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Camping & Wilderness
Camping on Yukon Time: A Guide to Yukon Government Campgrounds 2009-10 Bilingual 
179 KB
Comes with a map showing the location of all Yukon Parks campgrounds and a summary of the facilities available at each campground.
The Dempster Highway Travelogue 5MB
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: What You Need to Know About Traveling Safely & Gently Through the Yukon Wilderness 3 MB
(2009 booklet)
Includes no-trace camping checklist and basic information about wilderness safety, bear safety, fishing, hunting, firearms and First Nation Lands. Includes illustrations. Also available in French (2004), German (2006) and Japanese (1999).
Wilderness Tourism Licencing Kit 265KB
(2003, folder with inserts) A summary of the laws that apply to commercial wilderness tourism operators who wish to do business in the Yukon. Includes maps and reporting forms.
RV Dump Stations 1.5 MB
(2009, pamphlet) A list of locations and fees charged by RV dump stations for RV travelers.
Climate Change
Physical Impacts (of Climate Change) 176KB
A single page describing the increased variability in precipitation and storms in the Yukon.
Ecological Impacts (of Climate Change) 212KB
A single page describing some of the apparent ecological impacts climate change is having in the Yukon.
Impacts on People (of Climate Change) 235KB
A single page describing the impacts of climate change on people living in the Yukon.
Response to Climate Change 146KB
A single page describing Government of Yukon and other Yukon organizations initiatives in reducing greenhouse gases and preparing for changes to come.
Environmental Education
Flora Collection Project for Grade Five Outdoor Education Program (Flora Interpretive Hikes)
(1999, 30 p. booklet) Labels that school children can insert in plastic slide pages with plant material collected on moist sites and dry sites.
Contact Environment Yukon to obtain a copy of this publication
Educator's Guide to Environment Yukon
English 2.5 MB / French 1.4 MB
(annual, pamphlet) An overview of the department's resources and services available to teachers. Published in
Environmental Protection
Guide to the Yukon Environment Act, A
(1992, 36 p. booklet) A summary of the Yukon Environment Act including rights and responsibilities.
Also available in French.
Contact Environment Yukon to obtain a copy of this publication
2009 Recycling Club Prize Guide
English 
4,262 KB / French 1,690 KB
Rules, prizes and registration information for the popular recycling contest for children.
Also available in French.
Safe and Responsible Pesticide Use
(1996, pamphlet) How to protect yourself, others and the environment when using pesticides.
Contact Environment Yukon to obtain a copy of this publication
Fish & Fishing
Angler's Guide to Stocked Lakes in the Yukon 1.8MB
(2008, 40 p. booklet) 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.
Common Parasites of Yukon Fresh Water Fishes 2MB
(1993, 24 p. booklet) A description of the eleven most common parasites of freshwater fish found in the Yukon. Includes colour photographs and information on the life cycle of these parasites.
Fishing on Yukon Time: a Guide to Fishing in the Yukon 1MB
(2006, folded map) Describes Yukon fish species and how to catch them. Locates over 90 fishing spots and charts what you might catch at each.
Fishing Regulations Summary 2009-10 950KB
Annual. (48 p. booklet) A summary of current fishing regulations and helpful information for anglers. Includes maps of selected areas and illustrations of Yukon fish species. Also includes advertisements.
Also available in French and German.
A Guide to Yukon Freshwater Fishes 4MB
(2009, 36 p. booklet) A picture-filled introduction to the 38 freshwater fish species of Yukon. Short descriptions are accompanied by information on size, food, habitat, spawning behaviour, life history and occasional fish facts.
Hunting
Hunting Along the Dempster Highway
(Updated 2002, leaflet series) Six leaflets summarizing the rights and responsbilities of First Nation hunters on the Dempster Highway: Nacho Nyak Dun, Vuntut Gwitch'in, Tr'ondek Hwech'in, Inuvialuit, Gwichin Tribal Council, other Aboriginal Hunters. Based on recent land claim agreements. Includes colour maps.
Contact Environment Yukon to obtain a copy of this publication
Hunting Regulations Summary
English 
5.13 KB
/ French 3.38 KB (Annual, updated for 2009-10)
Provides a summary of Yukon hunting regulations and helpful information about field dressing game.
