The Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board (the Board) was created within Chapter 16 of the Umbrella Final Agreement (the UFA), which is the overarching template for land claims agreements made for, by, and between all Yukon people.

Section 16.7.1 of the UFA empowers the Board to be “… the primary instrument of Fish and Wildlife Management in the Yukon.” The Board is comprised of twelve members, six appointed by First Nations and six by government.

Next meeting: JUNE 10-12, 2025

“We will be the primary instrument that promotes sustainability and stewardship in the management of fish, wildlife, and habitat on behalf of all Yukon people.”

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📣Employment Opportunity!!📣 The Yukon Fish & Wildlife Enhancement Trust is hiring a Trust Manager! Created under Ch. 27 of the Umbrella Final Agreement, the Trust helps support a wide array of projects contributing to the enhancement, restoration and protection of fish & wildlife and their habitats across the territory! Core duties of the Trust Manager include: ▪️Conducting 3-5 meetings/year with Trustees ▪️Managing calls for project proposals ▪️Overseeing Trust investment policies and management 📄💰This is a one-year contract position, with possibility of renewal annually. Salary is $50,000-55,000 based on 2.5 days/week. Closes - Nov. 7th, 2025 Apply today @ https://www.yuwin.ca/jobs/449087812-trust-manager-at-yukon-fish-and-wildlife-enhancement-trust For more info on the trust, visit their website @ https://yfwet.ca/ 🫎🐟🍂

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NOTICE TO HUNTERS: The moose harvest threshold for the Faro area has now been reached. Effective immediately, the Faro Moose Management Unit is CLOSED to licensed moose hunting for the remainder of the season. For more information, please contact your local Yukon Environment office.

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NOTICE: PHA re-issuing is underway! Monitor your emails closely over the next little while. If you're offered a returned permit, you only have 48 hours to accept it.

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🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨 The Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board is looking for a Communications and Research Analyst to help support conservation and co-management across the territory. If you're passionate about wildlife, storytelling, and making an impact—this job is for you! 📍 Based in Whitehorse | 💰 $42.46–$49.68/hr | 📅 Apply by June 20 🔗 Apply now: https://www.yuwin.ca/jobs/397288288-communications-and-research-analyst-at-yukon-fish-and-wildlife-management-board #YukonJobs #ConservationCareers #WildlifeManagement #CommunicationsJob #YFWMB

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We are now accepting regulation change proposals! Visit our website https://yfwmb.ca/regulation-changes/ for more information.

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YFGA is hosting a community event tomorrow (March 1st) at Mount Mac Rec Centre from 1 to 7 p.m. Come learn about hunting, conservation, and stewardship!

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