•  Animal health

•  Camping and wilderness

•  Climate change

•  Environmental education

•  Fish and fishing

•  Hunting

•  Parks and conservation areas

•  Trapping

•  Water

•  Wildlife

•  Wildlife viewing

Animal Bites and Rabies 338 KB (April 2015)

Information on animal bite wounds, effects of rabies on animals and humans, and assessing the risk of rabies.

Community Dog Care Initiative 153 KB (July 2016)

Information about an initiative that gives Yukon communities tools to improve care and reduce problems created by dogs

Community Dog Spay Project 268 KB (July 2016)

Information about a project that provides $250 per spay surgery, per dog owner in rural Yukon communities.

Equine Infectious Anemia

442 KB (April 2013)

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

Information for Livestock Owners 217 KB (August 2016)

As part of the Yukon Livestock Health Program, the Government of Yukon is offering a pilot program to reduce the cost of veterinary care to farmers who raise animals for food.

Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea
420 KB (January 2014)

Information about PED and its prevention.

Preventing Chronic Wasting Disease

466 KB (October 2013)

Information on CWD and its prevention.

Preventing Pneumonia in Wild Sheep 126 KB (September 2015)

Information on how to help protect this iconic species from pneumonia.

Protect Yukon animals: Clean Your Off-Road Vehicles
259 KB (July 2014)

Dirt and soil can spread disease. Remember that diseases that infect animals could be present in the dirt on your vehicle, trailer or ATV.

Protecting Yukon from Anthrax

293 KB (June 2014)

Information about how the Yukon government will respond in the event of a suspected case of anthrax.

Salmonella Outbreak Related to Snakes and Feeder Rodents
310 KB (June 2014)

Information about the ongoing Salmonella outbreak in Canada that has been linked to snakes and to frozen rodents used to feed reptiles.

Winter Ticks in Yukon
487 MB (October 2013)

Information on winter ticks and what Environment Yukon is doing to learn more about their effects.

Yukon Poultry Basics
492 KB (2014)

Information about raising poultry in Yukon.

Cattle Health Handbook

7.2 MB

Targeted to Yukon farmers, this handbook outlines biosecurity practices, health tips, food safety, good slaughter practices and diseases related to cattle.

Poultry Health Handbook

853 KB

Targeted to Yukon farmers, this handbook outlines biosecurity practices, health tips, food safety, good slaughter practices and diseases related to poultry.

Swine Health Handbook

2.5 MB

Targeted to Yukon farmers, this handbook outlines biosecurity practices, health tips, food safety, good slaughter practices and diseases related to pigs.

Hantavirus: Protecting Yourself & Your Family
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.

Animal Health in Yukon: Proposed Changes to the Animal Health Act 250 KB (March 2013)

This discussion document sets out proposed changes designed to help the Government of Yukon better respond to the full range of health threats involving wild and domestic animals.

Comments on proposed changes to the Animal Health Act
463 KB (August 2013)

A summary of the public review held April/May 2013.

A Guide to Camping in Yukon (bilingual) 3.4 MB

A comprehensive guide to Yukon government roadside campgrounds, backcountry campgrounds and recreation sites, as well as information on camping permits, registration and campground rules. Includes individual listings for over 60 sites with locations, available facilities, photos and descriptions.

Yukon Government Campgrounds Locations & Facilities Map 2.2 MB

Map providing locations of Yukon government campgrounds along with a chart listing available facilities.

The Dempster Highway Travelogue 4.4 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 1.6 MB

• French
• German
• Japanese

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

Leave No Trace (LNT) Training in Yukon 95 KB

Formations Sans trace au Yukon 95 KB

Leave No Trace checklist and training opportuinities in Yukon.

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 to access information about the 11 different adaptation projects underway in Yukon. These one-page-long information notes help share knowledge and strategies regarding climate change adaptation in the North.

Teacher's Guide to Environment Yukon 550 KB
An overview of the department's resources and services available to teachers. Also available in French.

Fishing Regulations Summary 2017-18 2.8 MB

Angler's Guide to Yukon Stocked Lakes 4.8 MB

(2014) 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 6.8 MB

(2012) 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 fish facts. 

Hunt Wisely: Bison 727 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.

Before You Take It Out / Before You Buy It 232 KB

What you should know about taking wildlife parts out of Yukon and buying wildlife parts and products in Yukon.

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.

New Parks North newsletters

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

New Parks North 2013 2.8 MB

New Parks North 2012 4.3 MB

New Parks North 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.

Wolf Creek Trail 530 KB

This brochure describes the points of interest along the Wolf Creek Trail, an hour-long route that starts at the Wolf Creek Campground.

