Wildlife viewing tips
If you sign onto a package tour with the aim of viewing NWT wildlife, your guides will explain the principles of safe, responsible encounters. They will take every precaution against negative impacts on wildlife and the environment.
Here are some of the common-sense ways in which you can help ensure a successful expedition:
Travel in the early mornings and evening, since wildlife tends to be more active at these times. While you're out on the land, stop frequently to make observations. Check for fresh droppings and tracks, and if you see them, slowly scan the landscape for movement. Take your time.
Once you spot wildlife, keep your distance. Use binoculars, spotting scopes, and telephoto lenses to get more detailed views or better photos without disturbing the wildlife or endangering yourself. Never feed wildlife.
To learn about preventing negative encounters with bears, order a copy of Safety in Bear Country, available from:
NWT Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development
P.O. Box 1320
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9
Tel: (867) 920-8974 Fax: (867) 873-0163
NWT Tourism Box 610, Yellowknife NT X1A 2N5 Canada
Toll-free number: 1-800-661-0788
International: +1-867-873-7200
Email: info@spectacularnwt.com
