Wildlife Act (Faune) — Canada — Yukon law | Esheria

Wildlife Act (Faune)

This part defines key terms used in the Wildlife Act, including wildlife, hunt, harass, firearm, licence, permit, Minister, and non-resident.

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Jurisdiction
Canada — Yukon
Instrument
Act or statute
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
en
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About this statute

This part defines key terms used in the Wildlife Act, including wildlife, hunt, harass, firearm, licence, permit, Minister, and non-resident. This part defines key wildlife terms and sets broad rules restricting hunting, trapping, possession, and related conduct unless the Act or regulations allow it. This provision sets rules for outfitting, guiding, and trapping in Yukon, including who may get permits or concessions, when guides are required, and several reporting and compliance duties. This provision sets rules for wildlife concessions, emergency hunting, reporting, and wildlife protection: the Minister can refuse, renew, transfer, suspend, or revoke concessions in stated cases, and people must follow reporting and anti-harassment rules. This segment regulates wildlife captivity, transport, licensing, officer powers, and several related prohibitions and reporting duties.