Programs and Services
Beverage Container Refunds/Recycling Environmental Programs, Department of Environment Telephone: (867) 667-5683 or 1-800-661-0408 local 5683 (toll free within the Yukon) Fax: (867) 393-6213 Internet: Environment Act and Regulations Email: envprot@gov.yk.ca Location: 10 Burns Road, Whitehorse Mailing address: Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6 Litter deposits are applied to liquor bottles and cans 200 ml or more. Deposits are refunded at government liquor stores in communities outside Whitehorse. In Whitehorse, return bottles (glass and plastic) and cans for deposit refunds to the Raven Recycling Centre at 100 Galena Road.
Campground Permits and Information Parks Branch, Department of Environment Telephone: (867) 667-5648 or 1-800-661-0408 (toll free within the Yukon) Fax: (867) 393-6223 Internet: Yukon Campgrounds Email: environmentyukon@gov.yk.ca Location: Yukon Government compound, Marwell Industrial Area, Whitehorse Mailing address: Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6 Yukon visitors can buy campground permits at Department of Environment offices, Territorial Agents outside of Whitehorse, and retail outlets throughout the Yukon.
Conservation Officers Conservation Officer Services Conservation Officers are located in district offices throughout the Yukon.
Whitehorse Telephone: (867) 667-5221 or 1-800-661-0408 local 5221 (toll free within the Yukon) Fax: (867) 393-6206 Location: 10 Burns Road, Whitehorse Mailing address: Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
Dawson City Telephone: (867) 993-5492 Fax: (867) 993-6003 Location: Old Territorial Administration Building, 5th Ave. and Church Street, Dawson Mailing address: Box 600, Dawson City, Yukon Y1A 1G0
Faro Telephone: (867) 994-2862 Fax: (867) 994-3433 Location: Solar Shopping Centre (next to the Faro Post Office) Mailing address: Box 98, Faro, Yukon Y0B 1K0
Haines Junction Telephone: (867) 634-2247 Fax: (867) 634-2010 Location: 109 Pringle Street, Haines Junction Mailing address: Box 5429, Haines Junction, Yukon Y0B 1L0
Mayo Telephone: (867) 996-2202 Fax: (867) 996-2916 Location: Second Floor, Yukon Government Administration Building, Mayo Mailing address: Box 40, Mayo, Yukon Y0B 1M0
Old Crow Telephone: (867) 966-3040 Fax: (867) 966-3108 Location: Across from the First Nation Administration Building, Old Crow Mailing address: Box 87, Old Crow, Yukon Y0B 1N0
Ross River Telephone: (867) 969-2202 Fax: (867) 969-2610 Location: Lot 90 - Across from the Dena General Store, Ross River Mailing address: General Delivery, Ross River, Yukon Y0B 1S0
Teslin Telephone: (867) 390-2685 Fax: (867) 390-2682 Location: Lot 4-5, Group 805, Km. 1294 Alaska Highway Mailing address: Box 97, Teslin, Yukon Y0A 1B0
Watson Lake Telephone: (867) 536-7363 Fax: (867) 536-7374 Location: 1010 Centennial Ave., Watson Lake Mailing address: Box 194, Watson Lake, Yukon Y0 1C0
TURN-IN- POACHERS (TIP) 1-800-661-0525
Environmental Programs Environmental Programs, Department of Environment Telephone: (867) 667-5683 or 1-800-661-0408 local 5683 (toll free within the Yukon) Fax: (867) 393-6213 Internet: Environmental Protection and Assessment Branch Email: envprot@gov.yk.ca Location: 10 Burns Road, Whitehorse Mailing address: Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6 The branch manages the Yukon government's Beverage Container Recycling Program, and issues permits for waste storage and handling, pesticide storage and handling, air pollution, and the use of ozone-depleting substances. The branch also coordinates the department's input into land and resource development proposals.
