Hunting out of Canada
- Thread starter almakincaid
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there are quite a few members here that hunt in the USA, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, some have even posted about hunting middle eastern countries as well as scandanavian countries. Mostly africa and the usa though.
Sadly , I'm not one of them LOL not yet anyways.
Sadly , I'm not one of them LOL not yet anyways.
Okay sir, thank you anyway.
I wanted to know what are the requirements to hunt in the united states and south africa.
Cheers
Im sure there will be some experienced guys along to answer your questions but being a new member, have you checked out the search function?
type in the country and select this forum from the drop down box on the right and hit search
this is a good thread I just reloacted wth the search function. A good read and some very experienced guys sharing thier adventures
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/threads/africa-hunting.1983656/
type in the country and select this forum from the drop down box on the right and hit search
this is a good thread I just reloacted wth the search function. A good read and some very experienced guys sharing thier adventures
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/threads/africa-hunting.1983656/
Google is your friend.
Type in hunting in the usa or hunting in South Africa.
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I know that it will be 3 more years before I get drawn in Montana for Trophy Pronghorn Antelope. All I require is a permit from ATF to transport my rifles over the border, into the USA. I'll apply about three months prior to my hunt.
I've hunted in the US, a couple countries in Africa. Went along to "participate" on a roe hunt in the UK once. Australia culling. - dan
For permits to transport your firearms and ammunition out of Canada and then back in, there are a few forms that must be completed from Canada, and you must identify the firearm, and all non-permanent attachments such as the bases, rings and scope, (bipod if you have or are taking one) and if so equipped the detachable magazine(s), and the ammunition, including the number of cartridges. These take approx. 6 weeks to process, so submit well ahead of your trip to have your permits for the trip.
You will also need to have your PAL.
For hunting and taking your firearms to the US, it is fairly simple. But depending on the State where you will be hunting, you will need to contact the outfitter to determine what the specific requirements of the State(s) where you will be travelling to and hunting. While I did not take firearms to Colorado last fall (archery hunt), we had to have a hunter training course and proof of having that training with us to obtain our hunting licenses/tags, and on our persons during the hunt.
For taking your firearm to South Africa, you will need to obtain the required permits for your firearms and ammunition for importing into SA. You will also need to complete the forms and submit your invitation to hunt and contract with your outfitter/PH so they know who and where you'll be hunting with. Again, these take weeks to obtain, so submit early so you have the permits in place for the trip. Many outfitters/PHs will assist or direct you to work with a consultant that will assist with this process, and even meet you at the airport in Johannesburg to assist getting your firearms through customs and to your outfitter/PH. Ensure you get the proper forms for Canada, as many SA consultants (travel and/or firearms) will provide the US forms as standard issue, and these will be no good for Canadians. Also double check on the requirements for arriving in your destination country, and the countries you will travel through to get there, as they also have requirements for transporting firearms, ammunitions, and hunting gear including knives and broadheads. This will include how they must be packed, travel cases locked, documentation within the travel cases, and number items (incl/ cartridges) and/or weight restrictions that must be adhered to, so they will not be confiscated, and/or you fined or worse (detained/jailed???)
Depending on your travel arrangements and airline you travel with, you may also need additional permits for travelling through other countries to/from SA, such as Amsterdam, where you must also have permits for knives. When we went to SA last year, the only airline option we had was Royal Dutch Airlines and had to fly through Amsterdam with firearms, etc. Be sure you research the airlines prior to booking, or using a travel agent not familiar with booking trips for hunters travelling with firearms and hunting gear. There will be certain things you must do to travel with these items, and they all differ to some degree.
For taking firearms to New Zealand, you must obtain the permits for your firearms and ammunition from NZ too, and submit well ahead of your trip, as again, it takes weeks for the permits to be processed. You must also provide info as to where your firearms will be stored during their time in NZ, and where you will be hunting. And if hunting with an outfitter, you must have all their info and an invitation outlining where and when.
This what I learned over the past few years, and hope it helps you and answers some of your questions.
You will also need to have your PAL.
For hunting and taking your firearms to the US, it is fairly simple. But depending on the State where you will be hunting, you will need to contact the outfitter to determine what the specific requirements of the State(s) where you will be travelling to and hunting. While I did not take firearms to Colorado last fall (archery hunt), we had to have a hunter training course and proof of having that training with us to obtain our hunting licenses/tags, and on our persons during the hunt.
For taking your firearm to South Africa, you will need to obtain the required permits for your firearms and ammunition for importing into SA. You will also need to complete the forms and submit your invitation to hunt and contract with your outfitter/PH so they know who and where you'll be hunting with. Again, these take weeks to obtain, so submit early so you have the permits in place for the trip. Many outfitters/PHs will assist or direct you to work with a consultant that will assist with this process, and even meet you at the airport in Johannesburg to assist getting your firearms through customs and to your outfitter/PH. Ensure you get the proper forms for Canada, as many SA consultants (travel and/or firearms) will provide the US forms as standard issue, and these will be no good for Canadians. Also double check on the requirements for arriving in your destination country, and the countries you will travel through to get there, as they also have requirements for transporting firearms, ammunitions, and hunting gear including knives and broadheads. This will include how they must be packed, travel cases locked, documentation within the travel cases, and number items (incl/ cartridges) and/or weight restrictions that must be adhered to, so they will not be confiscated, and/or you fined or worse (detained/jailed???)
