The Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur (GMVF) Program provides NWT trappers with direct access to the international fur market through fur auctions. The result of this sale helps demonstrate the benefit of trapping for NWT residents and the need for continued support of this important traditional lifestyle. The Government of the Northwest Territories is fully committed to continuing to support this activity to help ensure this healthy lifestyle continues.
Publication date:
October 2025
Resource Category:
Wildlife and nature, Harvesting: Hunting, Gathering, Trapping, Fishing, Education and outreach
The Take a Family on the Land Program provides funding to NWT Indigenous communities, governments and organizations, as well as not-for-profit associations, who then support the facilitation of on the land activities for families.
Hunter Education is a free course designed to teach hunters of all backgrounds and experience levels how to be respectful of wildlife, people, the environment and themselves while hunting.