Hunt Wisely: Bison 2009 1.7 MB
Includes information on the 2009 bison hunting seasons and areas, after the hunt information, hunting ethically, required permissions, hunting requirements and more
Hunt Wisely: A guide to male-selective grizzly bear hunting
(1991, 28 p. booklet) Tips on how to tell the difference between male and female grizzly bears.
Contact Environment Yukon to obtain a copy of this publication
Yukon Bear Bacon and Boot Grease Recipes 
110 KB
(Reprinted 2009, 20 p. booklet) A dozen recipes for cooking bear meat, how to render bear fat and other tips on using bear meat.
List of items to bring along on a hunting trip.
First Nations Hunting
Hunting & Fishing - Rights & Responsibilities of First Nation People 7.2 MB
A summary of right of First Nation people to hunt and fish. For legal details consult the Umbrella Final Agreement, First Nation Final Agreements, Porcupine Caribou Management Agreement and the Yukon Wildlife Act.
Aboriginal Hunters - Hunting along the Demptser Highway
310 KB
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 263 KB - 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 190 KB
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 364 KB
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 298 KB
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.
Parks and Conservation Areas
Fishing Branch
A Jewel of a Legacy: Fishing Branch Protected Area
(1999, pamphlet) A description of the new Fishing Branch protected area and the values being protected. Includes map and colour photos. Also available in French.
Contact Environment Yukon to obtain a copy of this publication
Herschel Island Territorial Park: Qikiqtaruk
(1999, 16 p. booklet) Describes the heritage and natural history values of Herschel Island Territorial Park. Includes map and colour photos.
Contact Environment Yukon to obtain a copy of this publication
Welcome Yukon's Tombstone Territorial Park 1.2 MB
(2009 brochure) A description of Tombstone Park’s facilities and activities.
Tombstone Territorial Park Map 2 MB
Trapping
Trapline Management Series: Wolf, Marten, Lynx, Beaver, Muskrat, Wolverine
(Updated 2001, leaflet series) This series of leaflets is designed to help trappers manage their traplines for long-term benefits. Includes maps, charts and black and white photos.
Contact Environment Yukon to obtain a copy of this publication
Yukon Trapping Regulations Summary 2008-2009
English 818KB / French 822KB
(annual, 30 p. booklet) Provides a summary of Yukon trapping regulations as well as information of interest to trappers.
Wildlife
Amphibians
Yukon Amphibians 1 MB booklet, edition 2005
Describes five amphibian species present in the Yukon and northern British Columbia. Includes illustrations, maps and colour photos.
Bats
Bat One-Way Door 1 MB page, edition 2007
Diagram for allowing bats to exit buildings but preventing their re-entry. View Yukon Bats or contact Environment Yukon for important tips on how and when to respectfully evict bats.
Yukon Bats 2.1 MB, booklet, edition 2007
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 1 MB, page, edition 2007
Diagram for construction of a bat house for Little Brown Bats in cold climates. View Yukon Bats or contact Environment Yukon for mounting instructions and tips on evicting and attacting bats.
Bears
Guidelines for Industrial Activity in Bear Country 1.3 MB booklet, released 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, pamphlet, edition 2007
Describes the concerns around roadside bear viewing and provides tips on the right way to do it. Includes illustrations.
Begegnung mit Bären 1.9 MB, pamphlet, edition 2007
Diese Broschüre erklärt, was Sie beim Beobachten der Bären aus dem Auto herausbeachten sollten.
Be Bear Aware-Colouring Book 0.3 MB, booklet, edition 2003
A children's guide to bear safety with pictures to colour and rules to remember. Includes artwork by Chris Caldwell. Aussi disponible en français come Gare aux ours.
Be Bear Aware 0.9 MB, brochure, edition 2004
Contains same text and illustrations as colouring book, but in brochure format, more suited to older audiences.
How to Keep Bears out of your Yard...Because Garbage Kills Bears 0.1 MB, pamphlet, edition 2003
Steps you can take to make sure bears are not attracted to your home or property.
