Sanctuaries and Parks

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Territorial Parks

Hunting is not permitted within Territorial Parks in the NWT.

Wildlife Sanctuaries and Preserves

Although firearms may be carried for protection, hunting is prohibited in a sanctuary or preserve. Bows or crossbows may not be taken into a wildlife sanctuary.

Wildlife Sanctuaries: Thelon

Preserves: Norah Willis Mitchener Wildlife Preserve and Peel River Preserve G/WP/01

National Parks and Park Reserves

As prescribed in federal legislation, sport hunting is not permitted in the national parks and national park reserves of the NWT.

National Parks: Wood Buffalo, Tuktuk Nogait, Aulavik

National Park Reserves: Nahanni

Migratory Bird Sanctuaries

The hunting of migratory birds is not permitted in migratory bird sanctuaries. For a list of federal Migratory Bird Sanctuaries and regulations pertaining to them, contact:

Canadian Wildlife Service
5204-50th Ave, Suite 301
Yellowknife, NT X1A 1E2
Office: (867) 669-4700
Fax: (867) 873-6776

Or click here to visit their website