WildWise Yukon

04/04/2026

It's lambing season (and kidding season) again April 1st-June 15th!

If the snow doesn't deter you, here's a friendly reminder to avoid these hikes during this sensitive lambing and kidding period:
- Caribou Mountain
- Nares Mountain
- Needle Mountain
- Mount Perkins
- Mount White
- Pooly Canyon
- Sheep Mountain (Parks Canada, Yukon)

02/03/2026

🚨 THREE MOOSE KILLED IN 24 HOURS 🚨
It’s not just tragic - it’s dangerous.
In the past 24 hours alone, three moose (one pregnant) have been killed in vehicle collisions:
🛣️ Two on the Alaska Highway between Jake’s Corner and the Blue Bridge
🚗 One near Carcross
Please SLOW DOWN.
For the moose.
For yourself.
For everyone else on the road.
Photo courtesy of Carcross/Tagish First Nation Land Guardian Adam Winters.

🚨 THREE MOOSE KILLED IN 24 HOURS 🚨
It’s not just tragic - it’s dangerous.

In the past 24 hours alone, three moose (one pregnant) have been killed in vehicle collisions:
🛣️ Two on the Alaska Highway between Jake’s Corner and the Blue Bridge
🚗 One near Carcross

Please SLOW DOWN.
For the moose.
For yourself.
For everyone else on the road.

Photo courtesy of Carcross/Tagish First Nation Land Guardian Adam Winters.

01/22/2026

CAUTION! 🐑Sheep on highway! At Kluane National Park and Reserve, sheep have been frequenting the highway at the base of Thechàl Dhâl’ (Sheep Mountain).
If you are driving in this area, please slow down and watch for sheep.
The risk of highway traffic collisions is a threat to the iconic Dall’s Sheep population.

CAUTION! Sheep on highway! At Kluane National Park and Reserve, sheep have been frequenting the highway at the base of Thechàl Dhâl’ (Sheep Mountain).

If you are driving in this area, please slow down and watch for sheep.

The risk of highway traffic collisions is a threat to the iconic Dall’s Sheep population.

01/21/2026

🚨Caution: Increased wildlife on the Alaska Highway 🚨

If you’re travelling between Watson Lake and Teslin, please use extra caution. There has been a significant increase in wildlife along the highway, and animal–vehicle collisions are happening daily in this stretch.
What you can do:
• Slow down, especially during low light conditions
• Stay alert and scan the ditches and shoulders
• Be prepared for animals to travel in groups
• Avoid distractions and keep a safe distance from other vehicles
• Make sure your headlights are turned on and clean when you’re driving in dim or low light conditions.

Your awareness can help prevent collisions and keep both travellers and wildlife safe. Please share this message to help spread the word.
Want to see the current highway conditions across the Yukon? Check out 511Yukon.ca which also includes wildlife collision hotspots.

🚨Caution: Increased wildlife on the Alaska Highway 🚨

If you’re travelling between Watson Lake and Teslin, please use extra caution. There has been a significant increase in wildlife along the highway, and animal–vehicle collisions are happening daily in this stretch.

What you can do:
• Slow down, especially during low light conditions
• Stay alert and scan the ditches and shoulders
• Be prepared for animals to travel in groups
• Avoid distractions and keep a safe distance from other vehicles
• Make sure your headlights are turned on and clean when you’re driving in dim or low light conditions.

Your awareness can help prevent collisions and keep both travellers and wildlife safe. Please share this message to help spread the word.

Want to see the current highway conditions across the Yukon? Check out 511Yukon.ca which also includes wildlife collision hotspots.