Starting April 1, 2026, you must provide proof of residency if you are applying for a Yukon resident hunting licence for the first time, or if you did not have a licence the previous year.
You must show original documents that confirm your:
- full legal name;
- date of birth;
- photo; and
- signature.
We also need to see documents that show you:
- are Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
- are a legal resident in the Yukon for at least 1 year; and
- have spent at least 185 days in the territory during that time.
Submit complete and accurate documents to avoid delays. Licensing staff may ask for additional information if needed.
Identity documents
You can use a combination of the following documents to confirm your identity:
- Valid Canadian passport
- Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL)
- Permanent Resident card
- Valid foreign passport with immigration documents
- Certificate of Indian status (Status card)
- Yukon driver’s licence or general identification card issued more than 1 year ago
Residency documents
You must provide a different document for each of the following categories:
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Legal resident of the Yukon for 1 year
- Have been physically present in the Yukon for 185 days within the last year
We accept the following documents to prove your Yukon residency.
| Document | 1. Canadian citizen or permanent resident | 2. Legal resident of the Yukon for 1 year | 3. Physically present in the Yukon for 185 days within the last year |
| Valid Canadian passport | Yes | No | No |
| Canadian-issued birth certificate | Yes | No | No |
| Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) | No | No | No |
| Permanent Resident card | Yes | No | No |
| Valid foreign passport with immigration documents | Yes | No | No |
| Certificate of Indian status (Status card) | No | No | No |
| Yukon driver's licence or general identification card issued more than 1 year ago | No | Yes | No |
| Employment confirmation of job located in the territory confirming employment for past year | No | Yes | Yes |
| Verification of receiving social assistance in previous year | No | Yes | Yes |
| Property tax notice | No | Yes | No |
| Water and sewer bills | No | Yes | No |
| Bank or credit card statements | No | Yes | Yes |
| Utility bills (e.g. electric, Northwestel) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Proof of home insurance for a residential Yukon address | No | Yes | No |
| Pay stubs for Yukon employer showing full time hours for at least half a year (975 hours is 26 weeks x 37.5 hours) | No | No | Yes |
| Active certificate of title for residential Yukon property transferred >one year ago to the applicant’s name | No | Yes | No |
| Signed residential tenancy agreement | No | Yes | Yes |
| Notice of assessment page 2 from previous year showing Lines 42800 and 61500 (Yukon tax and tax credits claimed) | No | Yes | No |
| Northern Residents Deduction form showing >184 days claimed alongside Notice of Assessment from same year showing Yukon address | No | Yes | Yes |
Documents that prove you’re a legal resident in the Yukon for 1 year must be dated from 1 year ago and show the current address on your government-issued photo ID.
If you have recently moved within the Yukon, you may provide additional documents to confirm your current address.
If you have questions, email [email protected] or call 867-667-8005.