Export of Game Conservation Officer Services, Department of Environment Telephone: (867) 667-5221 or 1-800-661-0408 local 5221 (toll free within the Yukon) Fax: (867) 393-6206 Internet: Selling, Buying and Exporting Wildlife - Before you buy it Email: environmentyukon@gov.yk.ca Location: 10 Burns Road, Whitehorse Mailing address: Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6 Anyone who wants to ship or take any game meat, hides or any other parts out of the Yukon must have an export permit. Clearly mark containers on the outside showing the name and address of the sender, the number of the export permit, and a true statement of contents. To export a wood bison, wolf, grizzly bear, polar bear, black bear, otter or lynx outside Canada, consult a Conservation Officer for clearances that comply with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species for Flora and Fauna (CITES). This also applies to any animal products purchased through souvenir or retail outlets. The Department of Environment will not issue an export permit unless all biological submissions are made and applicable trophy fees paid. Sheep horns must have a metal plug inserted by a Conservation Officer or wildlife technician to qualify for an export permit.
Firearms Safety Training Conservation Officer Services, Department of Environment Hunter Education Coordinator Telephone: (867) 667-5617 or 1-800-661-0408 local 5617 (toll free within the Yukon) Fax: (867) 393-6206 Internet: Hunter Education and Ethics Development E-mail: larry.leigh@gov.yk.ca Location: 10 Burns Road, Whitehorse Mailing address: Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6 The Canadian Firearms Safety Course is part of the overall Hunter Education and Ethics Development (HEED) course. To take only the Firearms Safety Course for a Firearms Licence, contact the federal Chief Firearms Officer at (867) 667-5332.
Fishing Licence Fish and Wildlife Branch, Department of Environment Telephone: (867) 667-5199 or 1-800-661-0408 local 5199 (toll free within the Yukon) Fax: (867) 393-6263 Internet: http://www.environmentyukon.gov.yk.ca/yukonfishing/default.html Email: environmentyukon@gov.yk.ca Location: 10 Burns Road, Whitehorse Mailing address: Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6 Yukon fishing licences are sold at sporting goods, hardware and general stores, highway lodges, Department of Environment offices, and the federal Department of Fisheries & Oceans. A Salmon Catch Card is also necessary for salmon fishing. A separate licence is required for fishing in Kluane National Park and Ivvavik National Park and is available at Parks Canada offices. Read the Fishing Regulations Summary for information on regulations, catch and possession limits, area closures, biological programs, and fishing spots. Get the summary when you buy a licence.
Hunting Licence Conservation Officer Services, Department of Environment Telephone: (867) 667-5221 or 1-800-667-0408 local 5221 (toll free within the Yukon) Fax: (867) 393-6206 Internet: Hunting Information and Regulations Highlights Email: environmentyukon@gov.yk.ca Location: 10 Burns Road, Whitehorse Mailing address: Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6 Hunting licences are available from most sporting goods, hardware and general stores, highway lodges, and all Department of Environment offices. Get a Hunting Regulations Summary with your licence.
Parks Parks Branch, Department of Environment Telephone: (867) 667-5648 or 1-800-661-0408 local 5648 (toll free within the Yukon) Fax: (867) 393-6223 Internet: Parks Branch Email: environmentyukon@gov.yk.ca Location: 9029 Quartz Road, Marwell Area, Building 271 Mailing address: Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6 For information on territorial parks contact Parks Branch. Visitor Information Centres also have brochures on territorial and national parks.
Trapping Habitat and Regional Management, Department of Environment Telephone: (867) 667-5221 or 1-800-661-0408 local 5221 (toll free within the Yukon) Fax: (867) 393-6206 Internet: Trapping Information and Regulations Highlights Email: environmentyukon@gov.yk.ca Location: 10 Burns Road, Whitehorse Mailing address: Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6 Get a Trapping Regulations Summary, assistant trapper's licence, trapping licence or other material from Conservation Officers or the harvest management technician. Canadian citizens over the age of 16 who have successfully completed a recognized trapper training workshop may qualify for a licence. A residency requirement is also in place.
Wood Cutting Wood Cutting permits are issued by the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources. See Forestry - Timber Harvest Permits and Forms.
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Department of Environment Government of Yukon Box 2703 Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Y1A 2C6
Location 10 Burns Road Phone: 867-667-5652 Toll free (in Yukon): 1-800-661-0408, local 5652 Fax: 867-393-6213 Email: environmentyukon @gov.yk.ca
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