Les ours et les ordures ménagères...une combinaison mortelle
0.1 MB, pamphlet, edition 2003
(dépliant) Comment prévenir les visites des ours dans votre cour.
How you can stay safe in Bear Country 2.6 MB, booklet, published 2008
This booklet presents a new approach for understanding bears and offers practical -- and possibly life-saving advice -- on how you can stay safe in Bear Country.
Keep Dawson City Bears Wild & Alive 920 KB
published 2009
A guide for Dawson residents on how to manage bear attractants and prevent bears from becoming food habituated and conditioned.
Birds
Attracting Winter Birds 0.9 MB, page, edition 1996
How to attract winter birds to your yard and feeder.
Birders Checklist of the Faro and Ross River Region 5 MB, pamphlet, edition 2003
A checklist of the 160 bird species observed in the Faro/Ross River region. Also available in French and German.
Liste d'observation des oiseaux de la région Faro and Ross River 5 MB, pamphlet, edition 2003
(dépliant)
Des Vogelbeobachters Checkliste für die Umgebung von Faro und Ross River 5 MB, pamphlet, edition 2003
Birds of Herschel Island 690 KB, pamphlet, edition 2000
A checklist of bird species observed at Hershel Island Natural Environment Park. Produced by the Yukon Bird Club and distributed by Environment Yukon.
Birds of Tombstone Territorial Park 0.8 MB, pamphlet, edition 2004
A checklist of bird species observed at Tombstone Territorial Park. Produced by the Yukon Bird Club and distributed by Environment Yukon.
Checklist of Yukon Birds 0.9 MB, pamphlet, edition 2005
A checklist of the 284 species of birds observed in the Yukon. Co-produced by the Yukon Bird Club and Environment Yukon.
Liste de Oiseaux du Yukon 0.5 MB, pamphlet, edition 2001
(dépliant)
Home for a Song 0.1 MB, pamphlet, edition 2008
Plans and instructions for building and placing a various bird nesting boxes.
Petit nid: beau, bon, pas cher 3 MB, pamphlet, edition 1995
Prècisions sur l'aménagement de nichoirs pour diverses éspèces d'oiseaux.
Spring Birds at Swan Haven 2 MB, booklet, edition 2002
Descriptions of waterfowl species observed at Swan Haven on the Yukon River and common sighting periods. Includes illustrations.
Swan Haven 0.6 MB, pamphlet, edition 2002
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 2 MB, pamphlet, edition 2003
Directions to and birding features of ten birding locations in the Whitehorse area. Produced by the Yukon Bird Club and distributed by Environment Yukon.
Preventing Window Strikes: Peregrine Falcon Silhouette (jpeg) 1 MB, page
Cut out silhouette and tape or glue to outside of window to help prevent songbird injury by window strikes
Guide des oiseaux qui font halte au Havre des cygnes durant la migration printanière
2004. (livret) Guide d'identification des oiseaux qui fréquentent la région pendant les mois de mars, avril et mai. Illustrations inclus.
Contact Environment Yukon to obtain a copy of this publication
Caribou
Fortymile Herd: On the Comeback Trail to the Yukon
1989. (16 p. booklet) The history of the Fortymile caribou herd. Includes map and black and white photos.
Contact Environment Yukon to obtain a copy of this publication
Porcupine Caribou: Deer of the North
1994. (brochure) A description of this herd of 100,000+ barren-ground caribou on which the Gwich’in people depend. Includes map and colour photos. Produced in conjunction with the Porcupine Caribou Management Board.
Contact Environment Yukon to obtain a copy of this publication
Yukon Caribou
1996. (leaflet) Summarizes the status of 26 Yukon caribou herds and describes basic management practices. Includes map and black and white photos.
Contact Environment Yukon to obtain a copy of this publication
Coyote, Fox, & Wolf
Keep Urban Wildlife Wild and Alive 1.4 MB
2009. Pamphlet (1.4MB PDF)
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.
Insects
Yukon Butterflies 3.6 MB, booklet, edition 2005
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, booklet, edition 1990
An 8-page pamphlet to help the Yukon gardener determine if an insect is a friend or a foe. Includes simple sketches.
