
HUNTING SEASONS IN NORTHWEST TERRITORIES, CANADA 2025–26: Big Game and Small Game, Licenses, and Regulations Guide Plan your 2025–26 Northwest Territories hunt with our territory‑by‑territory guide—season dates, bag limits, licenses, bow & rifle rules, and key game species: Barren‑ground Caribou, Muskox, Waterfowl and more. Northwest Territories’ vast taiga forests, boreal plains and Arctic lowlands host prolific barren‑ground caribou herds, healthy muskox populations and critical migratory waterfowl staging zones. Governed by the Government of Northwest Territories Department of Environment and Natural Resources, hunting is managed across large wildlife regions that blend indigenous co‑management and clear seasonal frameworks. Popular pursuits include summer and fall caribou tag draws, muskox hunts, polar bear quotas and waterfowl excursions—supported by detailed regional regulations to ensure sustainable, ethical harvests. What Is There to Hunt in Northwest Territories? Big Game:
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