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WolverineGulo guloThe largest member of the mustelid family (weasels, otters andthe like), wolverines are highly prized for their fur and highlyrespected for their reputation as fierce predators.CHARACTERISTICSFamed for their courage andaggression, wolverines aretough, but tend to obtainmuch of their diet fromscavenging. They are knownas “skunk bears,” due to theirsquat, muscular appearanceand striped fur.CHALLENGESReclusive, and rare – theyhave low birth-rates andtheir ranges are extremelysensitive to human impact –the wolverine is anelusive prey.SEASONJuly 1 – June 30August 1 – April 15December 1 – March 15August 15 – October 31July 25 – October 31depending on regionTERRAINWolverines adapt to almostany terrain that offers gameor carrion, but human impacthas restricted their currentrange to the tundra andboreal forest.BAG LIMIT1 or more in accordance withnumber of tags held.NORTHWEST TERRITORIES TOURISM | 2012 HUNTING GUIDE | 1.800.661.0788 | SPECTACULARNWT.COM 15