Yukon Fish & Game Association

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

Come help celebrate and promote salmon conservation and recognize the hard work of Yukon Energy and YFGA fish ladder staff as we enjoy a good return of salmon!
With the 5 year moratorium on Yukon River Chinook harvest- now is your chance to make a difference.
See YOU tomorrow!

07/14/2026

Another Successful YFGA Youth Outdoor Education Camp! 🏕️

From July 1–5, twelve young Yukoners spent five unforgettable days at Lapie Lakes learning fly fishing, archery, firearm safety, trapping, canoeing, wilderness survival skills, hide tanning, campcraft, and much more.

This year, we received an unprecedented number of applications from youth across the Yukon—a testament to the growing interest in outdoor education and the importance of programs like this. While we could only accommodate twelve campers, it's inspiring to see so many young Yukoners eager to get outside, learn new skills, and develop a deeper appreciation for Yukon wildlife and conservation.

A huge thank you to our outstanding chaperones and instructors—Richard Cherepak, Tracy Bowers, Kathryn Grimmett, and Dustin Doerntlein—for making this camp such a success. We'd also like to thank Aaron Florian, and Greg and Lorna Spenner of Yukon Stone Outfitters, for their incredible hospitality, outstanding meals, and the countless hours they dedicated to teaching and mentoring our campers throughout the week.

Thank you to everyone who contributed their time, knowledge, and support to make this year's camp possible.

We can't wait to do it all again next year! 🌲🐟

06/25/2026

🐏 Looking for something to do this Saturday night?

Join Yukon Unguided for Sheep Night—an evening dedicated to Yukon hunting, conservation, and the outdoor community, all while supporting the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Trust and its work to restore, protect, and enhance Yukon’s fish, wildlife, and natural habitats.

Whether you're gearing up for the upcoming hunting season or simply have a passion for Yukon’s wild places, this promises to be an informative and enjoyable evening.

📅 Saturday, June 27
🕢 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre, Whitehorse

The Yukon Fish & Game Association is pleased to support this event and hopes to see many of our members there!

🎟️ Get your tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sheep-night-tickets-1992034856881

06/09/2026

🚨 Reminder for Parents!🚨

Applications for the 2026 YFGA Youth Outdoor Education Camp close tomorrow (June 10) at 4:00 PM Yukon Time!

The camp runs July 1–5 at Lapie Lakes and is open to Yukon youth ages 12–15. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn outdoor skills, conservation, fishing, canoeing, campcraft, and more.

Apply before the deadline!

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2026 YFGA Youth Outdoor Education Camp

05/26/2026

🌲Reminder that applications are open for the 2026 YFGA Youth Outdoor Education Camp!🌲

Calling all Yukon youth ages 12–15! Join us July 1–5 at beautiful Lapie Lakes for an unforgettable outdoor adventure focused on conservation education, ethical harvest, responsible fishing practices, backcountry skills, camp life, and hands-on learning with experienced mentors.

The camp is FREE for participants with a YFGA family membership, but spots are limited to just 12 campers!

📍 Learn more and download the application form here: https://www.yukonfga.ca/news-posts/2026-yfga-youth-outdoor-education-camp

📅 Application deadline: June 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM Yukon time

Questions?

Call the YFGA Office at (867) 667-4263 or email [email protected]

05/26/2026

What an incredible day at the 2026 Wolf Creek Fry Release!

On Sunday, hundreds of Yukoners came together to take part in one of our favourite annual traditions - helping release chinook salmon fry into Wolf Creek and doing our small part to support the future of chinook salmon.

To every family, child, volunteer, partner, and community member who came out to take part in salmon conservation - thank you.

A heartfelt thank you to Ta’an Kwäch’än Council Elder Rose Irvine (joined by Elders Patty Boss and Bengie Clethero) for providing such a meaningful and inspiring opening ceremony and prayer before the fry release.

Thank you to Warren and Stephanie at the Whitehorse Hatchery for raising the Chinook salmon fry, transporting them to the event, and taking the time to provide an engaging and educational opening talk for the kids before the release. Your work behind the scenes makes this event possible, and we’re incredibly grateful for everything you do to support Yukon salmon conservation.

This event would not be possible without the incredible support of our partners:

🐟 Whitehorse Hatchery
🐟 Kwanlin Dün First Nation
🐟 Ta'an Kwäch'än Council
🐟 Carcross/Tagish First Nation
🐟 EDI Environmental Dynamics Inc.
🐟 Yukon Energy
🐟 Whitehorse Fish Ladder
🐟 Fisheries and Oceans Canada

A very special thank you to Canadian Tire Whitehorse for generously donating a brand-new BBQ that will help support YFGA community events for years to come, and to Super A Foods (Porter Creek) for donating the hamburgers and hamburger buns that helped keep everybody fed throughout the day.

We also want to extend a huge thank you to Last Run Films and the National Film Board for being on site to document the event as part of their upcoming documentary, The Last Run: Saving Our Salmon. We’re honoured that this important Yukon conservation story is being shared with a broader audience.

Salmon conservation must be a collaborative effort - it takes all of us.

Thank you for joining us, supporting this event, and for helping inspire the next generation of Yukoners ❤️🐟❤️

05/24/2026

WOLF CREEK FRY RELEASE IS TODAY!

Join us from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Wolf Creek Campground for one of the Yukon Fish & Game Association’s favourite annual family events!

Come celebrate Yukon salmon conservation and help release Chinook salmon fry into Wolf Creek.

🎬 Special guests: Film crew on site capturing footage for The Last Run: Saving Our Salmon (NFB / Last Run Films)

Today’s Schedule:

🔥 11:00 AM – Event opens
🍔 11:30 AM – Free BBQ lunch provided by YFGA
🐟 11:30 AM – Educational booths, activities
🗣️ 1:00 PM – Fry Release (with opening words from Ta’an Kwäch’än Elders)

This is a FREE, family-friendly event — bring the kids and come be part of a Yukon tradition!