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Game Management Zone 3

Yukon, Canada

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About Game Management Zone 3

Game Management Zone 3 is a game management zone in Yukon, Canada, set by Government of Yukon, Department of Environment, Fish and Wildlife Branch. It covers about 26,019 km² (10,046 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Dawson, about 0.4 km from its edge.

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
3
Area
26,019 km²
Area (miles)
10,046 mi²
Boundaries
2026

Public and protected land mapped inside it

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,467 km² of public or protected land inside it, 6% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:

Managerkm²Share
Selkirk First Nation9434%
Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in2911%
First Nation of Na-cho Nyäk Dun233under 1%
Environment Yukon; Selkirk First Nation0.0under 1%

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 – 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:

SpeciesDatesDetails
Elk (wapiti)Apr 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027residents source
North American porcupineApr 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027Everywhere 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 hareApr 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027Everywhere 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
American black bearAug 1, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 source
Brown bear (grizzly)Aug 1, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 source
CoyoteAug 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 source
Grey wolfAug 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027non-residents source
Grey wolfAug 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027residents source
Moose (Eurasian elk)Aug 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026males source
Mule deerAug 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026males, residents, draw source
Mule deerAug 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026males, residents, draw source
White-tailed deerAug 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026males, residents, draw source
White-tailed deerAug 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026males, residents, draw source
WolverineAug 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 source
BisonSep 1, 2026 to Mar 24, 2027firearm source
Dusky grouseSep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026Everywhere 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 ptarmiganSep 1, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027Everywhere 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 grouseSep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026Everywhere 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 grouseSep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026Everywhere except Zone 5 (own limits), Zone 6, GMS 4-03 and the parks closed to licensed hunting source
Spruce grouseSep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026Everywhere 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 ptarmiganSep 1, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027Everywhere 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 ptarmiganSep 1, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027Everywhere 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
American black bearApr 15, 2027 to Jun 21, 2027 source
Brown bear (grizzly)Apr 15, 2027 to Jun 21, 2027 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

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Questions

How big is Game Management Zone 3?

About 26,019 km² (10,046 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 3?

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,467 km² of public or protected land, 6% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Selkirk First Nation. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.

Where are the season dates for Game Management Zone 3?

This page lists 24 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 3?

In the same unit system: Game Management Zone 2, Game Management Zone 4 and Game Management Zone 5.

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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.