3.2.1

Description: 
We will develop and implement a multi-year management strategy for barren-ground caribou in the Northwest Territories.
Lead Dept: 
ENR
Priority: 
3.2
Status: 
Unfulfilled
Restructured COC: 
Economy and Environment
Number: 
1
Deputy Minister Committee: 
Economy and Environment
Background Information: 

COST OF LIVING

Commitment 3.2.1 – We will develop and implement a multi-year management strategy for barren-ground caribou in the Northwest Territories.

Barren-ground caribou are one of the most important resources of the Northwest Territories (NWT). Currently, only one of the NWT's barren-ground caribou herds is increasing (Porcupine herd), while most others are declining or stable-declining. An NWT-wide barren-ground caribou management strategy (Caribou Forever - Our Heritage, Our Responsibility) was first put in place for 2006-2010, and a revised Strategy was put in place for 2011-2015. An updated version of the Strategy for 2018-2022 is currently being developed to guide ongoing caribou management actions to support recovery and long term viability of caribou populations in the NWT (milestones 1, 2 and 3).

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and its wildlife co-management partners work together to ensure effective management, habitat conservation and sustainable use of wildlife in the NWT.

Related Mandate Commitments:

  • Commitment 3.2.2 - We will develop a range plan for boreal caribou in the Northwest Territories.
  • Commitment 3.2.3 - We will develop species-specific wildlife management strategies for the three wood bison herds and continue to monitor the populations of muskox, and moose.
  • Commitment 3.2.4 - We will develop country food programming to promote opportunities for the consumption of foods such as fish, wildlife, berries, and mushrooms.