Equipment
Hunting Equipment
Papers
Clothing
Important: Wildlife regulations state that rifle hunters require colours (white or orange vest or long sleeve jacket and an orange hat).
Bow hunters may use camouflage.
Other Personal Gear (optional)
- rifle / bow / muzzle-loader
- ammunition / arrows
- hard gun case & lock
- back or fanny pack (optional)
- binoculars (optional)
- compass (minerals interfere in compass readings in north camp)
- knife/multi-tool
- flashlight (s)
- spare batteries
- lighter/waterproof matches
Papers
- correspondence with outfitters name and address (may
be asked at border) - airline tickets
- Non-resident Firearms Declaration - in triplicate, unsigned (sign at border) with $50.00
Cdn. (link at bottom of page) - VALID PASSPORT
- photo drivers license
- Travel Medical insurance (we would suggest, especially for in flu/Covid season). *It is usually only a minimal cost, but may save you a headache in the case of a medical emergency. We order ours through our CAA (AAA) when we travel.
Clothing
Important: Wildlife regulations state that rifle hunters require colours (white or orange vest or long sleeve jacket and an orange hat).
Bow hunters may use camouflage.
- wool sweater or down vest
- stocking hat or toque
- hand muffs
- rubber boots
- leather hunting boots
- camp shoes (lightweight slip-on)
- polypropylene or wool socks
- lightweight socks
- blue jeans
- sweat pants and shirt
- t-shirts - thermax or polypropylene
- flannel shirts
- long underwear
- underwear - shorts
- glove liners
- gloves
Other Personal Gear (optional)
- camera and film (or SD card)
- video camera
- extra glasses
- shaving kit
- sunglasses
- medication, if any
- spring / bear season can be during allergy season
- spare rifle and/or scope
- laser rangefinder
- GPS
information on bringing Guns across Border:We have never had any hunting clients who have encountered any trouble at the border bringing their guns into Canada. Just be sure you have all the forms needed and sign them in front of a customs officer.
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A Non-Resident Firearms Declaration form will be needed and can be downloaded here :
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Advice from a regular hunting client:
"If they (your hunters) were to find a border patrol office, they could do the paperwork on their guns ahead of time and speed it up a little. Most airports have someone also. But it really is not required. Flying with guns is a breeze. If going to Canada to hunt regularly, I would suggest taking their guns to the nearest customs office and get a Customs Form 4457 . It is not required, but it makes life easier (especially coming back into the US)." S. Schafer, ND
"If they (your hunters) were to find a border patrol office, they could do the paperwork on their guns ahead of time and speed it up a little. Most airports have someone also. But it really is not required. Flying with guns is a breeze. If going to Canada to hunt regularly, I would suggest taking their guns to the nearest customs office and get a Customs Form 4457 . It is not required, but it makes life easier (especially coming back into the US)." S. Schafer, ND
Updated Feb. 19/22 - **Travel and Covid 19 updates
**2020 and 2021 have seen some tough times with health issues, restrictions, business shut downs, border shut downs and more. The hunting adventures we have all looked forward to have been postponed, some for 2 years. But we are ready and have been using this time to prepare and get set for border openings. We have been unable to offer much in the way of reliable travel information other than borders have been closed for international travel for over a year and a half. We have watched and waited for a time when we could offer reliable updates. As of August 9th (and more changes to come Sept 7) there are some anticipated changes to the travel bans. Here is what we have found as of July 2021:
**For more detailed information visit **(Updated Feb 19/22) :
(Important new updates, lessening restrictions somewhat) www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2022/02/government-of-canada-lightens-border-measures-as-part-of-transition-of-the-pandemic-response.html
** Checklist for Border crossing : travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada#at-border
**For a video on border crossing: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/multimedia/ncov/menu-eng.html
You will need to download the ArriveCAN mobile app. to enter your information. Here are some instructions for that process: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/arrivecan.htmlwww.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/arrivecan.html
If you do NOT have a smartphone to use the App: If you don't have a compatible smartphone, you can submit your information through the browser version of ArriveCAN on any computer. This can include a public computer at a library, an internet café or a hotel.
These places will also often have a printer, allowing you to print out your ArriveCAN receipt. Upon arrival, a Canadian Border Services officer will ask to see your ArriveCAN receipt. If you're not carrying a smartphone or other device, be sure to have a printout of our ArriveCAN receipt ready.
(Important new updates, lessening restrictions somewhat) www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2022/02/government-of-canada-lightens-border-measures-as-part-of-transition-of-the-pandemic-response.html
** Checklist for Border crossing : travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada#at-border
**For a video on border crossing: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/multimedia/ncov/menu-eng.html
You will need to download the ArriveCAN mobile app. to enter your information. Here are some instructions for that process: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/arrivecan.htmlwww.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/arrivecan.html
If you do NOT have a smartphone to use the App: If you don't have a compatible smartphone, you can submit your information through the browser version of ArriveCAN on any computer. This can include a public computer at a library, an internet café or a hotel.
These places will also often have a printer, allowing you to print out your ArriveCAN receipt. Upon arrival, a Canadian Border Services officer will ask to see your ArriveCAN receipt. If you're not carrying a smartphone or other device, be sure to have a printout of our ArriveCAN receipt ready.