Backyard hens & livestock — Haines Junction, Yukon

Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?

In the Village of Haines Junction, Yukon, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Haines Junction Animal Control Bylaw #83-95, verified 2026-09-29. Livestock rule: Domestic livestock may be kept in agricultural zones; in Country Residential, maximum 5 per lot. Residential zones permit only dogs and cats. Permit or licence: Special permit required for poultry and bees.

Village of Haines Junction Animal Control Bylaw #83-95 adopted bylaw
hens permitted no s. 5(b)(i); s. 6
bees permitted no s. 16(a)
livestock rule Domestic livestock may be kept in agricultural zones; in Country Residential, maximum 5 per lot. Residential zones permit only dogs and cats. s. 5(b)(ii); s. 6
permit or licence Special permit required for poultry and bees. s. 5(b)(i); s. 16(a)
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No person may own poultry (including chickens and pigeons) except by special permit or in an agriculture zone where permitted. Domestic livestock may be kept in agricultural zones, and in the Country Residential zone up to 5 per lot; Residential zones allow dogs and cats only. Bees and beehives are not permitted without a special permit; unpermitted hives must be

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