Depending on your travel arrangements and airline you travel with, you may also need additional permits for travelling through other countries to/from SA, such as Amsterdam, where you must also have permits for knives. When we went to SA last year, the only airline option we had was Royal Dutch Airlines and had to fly through Amsterdam with firearms, etc. Be sure you research the airlines prior to booking, or using a travel agent not familiar with booking trips for hunters travelling with firearms and hunting gear. There will be certain things you must do to travel with these items, and they all differ to some degree.
For taking firearms to New Zealand, you must obtain the permits for your firearms and ammunition from NZ too, and submit well ahead of your trip, as again, it takes weeks for the permits to be processed. You must also provide info as to where your firearms will be stored during their time in NZ, and where you will be hunting. And if hunting with an outfitter, you must have all their info and an invitation outlining where and when.
This what I learned over the past few years, and hope it helps you and answers some of your questions.
SA permits used to be available at the airport in Jo'berg, don't know if they still do that. Cukier screwed up their gun laws too. - dan
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South Aftica, download more or less 17 page form and make sure you have your have a letter of invitation from the outfitter to show the reason youre. there, and now that we have no registration have some proof of ownership even if its a bill of sale or an export permit. Or just do whatever your outfitter says; which might be to contact a permit service and a friendly guy will get to your guns before you do and expects a tip. Get used to it; so will everyone else you meet for the duration of your stay
. These days there’s an ATM before baggage; don’t pass it
Once your PH meets you at the airport; it gets a little better because he knows who to tell to phuk off and you don’t yet.
The States is easy. Get hunting licence, apply for 6NIA and go huntng. Takes a bit of time. Proof of entry in a shooting competition would work too. It doesn’t even matter what state the licence is for; You can go with the cheapest printable small game licence in the wrong state and thats good too. Used to be mail and fax; even after just about nobody used fax anymore.
South Aftica, download more or less 17 page form and make sure you have your have a letter of invitation from the outfitter to show the reason youre. there, and now that we have no registration have some proof of ownership even if its a bill of sale or an export permit. Or just do whatever your outfitter says; which might be to contact a permit service and a friendly guy will get to your guns before you do and expects a tip. Get used to it; so will everyone else you meet for the duration of your stay
. These days there’s an ATM before baggage; don’t pass it Once your PH meets you at the airport; it gets a little better because he knows who to tell to phuk off and you don’t yet.
270WSMXBolt
Regular
- Location
- Delta B.C.
Different continents and different nations. Different rules. Not to mention species your intending to harvest. I recommend calling a guide in the country you actually intend on hunting in. Cheers
Thanks brotherT
The States is easy. Get hunting licence, apply for 6NIA and go huntng. Takes a bit of time. Proof of entry in a shooting competition would work too. It doesn’t even matter what state the licence is for; You can go with the cheapest printable small game licence in the wrong state and thats good too. Used to be mail and fax; even after just about nobody used fax anymore.
South Aftica, download more or less 17 page form and make sure you have your have a letter of invitation from the outfitter to show the reason youre. there, and now that we have no registration have some proof of ownership even if its a bill of sale or an export permit. Or just do whatever your outfitter says; which might be to contact a permit service and a friendly guy will get to your guns before you do and expects a tip. Get used to it; so will everyone else you meet for the duration of your stay
There’s various sites that’ll tell you what you need for entry into South Africa. Say if you’re to hunt with your own rifle then a SAPS520 form will be needed.
My PH and his references really helped me out when it came to questions about permits and all that. This would be regarding South Africa.
350tracker
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Interlake Manitoba
I had the opportunity to hunt in New Zealand when my daughter lived there. Didn't have to bring a firearm as she had what it took and she had connections for hunting red deer and other game. Beautiful country but was happy to be back home on flat land in the prairies.
Got invited to go stag hunting there, when we were working in Wellington. Beautiful country. - dan
badgreenbird
Regular
- Location
- Dawson Creek, BC
I've done upland bird hunting in several US states; process is fairly easy once you understand it! Has been explained in earlier posts.
im calling out to the Sportsmen of the Country-
Sambar deer hunting in the National Park of the Southern Australia mountains.
ill host Ya- look after any needs - lend out rifles and even semi guide ya...........
it aint no walk in the park, hunting australias most elusive big game animal.......
Sambar deer hunting in the National Park of the Southern Australia mountains.
ill host Ya- look after any needs - lend out rifles and even semi guide ya...........
it aint no walk in the park, hunting australias most elusive big game animal.......
