game management zone · Government of Yukon, Department of Environment, Fish and Wildlife Branch
Game Management Zone 1
Yukon, Canada
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About Game Management Zone 1
Game Management Zone 1 is a game management zone in Yukon, Canada, set by Government of Yukon, Department of Environment, Fish and Wildlife Branch. It covers about 90,763 km² (35,044 mi²). Towns inside it include Dempster (Highway), Old Crow and Rock River.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Government of Yukon, Department of Environment, Fish and Wildlife Branch's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- 1
- Area
- 90,763 km²
- Area (miles)
- 35,044 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 44,848 km² of public or protected land inside it, 49% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Parks Canada Agency | 14,176 | 16% |
| Government of Yukon, Aklavik Hunters and Trappers Committee, Aklavik Community Corporation | 8,461 | 9% |
| Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation | 7,660 | 8% |
| Environment Yukon; Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation | 5,905 | 7% |
| Environment Yukon; First Nation of Na-cho Nyäk Dun; Tetlit Gwich'in Council | 4,654 | 5% |
| Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation; Environment Yukon | 4,091 | 5% |
| Environment Yukon; First Nation of Na-cho Nyäk Dun; Tetlit Gwich'in Council; Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation | 1,620 | 2% |
| Environment Yukon; First Nation of Na-cho Nyäk Dun; Tetlit Gwich'in Council | 1,611 | 2% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 2,102 | 2% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (NRCan, Aboriginal Lands of Canada); Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Yukon; Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database)
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Government of Yukon, Department of Environment, Fish and Wildlife Branch's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| North American porcupine | Apr 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | Everywhere except Zone 6 (Kluane Wildlife Sanctuary), GMS 4-03 (Ddhaw Ghro Habitat Protection Area) and the national and territorial parks closed to licensed hunting source |
| Snowshoe hare | Apr 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | Everywhere except Zone 6 (Kluane Wildlife Sanctuary), GMS 4-03 (Ddhaw Ghro Habitat Protection Area) and the national and territorial parks closed to licensed hunting source |
| Dusky grouse | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | Everywhere except Zone 6 (Kluane Wildlife Sanctuary), GMS 4-03 (Ddhaw Ghro Habitat Protection Area) and the national and territorial parks closed to licensed hunting source |
| Rock ptarmigan | Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027 | Everywhere except Zone 6 (Kluane Wildlife Sanctuary), GMS 4-03 (Ddhaw Ghro Habitat Protection Area) and the national and territorial parks closed to licensed hunting source |
| Ruffed grouse | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | Everywhere except Zone 6 (Kluane Wildlife Sanctuary), GMS 4-03 (Ddhaw Ghro Habitat Protection Area) and the national and territorial parks closed to licensed hunting source |
| Sharp-tailed grouse | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | Everywhere except Zone 5 (own limits), Zone 6, GMS 4-03 and the parks closed to licensed hunting source |
| Spruce grouse | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | Everywhere except Zone 6 (Kluane Wildlife Sanctuary), GMS 4-03 (Ddhaw Ghro Habitat Protection Area) and the national and territorial parks closed to licensed hunting source |
| White-tailed ptarmigan | Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027 | Everywhere except Zone 6 (Kluane Wildlife Sanctuary), GMS 4-03 (Ddhaw Ghro Habitat Protection Area) and the national and territorial parks closed to licensed hunting source |
| Willow ptarmigan | Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027 | Everywhere except Zone 6 (Kluane Wildlife Sanctuary), GMS 4-03 (Ddhaw Ghro Habitat Protection Area) and the national and territorial parks closed to licensed hunting source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Government of Yukon, Department of Environment, Fish and Wildlife Branch
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Game Management Zone 1
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Game Management Zone 1?
About 90,763 km² (35,044 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Government of Yukon, Department of Environment, Fish and Wildlife Branch's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Game Management Zone 1?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 44,848 km² of public or protected land, 49% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Parks Canada Agency. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Game Management Zone 1?
This page lists 9 seasons a person has checked against Government of Yukon, Department of Environment, Fish and Wildlife Branch's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Game Management Zone 1?
In the same unit system: Game Management Zone 2.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Yukon. Licence: Open Government Licence – Yukon. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Government of Yukon, Department of Environment, Fish and Wildlife Branch. The official regulations and maps have the final word.