
A children's guide to bear safety with pictures to colour and rules to remember. Includes artwork by Chris Caldwell.

Be Bear Aware 0.9 MB
Contains same text and illustrations as colouring book, but in brochure format, more suited to older audiences.

How to Keep Bears out of your Yard - Garbage Kills Bears 0.1 MB

Steps you can take to make sure bears are not attracted to your home or property. Also available in French.

Keep Dawson City Bears Wild & Alive 920 KB
A guide for Dawson residents on how to manage bear attractants and prevent bears from becoming food habituated and conditioned.

Attracting Winter Birds 0.9 MB
How to attract winter birds to your yard and feeder.

Birders Checklist - Faro/ Ross River Region 5 MB

A checklist of the 160 bird species observed in the Faro/Ross River region. Also available in French and German.

Birds of Herschel Island 690 KB
A checklist of bird species observed at Hershel Island Natural Environment Park. Produced by the Yukon Bird Club and distributed by Environment Yukon.

Birds of Tombstone Territorial Park 0.8 MB
A checklist of bird species observed at Tombstone Territorial Park. Produced by the Yukon Bird Club and distributed by Environment Yukon.

Checklist of Yukon Birds 0.9 MB
A checklist of the 284 species of birds observed in the Yukon. Co-produced by the Yukon Bird Club and Environment Yukon. Also available in French.

Checklist of the Birds of Whitehorse, Yukon 1.5 MB
A list of the 264 bird species documented in the Whitehorse area and their seasonal pattern. Includes small map of the area.

Checklist of the Birds of Dawson, Yukon 1.2 MB
The fist edition of a list of 154 bird species documented in the Dawson area including their seasonal patterns.

Home for a Song - building a bird house 0.1 MB
Plans and instructions for building and placing a various bird nesting boxes.

Spring Birds at Swan Haven 2 MB
Descriptions of waterfowl species observed at Swan Haven on the Yukon River and common sighting periods. Includes illustrations.

Swan Haven 0.6 MB
A description of the Swan Haven waterfowl viewing site and the history of the interpretive centre. Includes map and illustrations.

Ten Great Places to Go Birding in Whitehorse 2 MB
Directions to and birding features of ten birding locations the Whitehorse area. Produced by the Yukon Bird Club and distributed by Environment Yukon.

Preventing Window Strikes: Peregrine Falcon Silhouette  153 KB
Cut out silhouette and tape or glue to outside of window to help prevent songbird injury by window strikes

Wood Bison Banter

A newsletter highlighting current news and rules, published periodically on behalf of the Yukon Wood Bison Technical Team.

• Winter 2011 1.6 MB
• Winter 2010 208 KB
• Fall 2008 53 KB
• Fall 2007 298 KB

Flying in Caribou Country 897 KB
Studies show that caribou are sensitive to low-altitude overhead flights. This brochure provides valuable information on how to minimize caribou disturbance from aircraft

Keep Urban Wildlife Wild and Alive 1.4 MB
Urban environments provide good habitat for many species of wildlife – including coyotes, foxes and even wolves. Find out what you can do to prevent unwanted visitors to your yard and how to handle any encounters you or your pets may have with urban canids.

Check list: keep coyotes, wolves & foxes away from your home 84 KB
Information on keeping coyotes, wolves and foxes wild and alive by managing your attractants.

What to do when coyotes and wolves come to your place
for lunch 76 KB
Information on what to do if you are approached by a coyote or wolf. Include tips on how to prevent coyote and wolf encounters.

When acts of kindness can be bad for wildlife 58 KB
Information on the importance of not feeding foxes and coyotes.

Feeding wildlife can be dangerous 101 KB
Information on why feeding wildlife can be a danger to your family, pets, neighbors, and the animal itself.

How to protect wildlife from your pets and your pets from wildlife 57 KB
Information on the negative affects of pet and wildlife interactions and tips on protecting your pets from wildlife.

Yukon Butterflies 2.5 MB
A pocket guide to viewing and identifying Yukon's 90+ butterfly species. Includes colour photos, size, flight pattern, foodplants, and habitat.

Yukon Garden Insects 1.6 MB
An 8-page pamphlet to help the Yukon gardener determine if an insect is a friend or a foe. Includes simple sketches.

Yukon Mammal Series Information Booklet 17.6 MB

Species information on Yukon Mammals.

Yukon Species at Risk

Information on species assessed as at risk nationally that occur in Yukon

Common Yukon Roadside Wildflowers 2011 5.2 MB
This 33-page booklet briefly describes 56 of the most common flowers you might find along Yukon's roads and highways. Full colour images and interesting information about each is also included.

Yukon Invaders 1.6 MB
An pocket identification guide to help reduce the spread of invasive plants in Yukon.

6 Most Un-Wanted Highway-Weeds in Yukon 0.4 MB

A flier identifying which weeds should be removed and carefully disposed of to avoid seed spread

Flying in Sheep Country 1 MB
Describes how to minimize sheep disturbance from aircraft.

Yukon Wildlife Viewing Guide 3.4 MB
A guide to wildlife viewing and recreation sites along major Yukon highways. Includes maps and black and white photos. Also available in French and German.

For Children:

• Wildlife of the Yukon colouring sheet 0.9 MB
• Yukon Biodiversity colouring sheet 0.8 MB

Driving the Fire Belt: North Klondike Highway 2.7 MB

Wildlife in Whitehorse: A Guide to Our Natural Areas 1 MB
Highlights some of Whitehorse’s best wildlife viewing and nature appreciation sites. 15 sites are featured. Includes colour photos and maps. Also available in French and German.

Viewing Wildlife in Faro 0.3 MB
A description of wildlife viewing sites in the Faro region. Includes map [269 KB] and photos. Also available in German.

Van Gorder Falls Trail  0.9 MB
An interpretive trail guide to this 3-km return trail in Faro describing plant, bird, and insect life, as well as the impact of fire and geology. Includes map and illustrations.

Exploring Keno Hill: Stories of a Silver Deposit 5 MB
A interpretive guide to the trails of Keno, with information on the area's First Nation and mining history, glaciation, geology and wildlife. Out of print.

Viewing Alpine Wildlife on Keno Hill 0.5 MB
A description of the birds, butterflies, wildflowers and mammals that can be observed on Keno Hill on the Silver Trail. Includes colour photos.

Viewing Wildlife at Wye Lake 3.6 MB
An introduction to wildlife viewing opportunities in the heart of the town of Watson Lake. Provides a trail map around the lake and wildlife viewing tips.

Naturally Carcross 3 MB
An introduction to wildlife viewing opportunities around the town of Carcross. Includes dune hiking trail map and wildlife hotspots map along the South Klondike Highway and Tagish Road.

Contact Environment Yukon

Environment Yukon

Government of Yukon

Box 2703 (V-3A)
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6

Phone: 867-667-5652
Toll free (in Yukon): 1-800-661-0408 local 5652
Fax: 867-393-7197

Email: environmentyukon@gov.yk.ca