Equipment

Hunting Equipment
  • 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
Optional
  • 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.
A Non-Resident Firearms Declaration form will be needed and can be downloaded here : 
 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
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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  :      travel.gc.ca/travel-covid
** Checklist for Border crossing :  travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada