Effective April 1, 2023: the Departments of Lands and Environment and Natural Resources have merged into one.

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Apply for a hunting licence

Information for hunters including how to get a licence, equipment standards, harvesting in land claim areas.

Apply for Wildlife Business Permits and Licences

Information about licences and permits required in the Northwest Territories (NWT) for wildlife-related businesses.

Apply to do research

All research in the Northwest Territories (NWT) must be licensed.

Apply to research, observe and handle wildlife in the NWT

Information for anyone researching, observing or handling wildlife in the NWT, including permits, forms and how to apply.