The latest news from the Government of Yukon. View news releases from 2009 to 2017 in our news archive.
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10-year Yukon Parks Strategy released
The Government of Yukon will invest in territorial parks and campgrounds over the next 10 years.
Call for applicants to serve on Youth Panel on Climate Change
The Government of Yukon is establishing a Youth Panel on Climate Change.
Coming together for caribou
Parties to the Canadian Porcupine Caribou Management Agreement stand together to protect the Porcupine caribou herd.
Information on hunting on First Nations Settlement Lands
Clarity provided on when permissions are required to hunt on Settlement Lands.
Hunting season opens August 1, 2020
See statistics from the 2020 Permit Hunt Authorization (PHA) lottery and learn about important reminders before this year’s hunting season.
Fortymile caribou herd summer hunting opportunity opened
The Government of Yukon is opening a licensed harvest on Fortymile caribou.
Tower Bay on Dezadeash Lake closed to all fishing
Tower Bay fishing closure will protect vulnerable lake trout population.
Applications for Special Guide Licence lottery to open June 5
Yukon resident hunters can apply for one of 125 special guide licences from June 5 to 18.
Parks and campgrounds ready to open on June 4
Yukon territorial parks and campgrounds are ready to open on June 4.
Bears are awake: keep them wild and alive
Bears are awake. Clean up your property and carry bear spray.