Mammal Series
Yukon Mammal Series Informational Booklet 17.6 MB
A booklet of species information on Yukon Mammals including the Shrew, Collared Pika, Snowshoe Hare, Red Squirrel, Northern Flying Squirrel, Arctic Ground Squirrel, Beaver, Deer Mouse, Voles, Lemmings, Muskrat, Jumping Mice, Porcupine, Whales, Coyote, Wolf, Arctic Fox, Red Fox, Black Bear, Grizzly Bear, Polar Bear, Marten, Fisher, Ermine & Least Weasel, Mink, Wolverine, River Otter, Lynx, Caribou, Moose, Wood Bison, Mountain Goat, Thinhorn Sheep, Least Chipmunk, Little Brown Bat, and Hoary Marmot
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Moose
Yukon Moose: Biology, Management, Recreational and Subsistence Use, Distribution, Status and Harvest
1999. (32 p. booklet) This booklet provides up-to-date information about the status of Yukon moose populations, how they are managed, the benefits they provide, and their biology. Includes maps, charts, illustrations and colour photos of parasites.
Contact Environment Yukon to obtain a copy of this publication
Plants
Guidelines for Reclamation/Revegetation in the Yukon: Volumes I and II
1993. 1996. (266 p. manual in two volumes) A guide for revegetating disturbed sites in the Yukon. Volume I provides information for south-central Yukon. Volume II provides information for north Yukon.
Contact Environment Yukon to obtain a copy of this publication
Yukon Invaders 1.6 MB, mini-pamphlet, edition 2007
An pocket identification guide to help reduce the spread of invasive plants in Yukon.
Sheep
Flying in Sheep Country 1 MB, booklet, edition 2002
Describes how to minimize sheep disturbance from aircraft.
Species at Risk
Rare Plants and Animals in the Yukon
Les plantes et animaux rares du Yukon
2004. (brochure)
Contact Environment Yukon to obtain a copy of this publication
Wildlife Viewing
Yukon
Yukon's Wildlife Viewing Guide 2.4MB, booklet,
edition 2007
A kilometre-by-kilometre guide to wildlife viewing and recreation sites along major Yukon highways. Includes maps and black and white photos.
Guide d' observation de la faune et de la flore du Yukon
5.0 MB, booklet, edition 2005
Ein Führer in die Tier- und Pflanzenwelt des Yukon 4.5 MB, booklet, edition 2009
Driving the Fire Belt: North Klondike Highway 2.7 MB, pamphlet, edition 2007
Whitehorse
Wildlife in Whitehorse: A Guide to Our Natural Areas
2.0 MB, pamphlet, edition 2008
This brochure highlights some of Whitehorse’s best wildlife viewing and nature appreciation sites. 15 sites are featured. Includes colour photos and maps.
Whitehorse Naturellement! Guide des aires naturelles
1.9 MB, pamphlet, edition 2006
(dépliant) Guide des 15 meilleurs sites d'observation et d'appréciation de la faune et la flore autour de Whitehorse.
Naturbeobachtungen in Whitehorse – Ein Führer zu den Lebensräumen unserer Umgebung 3.64 MB, pamphlet, edition 2009
Diese Broschüre stellt 15 Plätze in Whitehorse vor, an denen Sie Natur erleben und geniessen können.
Faro
Viewing Wildlife in Faro 0.2 MB, pamphlet, edition 2007
A description of wildlife viewing sites in the Faro region. Includes map and black and white photos.
Naturbeobachtungen in Faro 0.2 MB, pamphlet, edition 2007
Diese Broschüre ist eine Zusammenfassung der Besonderheiten der Gegend um Faro.
Van Gorder Falls Trail 2.0 MB, booklet, edition 2005
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.
Keno
Exploring Keno Hill: Stories of a Silver Deposit 5.0 MB, booklet , edition 2004
A 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.
Viewing Alpine Wildlife on Keno Hill 0.5 MB, pamphlet, edition 2005
A description of the birds, butterflies, wildflowers and mammals that can be observed on Keno Hill on the Silver Trail. Includes colour photos.
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