Fish & Wildlife Regulation Change Process (2026)

What is this process about?

The Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board is seeking input on proposed changes to fish and wildlife regulations in the Yukon.

Regulations are the rules that govern how we manage fish and wildlife populations and their habitats in the Yukon. These rules guide harvest, conservation, and stewardship efforts across the territory.

The regulation change process allows the public to be directly involved in the sustainable management and conservation of fish and wildlife populations in the Yukon.

Every other year, regulations are reviewed to ensure they remain effective, fair, and responsive to changing ecological conditions, community values, and knowledge.

The Board collaborates with the Government of Yukon to manage this process. The Board leads the public engagement opportunities and develops recommendations based on all the feedback it receives. The government provides technical support, government-to-government consultations, and final decision-making.

Our Commitment to You

We commit to seek broad public feedback on the proposed regulation changes and will keep the public informed, ensure diverse voices and perspectives are heard, and acknowledge public concerns and aspirations. We also commit to sharing public feedback received during the process through our What We Heard Report and sharing our recommendations to the Minister of Environment. 

Your participation ensures that Yukoners’ voices, experiences, and knowledge are considered in decisions and processes related to the management of our natural resources, habitats and iconic Yukon wildlife. 

Proposal Summaries

We provide a summary booklet containing the full proposals submitted by each proponent, along with supporting resources (such as maps, charts, graphs, etc.).

The following survey results are relevant to several of the proposals in the booklet:

Teslin River MMU Moose Early Winter Survey (2021)

Sifton-Miner’s MMU Moose Early Winter Survey (2021)

South Canol MMU Moose Early Winter Survey (2021)

Kluane Region Sheep Population Surveys  (2023)

Public Engagement Period

The public engagement period will run for 60 days, from January 26th to March 27th, 2026.

The engagement will include nine (9) community meetings, one (1) online meeting, and an online survey.

Public Engagement Survey

We conduct a survey as part of a broader public engagement process.

This survey helps us understand public awareness of the proposed changes, assess levels of support or concern, and gather feedback on how the proposals may affect Yukoners.

Community Meeting Dates

• Carcross: February 5th, 2026 @ Haa Shagóon Hídi (Carcross/Tagish Learning Centre) from 7:00 to 9:30 P.M.
• Haines Junction: February 10th, 2026 @ The Hockey Arena Mezzanine from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M.
• Burwash Landing: February 11th, 2026 @ Jacquot Hall from 5:00 to 7:30 P.M.
• Watson Lake: February 17th, 2026 – Rec Centre 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. 
• Teslin: February 18th, 2026 – @ the Tommy Dewhurst Recreation Centre from 5:30 to 8:30 P.M.
• Dawson City: February 26th, 2026 @ the TH Hall from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M.
• Whitehorse: March 4th, 2026 @ the Sternwheel Hotel & Conference Centre, 6:00 to 9:00 P.M.
• Pelly Crossing: March 10th, 2026 @ the Link House, 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
• Carmacks: March 11th, 2026 @ the Recreation Centre, 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
• Online: March 23rd (Zoom) – 6:30 – 8:30 P.M.  (Link to be provided soon!)

Contact Us

If you have any questions or would like clarification on the details of a proposal, please get in touch with us.

Website: yfwmb.ca
Email: communications@yfwmb.ca
Phone: (867)-667-3754