Canada deer hunting question

[Green Chile]

Many things can happen at the borders. I've done it dozens of times by air and by road. Just about the time you think it's obvious, you see something new from an agent who is newer or anti-gun or whatever. There can be huge differences between driving and flying into Canada. The road stories have nothing to do with the air stories and vice versa.

 

[C.W. Richter]

Many things can happen at the borders. I've done it dozens of times by air and by road. Just about the time you think it's obvious, you see something new from an agent who is newer or anti-gun or whatever. There can be huge differences between driving and flying into Canada. The road stories have nothing to do with the air stories and vice versa.

You remind me to say that, sometimes, in these remote outpost borders, the officer on duty is a newbie from a faraway city (they either chose to go there, or got re-assigned there and sometimes for personality issues that caused friction at their prior locale, and thus they are additionally and totally unfamiliar with firearms policies and or decent dealings with fellow human beings.) So, there are some exceptions to smooth crossings w/ firearms.

 

[C.W. Richter]

Unfortunately, some of them (just like in the US-esp NY!!! L O L) give you a little 'tude just to get you excited and then f with you and either fine you, bribe you or make you hire a barrister, et. al. You getting angry presents probable cause for them to F with you, per the plan! It's total libtard BS spreading westward (lol or toward the middle from the cancerous coasts) at which point the new promentory point will resemble the opening scenes from the frenchie olympics! LOL

 

[C.W. Richter]

Many things can happen at the borders. I've done it dozens of times by air and by road. Just about the time you think it's obvious, you see something new from an agent who is newer or anti-gun or whatever. There can be huge differences between driving and flying into Canada. The road stories have nothing to do with the air stories and vice versa.

But both routes can absolutely SUCK, in CN!

 

[JimP]

Many things can happen at the borders. I've done it dozens of times by air and by road. Just about the time you think it's obvious, you see something new from an agent who is newer or anti-gun or whatever. There can be huge differences between driving and flying into Canada. The road stories have nothing to do with the air stories and vice versa.

All it takes is for a agent to take a dislike to you and it starts.

I had a US Customs agent in Dulles that was a plain ass until another agent put him in his pace.

 

[Green Chile]

Yes, they have some leeway to check into things that catch their attention. They are trained to look for things that don't fit the pattern. Give them a reason and they will focus on you. Some are reasonable...others are not and think they are Tier 1...more like mall cops but they control their space and you are in it.

 

[Don Hinton]

I have always flown on Delta. Never had any issues getting my rifle up there and back. Canadian customs has a firearms declaration form that you need to get and fill out, just don’t sign it until you are with the customs officer. This will serve as your permit while in Canada. There is a fee you have to pay as well. Can’t remember if it is $25 or $50, Canadian.

I’ve never hunted out of Saskatoon so I can not help with hotel recommendations. Some great deer up in that part of the world.

Follow up question
We are trying to fly into Calgary. How long should we allow for customs and gun control"
Thank you
Don

 

[Ontario Hunter]

Follow up question
We are trying to fly into Calgary. How long should we allow for customs and gun control"
Thank you
Don

I'd say minimum of 1.5 hr for transfer to connecting flight in case of flight delays.

 

[Fatback]

The only time I flew into Calagry was 2021, right after Canada opened back up from Covid and that was a total cluster. Typically I fly into Edmonton and it takes between an hour and 2 hours, depending on how many hunters are on the flight that need to get checked. I would imagine it would be about the same in Calgary under normal circumstances. If you allow 2 hours you should have plenty of time.

 

[Green Chile]

I wouldn't go less than 2 hours. Usually that is enough unless there is something bigger going on.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

I wouldn't go less than 2 hours. Usually that is enough unless there is something bigger going on.

2 hrs minimum for sure in Joberg but Calgary is a lot smoother. Still, I'd say 1.5 hrs at least in case your flight is delayed coming in. Pearson in Toronto is a nightmare but I can make my connecting flight in an hour if I'm on time. Calgary doesn't have near the volume of traffic. Less immigrants working the place. Things generally move much more efficiently. Definitely a friendlier crew.