Hunt exchange.... A caribou hunt for a New Zealand Hunt

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A friend that lives in New Zealand would like to hunt caribou in Canada. In Alberta there are no caribou (for hunting) and therefore I offered my help in trying to fulfill his dream by suggesting an exchange hunt.
He would be the host for a hunt in NZ, where tahr, elk, chamois and a few other species can be had. Accommodations and details are to be discussed with those that can offer a caribou hunt in return... either private individuals or outfitters.

I don't see this belonging in "EE", so I posted it here. Maybe we can even discuss what is to be expected in these "hunt swaps". Is there anybody that has done this... What are your experiences?
 
He's pretty much hooped in the NWT since the government closed the season for the Bathurst herd which is where the outfitters have their camps and non-residents need a guide.

Some friggin' Newfie is going to luck into a great hunt.
 
A note of caution is in order:

In AB and BC, not sure of other jurisdictions, a "hunter host" is not allowed to receive ANY compensation for hosting a hunter, and that most definitely includes "trading" for a hunt somewhere else. If fact, a number of years ago a CGN'er (IIRC) got busted along with his host for doing just this.

How this jives with CGN rules, I do not know. Do what you want but be aware you are leaving a trail of evidence right now.

Don't flame me, this is not MY interpretation, but the way F&W and the courts have interpreted it. It is the same as "trading" moose for fish, or elk for pheasants - NOT allowed by law.
 
Pudelpointer said:
A note of caution is in order:

In AB and BC, not sure of other jurisdictions, a "hunter host" is not allowed to receive ANY compensation for hosting a hunter, and that most definitely includes "trading" for a hunt somewhere else. If fact, a number of years ago a CGN'er (IIRC) got busted along with his host for doing just this.

How this jives with CGN rules, I do not know. Do what you want but be aware you are leaving a trail of evidence right now.

Don't flame me, this is not MY interpretation, but the way F&W and the courts have interpreted it. It is the same as "trading" moose for fish, or elk for pheasants - NOT allowed by law.
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That is the most retarded thing I have ever heard...no doubt that it's true, but still retarded. If two friends want to set each other up on a hunt, what makes the damn difference ? Some rules just make ya scratch your head in wonder.:confused: As long as the animal is taken legally, what makes the odds how a person came to get it ?
 
If a buddy comes to hunt with you this year and shoots a caribou, and you go to visit him in the next year or two and shoot a stag while you are there, can hardly be considered compensation. Who'd even know that he was here a year or two ago? We are no longer allowed to hunt with friends that live out-of-province?
 
blargon said:
If a buddy comes to hunt with you this year and shoots a caribou, and you go to visit him in the next year or two and shoot a stag while you are there, can hardly be considered compensation. Who'd even know that he was here a year or two ago? We are no longer allowed to hunt with friends that live out-of-province?
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Hey, I agree, but this thread is looking to find someone willing to "trade" a hunt; that will be considered compensation for the hunt. Just saying posting this thread may come back to haunt the OP, anyone who wants to participate, and his Kiwi friend.

As for hunting with you "friends", do you only host your out of province friends because they are going to host you? Or would you host them anyway? There is a difference.

A smarter post may be to just see if anyone is willing to host his friend "out of the goodness of their heart". If so, the Kiwi can always extend an invite to his Canadian host, however, only hosting the guy because he is going to host you is (again, by law) illegal in BC and AB at least.
 
Pudelpointer said:
Hey, I agree, but this thread is looking to find someone willing to "trade" a hunt; that will be considered compensation for the hunt. Just saying posting this thread may come back to haunt the OP, anyone who wants to participate, and his Kiwi friend.

As for hunting with you "friends", do you only host your out of province friends because they are going to host you? Or would you host them anyway? There is a difference.

A smarter post may be to just see if anyone is willing to host his friend "out of the goodness of their heart". If so, the Kiwi can always extend an invite to his Canadian host, however, only hosting the guy because he is going to host you is (again, by law) illegal in BC and AB at least.
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I see your point, I just don't think anyone will be watching you for 2 years to see if you go to some guys house in NZ and view it as compensation.

Quebec is likely his best bet for a Caribou hunt, but I don't know if they even have hunter host programs. Could be mandatory for a non-resident alien to use an outfitter anyway...
 
Thank you for touching the finer points of this matter.
One could argue that hosting a hunt is never free. Gratitude being the least expected....other gratuities that come under the umbrella of friendship...etc. Let's not debate something just for the sake of debating, please.

It does not matter if the one willing to trade is an outfitter.
 
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