The WRRB's powers and authorities are described in Chapters 12, 13, 14 and 16 of the Tłı̨chǫ Agreement.
The primary powers of the WRRB include:
- wildlife management – Chapter 12
- commercial activities related to wildlife – see section 12.10
- forest management – Chapter 13
- plant management – Chapter 14
- protected areas – Chapter 16