Bringing game meat back from USA

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I am headed to Texas in early march to hunt hogs and possibly exotics, more specifically a blackbuck. Does anyone have any experience bringing back meat from the states and or game heads? Id rather not have my taxidermy done in the states.
I have read canadas importing laws regarding bringing meat back and it states for hunters all they need is a tag to prove they shot it.
So my question is what do I need if I shoot it on a ranch where no tag is required?
Just looking for some input and advice, im sure ill have to end up calling canadian border services but I thought this would be a start.
 
Exotics will likely require some additional paperwork, such as CITES depending on the species. This should help you out http://www.ec.gc.ca/cites/

You will also need an export permit from U.S. F&W regardless of whether it's an exotic or native species.
 
I have brought back deer and antelope many times from WY, PA, & NB. Some states require to you have permits to export from the state to another state, some don't. I am not sure what the rules are for TX>

I didn't need any export permits to take it out of the state or bring it to Canada. The meat was already butchered and frozen and was for personal consumption so no issues at Border crossing (Port Huron/Sarnia). I declared it and they didn't even want to see it (or the firearm for that matter)

I had the taxidermy done in the US because they are more familiar with the type of animal vs the guys around here. I went back to get it when it was done and there was no problem bringing it across, just had to pay the GST on the invoiced amount.

I would suggest you contact CBSA directly for concrete up to date information

PS - You should also check your own province game laws because some provinces (ON for 1) are not allowing certain types of animal parts to be imported due to the scare of chronic wasting disease [CWD] - so un-tanned hides, skulls & antlers that may have brain parts still attached etc are of concern, whereas frozen meat is not an issue
 
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Contact USFW too...there is an export permit requirement for game. Lots cross without it and rarely do the Canadians care but I learned the hard way about it by being sent back to U.S. Customs because I didn't have it. It was on something as simple as a wild turkey.
 
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