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52 Deer White rump patch with black-tipped tail Mule Deer Permit Hunt Only Larger ears Deer are open to hunting by permit only. See pages 13-14. Attaching the Seal Forked antlers White-tailed Deer Deer seals can be attached around the base of an antler or the tendon of a hind quarter. See page 11 for more information about seals. Evidence of Sex and Species Dark rump with white tail flash when tail is raised Female deer are protected from hunting. Smaller ears Single main antler beam The head or skull attached to the antlers, or the scrotum attached to the carcass, are considered evidence of sex for deer. You must keep evidence of sex until you get the carcass home or until a Conservation Officer has inspected it. Compulsory Submission When you kill a deer, you must deliver the incisor bar and the antlers with all or part of the skull attached to a Conservation Officer or wildlife technician no later than 15 days after the end of the month in which the deer was killed (or upon the request of a Conservation Officer). Wanted: biological samples from Yukon deer Environment Yukon is monitoring diseases and parasites affecting hunted Yukon wildlife. We want to learn about the types of diseases and parasites that are present, how many animals are affected, and in which areas of Yukon. See Monitoring Wildlife Health on page 6 for more information. In support of winter tick monitoring, successful hunters are requested to deliver the complete deer hide to a Conservation Officer or wildlife technician no later than 72 hours after the deer was killed. Hides should be rolled up hair side in. They will be tested for the presence of winter ticks and cannot be returned.
Population Outlook Both mule and white-tailed deer occur naturally in many parts of south and central Yukon. Reports date back to at least the early 1920s with mule deer reported much more frequently than white-tailed deer. A steady increase in sighting reports and road kills in recent years indicate that deer have been increasing in numbers and expanding their range. Deer are now seen regularly as far north as Dawson City and the southern Dempster Highway. Deer in Yukon are at the northern extreme of their range and, as such, are vulnerable to severe winters. Deer in southern jurisdictions are known to be sensitive to deep snow conditions, which can contribute to large die-offs. This may explain why there were fewer deer sightings and road kills in southern and central Yukon after the harsh winter of 2008/09. Recent sighting and road kill reports suggest that deer numbers may now be recovering. Hunters are asked to report all deer sightings to the TIPP Line at 1-800-661-0525. This information helps Environment Yukon track the health and distribution deer populations throughout Yukon. Permit Hunt The first deer hunting season in Yukon was implemented in 2006 for a two year trial period. A public review was undertaken in 2008 and the decision was made to continue the hunt indefinitely. All licensed hunters who wish to hunt deer in Yukon must apply for a permit through the permit hunt authorization (PHA) lottery system. First Nation beneficiaries are entitled to harvest deer under their subsistence rights as of the effective date of their settled final agreements. Interest in the deer hunt continues to be high with 400 to 500 hunters applying for the ten PHAs issued each year. As of 2010, two additional PHAs are issued each year specifically to young hunters. Between four and eight deer have been harvested each year since the hunt began. Seven were harvested in 2011. Considerations when hunting deer and elk Deer are often seen on south-facing grassland habitats, common along Yukon’s highways and river valleys. Elk primarily use aspen parkland and grassland habitats common along the Yukon’s highways in southwest Yukon. Both also make use of agricultural areas. Because these are areas also used by people, hunters will be faced with the challenge of managing their hunt in areas where human activity is common. Therefore, hunters are reminded that it is unlawful to: u Hunt within one kilometre of a residence without permission of the occupants, u Hunt in a way that is likely to cause damage to crops, livestock, domestic animals, or other personal property, u Hunt in a way that is likely to cause injury to a person, or u Discharge a firearm on or across the traveled portion of a public road or highway. Remember to get the appropriate consent to access either private or settlement land prior to hunting. 53
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Page 9 and 10: Avian Flu: Is it safe to hunt, hand
Page 11 and 12: Voluntary No-Hunting Requests Yukon
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Page 15 and 16: Permit Hunts by Lottery If you wish
Page 17 and 18: Mandatory Kill Reporting for Moose
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Page 64 and 65: 62 ZONE 1 Season Dates and Bag Limi
Page 66 and 67: 64 ZONE 2 Special Area Restrictions
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Page 78 and 79: 76 Cooperative Wildlife Management
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