Entering Alberta Canada and returning to the US with Rifles and harvested Black Bear

[chizelhead]

Good call. I'll fix it in the post. 8.5x14 is the correct paper size. I don't think 11x14 exists. My coffee dosage might have been a little low at that point.

 

[Habitat#1]

So it does have to be the 8.5x 14 and not reduced to 8.5x11

 

[chizelhead]

Idk. The border guy seemed to make it seem like it was ok. Print on 8.5x14 or wait until you get there to be sure.

 

[FLHunter87]

I'm going to Alberta as well in May 2027 with brother and cousin. We're all using there gun. Traveling to CA with a weapon sounds like a headache to me and plus 1 less item to check and deal with when traveling international, especially with a country who has really strict laws.. Who are you going with?

 

[TheWhitetailNut]

It's been years since I've even had them look at the rifle.

 

[Hollow Point]

No sir. One was turned away on his way to hunt, the other found out about it before on a work trip and it took quite a while to have it removed.

I agree on your opinion btw but Canada is a different beast.

Canada is very different!!! I was completely unaware of a DWI preventing an individual from crossing the border until this week. Can I ask if you are aware, how long ago did the one that was turned away from his hunting trip receive his DWI?

Reason I am asking is because I have reached out to (2) different individuals in Canada:

1-An associate attorney/consultations whom we spoke on the phone and said that if I were only planning 1 trip into Canada, and the DWI was 28 years ago and I have no other offences on record, I should not have a problem crossing the border because Canada would consider me re-habilitated since it would be 28 years ago and prior to Canada reforming the law in 2018. I am being emailed a link where I will pay a fee and dig further into it today.
2- Email to bordercrossing.ca replied to my email with virtually the same as above saying I am (Deemed Rehabilitated and able to enter Canada) since this is the only thing on my record and happened 28 years ago.

I will pay for below if the price is reasonable, if not, I may not be going to Canada.

1. Obtain a legal opinion letter: A lawyer can draft a letter explaining why you meet the legal requirements for Deemed Rehabilitation. This documentation can be presented to border officers to prevent a denied entry.

 

[Habitat#1]

I got the legal opinion letter from clear access law.Probably the biggest thing this did was you have to get a FBI fingerprint check done and it provides the paperwork that shows you have nothing current.I know a guy that got turned back on going sheep hunting because of a wreck in Calif. that wasn't settled yet and didn't involve DWI.

 

[UKwildcatfan]

Good morning...I am planning a black bear hunt with an outfitter in Alberta Canada in 2027.

1-Looking for others onions and advise on the difficulties of entering Alberta Canada from the US by truck with regular non modified hunting rifles?
2-Difficulties re-entering the US from Canada with the same hunting rifles and harvested black bear in 150 quart ice chests?
3-The outfitter I am going with has advised we could use his guides services rifles for the hunt to eliminate gun problems with customs at the border. Obviously I would be more comfortable with my on rifle, but should I just go this route to avoid all the hassle?

On a note, I have already emailed Alberta Chief Firearms Office, he sent me so much information, it looks like it would be complicated for a lawyer to understand!!!

Been a few yrs, but have traveled to Alberta several times, BC once, with rifles. Never a problem. One simple form to complete. Get a CBP form 4457 filled out and stamped at your nearest customs office.

CBP Form 4457 - Certificate of Registration for Personal Effects Taken Abroad​

Bunch of paperwork, Alberta and US, for bringing critters back. Keep your Alberta hunting license with you until you cross back into the US whether successful or not, bad experience with Alberta F&G because of this on a unsuccessful hunt. Also, know the unit number you're hunting in, in case you're interrogated by Alberta (another story), should be on your license.

To add, if you have anything on your record, better get it cleared first. Over the yrs, several hunters woth my outfitter got turned around at the border after investing a lot in a hunt.

 

[medvedyt]

Canada is very different!!! I was completely unaware of a DWI preventing an individual from crossing the border until this week. Can I ask if you are aware, how long ago did the one that was turned away from his hunting trip receive his DWI?

Reason I am asking is because I have reached out to (2) different individuals in Canada:

1-An associate attorney/consultations whom we spoke on the phone and said that if I were only planning 1 trip into Canada, and the DWI was 28 years ago and I have no other offences on record, I should not have a problem crossing the border because Canada would consider me re-habilitated since it would be 28 years ago and prior to Canada reforming the law in 2018. I am being emailed a link where I will pay a fee and dig further into it today.
2- Email to bordercrossing.ca replied to my email with virtually the same as above saying I am (Deemed Rehabilitated and able to enter Canada) since this is the only thing on my record and happened 28 years ago.

I will pay for below if the price is reasonable, if not, I may not be going to Canada.

1. Obtain a legal opinion letter: A lawyer can draft a letter explaining why you meet the legal requirements for Deemed Rehabilitation. This documentation can be presented to border officers to prevent a denied entry.

the delay and the fact that you have not done anything for the last 28 years is not valid in canada. again not a lawyer nor an immigration officer and not anymore a law enforcement officer but i will say you need a pardon to make it is now a clear file otherwise you might be at the mercy that at the border someone will decide your faith.

i do know for a fact that we have friends banned from entering canada with having only one DUI or DWI in the past and they did not ask for pardon.

and i do not think you even need a lawyer for that:

Applying for a record suspension - Canada.ca

Official Application Guide and Forms

www.canada.ca

hope it will work for you.

 

[Steve O]

Canada is very different!!! I was completely unaware of a DWI preventing an individual from crossing the border until this week. Can I ask if you are aware, how long ago did the one that was turned away from his hunting trip receive his DWI?

Reason I am asking is because I have reached out to (2) different individuals in Canada:

1-An associate attorney/consultations whom we spoke on the phone and said that if I were only planning 1 trip into Canada, and the DWI was 28 years ago and I have no other offences on record, I should not have a problem crossing the border because Canada would consider me re-habilitated since it would be 28 years ago and prior to Canada reforming the law in 2018. I am being emailed a link where I will pay a fee and dig further into it today.
2- Email to bordercrossing.ca replied to my email with virtually the same as above saying I am (Deemed Rehabilitated and able to enter Canada) since this is the only thing on my record and happened 28 years ago.

I will pay for below if the price is reasonable, if not, I may not be going to Canada.

1. Obtain a legal opinion letter: A lawyer can draft a letter explaining why you meet the legal requirements for Deemed Rehabilitation. This documentation can be presented to border officers to prevent a denied entry.

He got the DUI late 90s/early 2000s and was turned away in the late 20 teens.

 

[Habitat#1]

Changing topic alittle has anyone had issues bringing coolers back,I know United says NO liquid but also says they have to be taped shut.So do they open then you tape or do they not really look?Also with most of the drains being push in did you cork the inside or tape shut to make sure they didn't open?