Yukon Hunting - Department of Environment - Government of Yukon

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Wolves, Coyotes and Wolverines
Wolves and coyotes may be taken on a big game licence. Wolverines may be taken on
a big game licence only by resident hunters and hunters guided by a registered Yukon
outfitter. It is unlawful to waste the pelts of these animals.
Cougars
The carcass of a male cougar was found near Watson Lake in the fall of 2000. Twentyfive
reliable cougar sightings in Yukon since 1944 suggest cougars were present in low
numbers. The carcass, however, was the first hard evidence that cougars range here.
Recently, photographic evidence was provided. A strong relationship between cougar
sightings and mule deer observations indicates cougars may have followed the mule
deer, its prime food source, as mule deer expanded their range into Yukon. Please report
all cougar sightings to Environment Yukon. All cougars are protected from hunting.
Chisana Caribou Herd
The Chisana Caribou Herd is protected from hunting. From 2003 to 2006, captive
rearing was used to stabilize the herd. Herd population is now estimated at 700
caribou. The herd will be managed in accordance with the Management Plan for the
Chisana Caribou Herd.
Muskox
Compulsory Pelt Sealing for Wolves and Wolverines
If you kill a wolf or a wolverine you must submit the pelt to a Conservation
Officer within 15 days of the end of the month in which the animal was
killed or BEFORE the pelt is sold or transferred, whichever comes first.
Pelts are sealed with a numbered metal tag. A $10.00 sealing fee is charged
for wolf and wolverine pelts, GST extra.
Specially Protected and Other Wildlife
The Yukon muskox population is believed to number 150–200 animals in several small
herds ranging across the Yukon North Slope. Muskox have been removed from the
specially protected list but are not open to hunting. A muskox management plan is
being developed. There may be future harvesting opportunities.