by Doak Worley

I just got through watching “Survivor” on TV. Any “Survivor “ fans out there? Anyway, I saw a commercial about passports, and BAM (I am a chef and an Emeral fan as well as a hunter ) I thought I should write a blog about traveling.

Each year thousands of hunters travel to Canada to hunt big game and waterfowl and enjoy some of the best fishing in the world. Canada is quick to get to and you have an abundance of outfitters to choose from. However, crossing the border between Canada and the US is becoming increasingly difficult, whether it\’s through the air or by land. The rules have changed dramatically in the last few years so there are a few things that I like to discuss with my hunting and fishing clients before they embark on their next Canadian adventure.

Until recently all that was needed to travel to Canada was a current US drivers license or a birth certificate, but that is no longer the case. All hunters entering and leaving Canada now have to have in their possession a valid passport. It\’s easy to get a passport and can be obtained at most Government Offices, but it does take about 6 weeks so don\’t wait till the last minute to try to obtain one.

A Canadian gun registration form must also be filled out when going through Canadian Customs accompanied by a $25 fee and is good for 60 days. You will want to complete the paperwork ahead of time but don\’t sign the document until you go through Customs. We will supply you with this document and it must be with you and the firearm at all times.

Hunting license regulations also vary greatly from province to province so be sure to follow the instructions supplied by your outfitter. License information can also be found on the internet by going to the fish and wildlife agencies for each Canadian province. Getting into Canada isn\’t much different today than it was 10 years ago but the preparation takes a little longer. A good Hunting Broker like Outdoors International will take you by the hand and walk you through the process so all you need to worry about is how big will my trophy be. I hope your next adventure to Canada is a memorable one.

Good hunting and God Bless,
Doak

See the original article at GotHunts.com

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