Yukon Trapping Regulations Summary 2016-17 286 KB Provides a summary of Yukon trapping regulations as well as information of interest to trappers. Also available in French.

Trapping and Furbearer Management 3.4 MB

A 60 page document exploring the role that trapping plays in the North American wildlife management model.

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.

Fact Sheet: Waters Act Requirements for Proposed Flood Protection Work 33 KB

View our fact sheet which sets out Waters Act requirements for Yukon residents who plan on doing works related to watercourse training or flood protection.

Information Bulletin: Approvals required for a camp or lodge sewage disposal system 171 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.

The Yukon Water Strategy and Action Plan
 5.7 MB
This strategy and action plan provides a comprehensive approach to making water management decisions in the territory to ensure water for nature and water for people.

Fact Sheet: Yukon Water Guidelines
 378 KB
This fact sheet provides information on guidelines, policies, agreements and information sheets pertaining to water management in Yukon.

Fact Sheet: Yukon Water History
 296 KB
This fact sheet provides information on the history of water management in Yukon.

Fact Sheet: Yukon Water Legal Framework
 569 KB
This fact sheet provides information on the legal framework for water management in Yukon.

Fact Sheet: Yukon Water Permitting
 537 KB
This fact sheet provides information on water licensing and permitting in Yukon.

Fact Sheet: Yukon Water Monitoring
 368 KB
This fact sheet provides an overview of water monitoring in Yukon.

Fact Sheet: Yukon Watersheds
 1.13 MB
This fact sheet contains a map of Yukon's watersheds and descriptions of the six major watersheds in the territory.

Fact Sheet: Yukon Water Use
 1.31 MB
This fact sheet contains information on the use of water in Yukon for nature, people and the economy.

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

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. For step-by-step instructions and photographs see this "instructable". 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 1.2 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.

Bear Attractant Audit 665 KB

A checklist of common bear attractants. 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.

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 0.8 MB
A checklist of bird species observed at Hershel Island - Qikiqtaruk Territorial Park. Co-produced by the Yukon Bird Club and Environment Yukon.

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

Checklist of Yukon Birds 1.1 MB
A checklist of the 329 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 1.2 MB
A list of the 279 bird species documented in the Whitehorse area and their seasonal pattern. Includes small map of the area.

Checklist of the Birds of Dawson, Yukon 0.76 MB
A list of the 154 bird species documented in the Dawson area including their seasonal patterns.

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. Also available in French.

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 1.8 MB
Directions to and birding features of ten birding locations the Whitehorse area. Produced by the Yukon Bird Club and distributed by Environment Yukon.

Wood Bison Banter

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

• Winter 2013 2.4 MB
• 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.

Common Yukon Mushrooms 3.3 MB

This guide will introduce you to some examples of
common mushrooms you might find along Yukon’s trails.

Yukon Butterflies 781 kB
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 Species at Risk 2016 32 MB

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

Common Yukon Roadside Wildflowers 5.4 MB
This 36-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

Flora of Herschel Island Territorial Park 0.2 MB

This pamphlet, published in 2004, describes the abundant flora of Herschel Island-Qikiqtaruk Territorial Park.

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

Yukon Thinhorn Sheep: Horn Growth, Genetics and Climate Change 976 KB

A quick summary of current scientific research done on Yukon thinhorn sheep based on over 40 years of continuous data. Includes illustrations, maps, charts and photos.

Yukon Ungulates 3 MB

An introduction to Yukon's nine wild species of ungulates. Several sub-species are also described.

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.

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
An 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. Also available in French and German.

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.

Wildlife Viewing in the Watson Lake Area 2 MB
An introduction to wildlife viewing opportunities in southeastern Yukon. Includes an area map and a map of the Wye Lakes in the Town of Watson Lake.

Wildlife in Whitehorse: A Guide to Our Natural Areas 5.5 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.

Yukon Wildlife Viewing Guide (Interactive) 9.5 MB

Printable PDF (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

A guide explaining the historical forest fires along the North Klondike Highway and their impacts on the surrounding landscape.

Yukon Wildlife Activity Book 6.4 MB

This 36-page booklet provides different levels of activities from colouring pages, to crossword puzzles, and trivia questions challenging kids to learn more about Yukon's wildlife.  Print on 11"x17" landscape. 

Download the answer key here. 2 pages of 8.5"x11" B&W.

Contact Environment Yukon

Phone: 867-667-5652
Toll-free (in Yukon, NWT & Nunavut):
1-800-661-0408 ext. 5652
Fax: 867-393-7197

Email: environmentyukon@gov.yk.ca
Address: Box 2703 (V-3A) Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Y1A 2C6