Harvesting: Hunting, Gathering, Trapping, Fishing

Apply to research, observe and handle wildlife in the NWT
Wildlife diseases
Apply for Hunters and Trappers Disaster Compensation
In the event that a traditional harvester in the Northwest Territories suffers loss or damage to equipment or assets because of a natural disaster, compensation may be available.
Overview
This program provides compensation to traditional harvesters in the Northwest Territories who have suffered loss or damage to equipment or assets because of a natural disaster.
Community Harvesters Assistance Program
Overview
The Community Harvesters Assistance Program provides funding assistance to hunters and trappers to offset capital and operating costs of harvesting activities. Funding is available for the purchase of small tools and related equipment that is required to store, process and preserve foods from community hunts or harvests.
Apply for Take a Kid Trapping Funding
Trapping and harvesting
Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Program
The Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Program (GMVFP) provides Northwest Territories (NWT) trappers with “one window” access to the international fur auction market for fur harvested in the NWT. In addition, the Program actively markets and promotes fur through partnerships with other har