acourvil
Well-Known Member
I usually do an out of state hunting trip every year, although I missed last year due to COVID and haven't made plans for this year yet. I've been thinking about doing a trip to Canada, and I am wondering about a few things.
Is there any restriction on bringing wild game meat back into the US from Canada? I've never been interested in hunts unless I can also put something into the freezer.
What arrangements need to be made to take guns/ammunition across the border? I understand that handguns are generally not permitted, but I usually bring a couple of rifles and enough ammunition for the hunt and also enough to work out problems if anything goes wrong (e.g., 50+ rounds for each rifle.
Are there any special difficulties in obtaining tags/licenses for non-residents? I most likely would arrange for a guided hunt; is Canada like the US where guides often have access to landowner tags or other guaranteed tags?
Is there anything else I should be thinking of related to going to Canada for a hunt? It probably would not happen until the COVID situation has stabilized; I know that has created a lot of hurdles (I will be vaccinated before I go).
I would appreciate any insight from anyone who has traveled from the US into Canada for a big game hunt.
Is there any restriction on bringing wild game meat back into the US from Canada? I've never been interested in hunts unless I can also put something into the freezer.
What arrangements need to be made to take guns/ammunition across the border? I understand that handguns are generally not permitted, but I usually bring a couple of rifles and enough ammunition for the hunt and also enough to work out problems if anything goes wrong (e.g., 50+ rounds for each rifle.
Are there any special difficulties in obtaining tags/licenses for non-residents? I most likely would arrange for a guided hunt; is Canada like the US where guides often have access to landowner tags or other guaranteed tags?
Is there anything else I should be thinking of related to going to Canada for a hunt? It probably would not happen until the COVID situation has stabilized; I know that has created a lot of hurdles (I will be vaccinated before I go).
I would appreciate any insight from anyone who has traveled from the US into Canada for a big game hunt.