The application deadline closed on August 14th, 2009

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Information Package for Elk Permit Applicants

Requirements

Hunters will need to prepare themselves for their hunt by reviewing the following information:

• All elk hunters require a permit.

• All elk hunters must purchase a hunt seal. The fee is $50.00.

• A bag limit of one elk per hunter per licence year applies in all areas where elk hunting is permitted.

• Written permission from the First Nation is required to hunt elk on Category A and B Settlement Lands.

• All elk hunters require permission to hunt within 1 km of a residence, whether occupants are present or not.

Permit Areas

The elk hunt has been divided into two types of permit areas:

(1) Permit Hunt Authorization (PHA) Areas - Elk are likely to be seen more frequently in these areas

• A limited number of elk hunt permits will be issued through a PHA draw. Successful applicants will also be issued a Wildlife Act permit to hunt elk in the Elk Exclusion Area.

• Forty elk permits will be issued to hunters participating in this draw:
  • 4 permits for the Braeburn Herd
  • 36 permits for the Takhini Herd

• The traditional range of the Takhini and Braeburn herds is further divided into Core and Buffer areas (see Permit Hunt Data Sheet and Map 2,188 KB). Hunters will need to decide which herd they want to hunt, what area, and if they wish to take a bull or a cow.

• Season Dates:
  • Buffer Area - September 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010
  • Core Area - September 15, 2009 to October 15, 2009

• The PHA application fee is $10.00 + GST. Joint permit application fee is $20 + GST. No permit returns allowed on this draw. Application fees are non-refundable.

(2) Elk Exclusion Area  - Elk are likely to be seen less frequently in these areas

• This area is open to hunting elk using a Wildlife Act permit. Permits are available upon request at any Environment Yukon office at no charge.

• Season Dates: September 1st, 2009 through March 31, 2010

• See Detailed Yukon Elk Hunt Areas Map 19 MB

• This includes all areas open to hunting outside the Permit Hunt Authorization areas, except Game Management Zones 10 and 11.

Permit Conditions

• Kill report and mandatory submissions of entire head and entire hide to be made to Environment Yukon office within 72 hours of kill

• Hides will be de-haired and returned to hunter at a later date, if requested

Additional Resources & Downloadable Maps

Hardcopy maps will be provided to permit hunt authorization holders, and will be available for purchase ($10.00) to hunters obtaining a Wildlife Act permit to hunt elk in the Elk Exclusion Area.

• Elk Permit Hunt Data Sheet and Map 2,188 KB
• Detailed Yukon Elk Hunt Areas Map 18.8 MB
• Takhini and Braeburn Elk Hunt: Overview 1,031 KB
• News Release - Applications Now Being Accepted for Yukon Elk Hunt Permits

Contact Client Services

Environment Yukon

Government of Yukon

Box 2703 (V-3A)
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6

Phone: 867-667-5652
Toll free (in Yukon): 1-800-661-0408 local 5652
Fax: 867-393-7197

Email: environmentyukon@gov.yk.ca