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21 July 2021
Do not feed wildlife
The Department of Environment would like to remind the public that feeding wildlife in Nunavut is not allowed under the Wildlife Act.
17 June 2021
Community cleanups 2021
In the spirit of Avatittinnik Kamatsiarniq (Environmental Stewardship), the Government of Nunavut (GN) is encouraging Nunavummiut to get involved in...
15 June 2021
Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park buildings are closed
Please be advised that Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park buildings remain closed under the Community Gatherings Restriction Order (#6) currently in...
09 June 2021
Inspect your fuel tank to prevent a costly fuel spill
Each year, the Department of Environment performs fuel tank inspections in Nunavut. The service is provided free of charge as a courtesy to fuel tank...
07 June 2021
COVID-19 Department of Environment Services update
As part of the Government of Nunavut’s (GN) effort to protect Nunavummiut against the risk of COVID-19, GN Departments are implementing the following:
20 May 2021
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Closure of Dolphin Union Caribou harvest in Cambridge Bay
The Dolphin Union Caribou 2020-2021 harvest in Cambridge Bay is closed effective immediately. No further harvesting is allowed.
19 May 2021
Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park summer and fall road maintenance closures
Nunavut Parks and Special Places would like to advise Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park users of the park’s periodic closure during the day throughout...
04 May 2021
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Closure of Baffin Island Caribou harvest
The Baffin Island Caribou 2020-2021 harvest is closed effective immediately. No further harvesting is allowed.
05 March 2021
Call for nominations to the Nunavut Water Board
The Government of Nunavut is seeking nominations for the Nunavut Water Board (NWB).
03 March 2021
Call for members for a Climate Change Youth Advisory Committee
The Government of Nunavut’s Climate Change Secretariat is looking for youth between the ages of 18 and 29 to serve on a Climate Change Youth Advisory...
02 March 2021
Call for Nominations for Cambridge Bay and Kugluktuk park committees
The Department of Environment is currently accepting nominations to Community Joint Planning and Management Committees (CJPMCs) for the following...
19 October 2020
Waste Reduction Week Challenge
The Department of Environment is challenging Nunavummiut to participate in Waste Reduction Week from October 19 to 25.
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Latest Documents

19 July 2021
Hunting Regulations 2021-22
01 April 2021
Sport Fishing Guide 2021-22
12 March 2021
Grizzly bear harvest monitoring in Nunavut summary report
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FAQ

Where do I get a fishing licence?
Your Licence A Sport Fishing Licence is required by anyone intending to sport fish in Nunavut other than a beneficiary of the Nunavut Agreement. Licences are available from the Department of
Where do I get a hunting licence?
Most people, other than NLCA beneficiaries, require a hunting licence in order to harvest both small and large game. Sport hunters and non-beneficiary Nunavut residents can visit their local Wildlife
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