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Wolves
Harvest
Levels
Wolves in the NWT are classified as both a
big game species and a furbearer.
Big Game Species
Currently
in the NWT, wolves are managed mostly by controlling the hunting season for
resident and
non-resident hunters. Residents are allowed to harvest any number of
wolves in accordance with the number of tags held. Non-residents must hunt
with a licenced outfitter and only in specific areas. Most outfitters that
guide wolf hunts are in the Mackenzie Mountains. General Hunting Licence
holders (including all natives, most Metis and a few long-time non-native
residents) may hunt during any season.
The numbers
in the following chart have been taken from the annual NWT Resident Hunter
Survey performed by RWED. Non-resident harvest numbers have been collected
from Regional RWED offices.
|
Year |
Resident
Harvest |
Non-resident
Harvest |
Total |
| 1992/1993 |
35 |
7 |
42 |
| 1993/1994 |
74 |
7 |
81 |
| 1994/1995 |
95 |
15 |
110 |
| 1995/1996 |
57 |
14 |
71 |
| 1996/1997 |
75 |
11 |
86 |
| 1997/1998 |
40 |
17 |
57 |
| 1998/1999 |
24 |
9 |
33 |
| 1999/2000 |
12 |
11 |
23 |
| 2000/2001 |
4 |
14 |
18 |
| 2001/2002 |
36 |
15 |
51 |
| 2002/2003 |
not available |
11 |
11 |
| 2003/2004 |
not available |
12 |
12 |
Furbearer
Wolf pelts from the NWT are considered
superior to those at auction from other jurisdictions. Their fur tends to be
of a higher quality due to an abundant food supply and a relatively
undisturbed habitat. For these reasons, NWT prime fur is sold for top dollar
at auction.
|
Year |
Harvest |
Average price per pelt |
Total Value |
|
1992/1993 |
93 |
$167 |
$15,562 |
|
1993/1994 |
121 |
$215 |
$26,057 |
|
1994/1995 |
119 |
$218 |
$25,989 |
|
1995/1996 |
59 |
$243 |
$14,355 |
|
1996/1997 |
86 |
$286 |
$24,601 |
|
1997/1998 |
175 |
$173 |
$30,376 |
|
1998/1999 |
62 |
$270 |
$16,746 |
|
1999/1900 |
75 |
$144 |
$10,834 |
|
2000/2001 |
95 |
$223 |
$21,267 |
|
2001/2002 |
170 |
$297 |
$50,504 |
|
2002/2003 |
79 |
$176 |
$13,977 |
|
2003/2004 |
143 |
$169 |
$24,200 |
Wolves in the NWT are
harvested in compliance with the
Agreement on International Humane Trap Standards. The NWT has
committed to implementing these standards and enforcing the use of certified
humane traps.
For more information
on the types of humane traps used in the NWT, contact the Humane Trap
Research and Development website at
http://www.fur.ca/index-e/index.asp
Northwest Territories Trapping Regulations (WordPerfect
or
PDF) |
