The NWT Barren-ground Caribou Management Strategy 2006–2010 

Caribou are one of the most important resources in the Northwest Territories.  Like many species, caribou numbers fluctuate over time.  Recent surveys and information from traditional knowledge indicate that caribou herds are currently declining across much of North America.  Given this information, the Government of the Northwest Territories, working in cooperation with wildlife co-management boards, is taking action to ensure that caribou herds throughout the NWT remain healthy and are able to increase in size again. 

The government has developed a five year strategy to guide management actions for barren-ground caribou. 

The barren-ground caribou management strategy is outlined in Caribou Forever – Our Heritage, Our Responsibility. A Barren-ground Caribou Management Strategy for the Northwest Territories 2006 – 2010.  The strategy can be viewed on our website at www.nwtwildlife.com or contact your nearest Regional ENR Office (see Contact Information).