Nunavut gov’t proposes a tenfold increase to Baffin Island caribou harvest – CBC

Jun 12, 2026

Researchers say there’s been a “dramatic recovery” in the population

The Nunavut government is recommending a tenfold increase to the Baffin Island caribou harvest after a “dramatic recovery” in the population.

The proposal is detailed in a submission to the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board (NWMB) for its upcoming meetings beginning June 24 in Kinngait. The board has the authority under the Nunavut Agreement to set harvest levels.

Right now, the total allowable harvest for the 2026 season is 550 caribou and that figure is set to increase by 50 each following year.

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