Programs and Services
All research in the Northwest Territories (NWT) must be licensed.
Information for anyone researching, observing or handling wildlife in the NWT, including permits, forms and how to apply.
Information about description, distribution, harvest and diseases of the Arctic Fox in the Northwest Territories.
Information about herds, harvest and management of barren-ground caribou in the Northwest Territories
Information about bats in the NWT.
Information about bear safety in the Northwest Territories.
A program bringing neighbours together to take long-term, expert-guided, FireSmart action
Information about biodiversity and biodiversity action planning in the Northwest Territories.
Information about description, distribution, trends, protection, research and life cycle of birds of prey in the NWT.
Information about description, distribution, harvesting and habitat of black bears in the Northwest Territories.
Description, distribution, habitat, management and species at risk status of boreal caribou in the NWT.
There are five types of caribou in the NWT. Risks and management considerations for each type are very different.
Information about climate change in the Northwest Territories, and the Climate Change Strategic Framework.
Submit public comments about the management and conservation of wildlife or their habitat in the Northwest Territories.
Information about compliance, enforcement, Officers, and Inspectors.
Information on the GNWT's contaminated sites program.
Description, distribution, habitat, diseases and harvesting of the Dall's sheep in the NWT
Information on how to safely and properly dispose of household hazardous waste.