This Act concerns the management and conservation of wildlife in Yukon, it consists of 236 sections divided into 13 parts. Part 1 provides general rules for hunting and trapping, regulating the use of vehicles, bait, lights and others and prohibits hunting in wildlife sanctuaries. Part 2 deals with outfitting, guiding and trapping and related concessions; Part 3 covers emergency and defence of person and property, Part 4 contains miscellaneous provisions, among others, on harassment of wildlife, trespass and trafficking in wildlife. Part 5 covers licences, setting conditions for approval, refusals and transferring. Part 6 is dedicated to conservation officers and wildlife technicians while Part 7 deals with enforcement, Part 8 with offences and penalties. Part 9 establishes the Conservation Fund with the objective to support projects and activities respecting conservation, protection and management of wildlife and its habitat. Part 10 deals with habitat protection and with the designation of Habitat Protection Areas. Part 11 covers administration of the Act, Part 12 regulations and Part 13 is dedicated to the Inuvialuit final agreement for the harvesting of wildlife in the Yukon North Slope.
Canada · 2002-01-01