Regulation Changes
The Regulation Change Process
Regulations govern how we manage fish and wildlife populations in the Yukon. They support conservation efforts and help to ensure resilience and sustainability over time.
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. It ensures that Yukoners’ experiences and knowledge are considered in decisions about the management of natural resources.
Get involved and have your voice heard!
Joint Authority
Chapter 16 of the Umbrella Final Agreement (UFA 16.7.0 to 16.7.16) grants the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board (the Board) the authority to participate in the regulation change process and to provide recommendations to Ministers, Yukon First Nations, and the Renewable Resources Councils on all matters related to fish and wildlife management.
The Government of Yukon’s Department of Environment also plays a critical role in guiding this process as the primary regulatory and implementation body. The Department of Environment also ensures the process includes meaningful consultation with Indigenous governments and groups. Under this joint authority, the Board and the Department of Environment collaborate to manage the fish and wildlife regulation change process. This is accomplished, in part, by the Review Committee.
Under this joint authority, the Board collaborates with the Department of Environment to oversee the regulation change process, facilitated in part by the Review Committee.
Submit A Proposal
- Please download the 2025 Reg Change Proposal Form (fillable).
- Save the form to your computer and carefully read through the information provided.
- Please answer all questions with as much detail as possible.
- Use the “save as” function to create a separate form for each proposal you wish to submit.
- If you need assistance or want to submit your proposal, please email proposals@yfwmb.ca.
You can submit this form in the following ways:
Email to: proposals@yfwmb.ca
Mail or deliver to: Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board, 409 Black Street, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 5P7
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a regulation?
A regulation is a type of law governed by an Act. The Legislature passes Acts. However, regulations are typically approved by the Cabinet. Generally, the Act sets up the main policy framework and allows for the creation of regulations, which provide the detailed rules that implement the policy.
For example, the Wildlife Act outlines the general rules for trapping in Yukon, while the trapping regulations specify details like the trapping season dates, the methods used, and the species that can be trapped.
What is a regulation change proposal?
Proposals must recommend changes, additions, or removals of regulations to one of the Acts mentioned below.
However, some proposals may highlight issues related to fish and wildlife that can be better addressed through education, new programs, or service changes. These proposals are not classified as regulation changes and, consequently, cannot be accepted in this process.
Which regulations can I propose to change?
You can submit a proposal to change:
- Wildlife Regulations – under the Yukon Wildlife Act
- Trapping Regulations – under the Yukon Wildlife Act
- Yukon Territorial Fishing Regulations – under the federal Fisheries Act
Who can propose a regulation change?
Any Yukon resident, group, or government can submit a proposal.
When can I submit a proposal?
Regulation change proposals can be submitted at any time.
However, proposals received after May 1st, 2025, will be automatically deferred until the next regulation change review cycle in 2027.
Where can I find past regulation changes?
Use our regulation change tracker to view current and past regulation changes and search by species, status, proponent, title or submission date.