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Waterfowl HuntingDucks, geese, coots and snipe can be hunted in the NorthwestTerritories provided you possess a valid federal Migratory GameBird Hunting Permit, with a Canadian Wildlife Habitat ConservationStamp. Waterfowl hunting season in the Northwest Territories isbetween September 1 and December 10. In September and earlyOctober duck hunters find excellent opportunities for adventure inthe Great Slave Lake area, which lies on the path of four flyways.Several outfitters offer guided waterfowl hunting experiences. Atthe season’s opening, migrants from the north are joining the localducks. Throughout September more ducks arrive as others headsouth, so there is a continual influx of new birds.Information on seasons, bag limits and fees is available from theCanadian Wildlife Service or from a Post Office in Canada.Northwest Territories Hunting RegulationsA summary of the NWT Hunting Regulations is available from the Department of Environment andNatural Resources, Government of the NWT. The regulations outline all license requirements andfees, bag limits for various species, bow hunting regulations, wildlife export permits, hunting areasand restrictions and much more. A copy of the regulations can be downloaded at:www.enr.gov.nt.ca/_live/wpPages/hunting-regulations.aspxNORTHWEST TERRITORIES TOURISM | 2012 HUNTING GUIDE | 1.800.661.0788 | SPECTACULARNWT.COM 19