shooter22
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Hey guys. I’ll be flying to Canada (Alberta) with my bow in just over a week and can’t seem to get a few things figured out.
I’m flying with WestJet and after 2 phone calls here’s what they’ve said:
1. You do not have to tell the checked bag person you have a bow in your checked bag.
2. No problem with arrows and bow in the same bag.
3. “Arrows and bows must be in a hard sided case meant for travel “.
My question:
Rather than buying a hard case, I’m really looking at buying a Sitka/Kuiu big duffel bag with the hard bottom and “interior bow case” so I can use it for more than just a bow with some gear, but according to WestJet those cases aren’t 100% hard so they can’t be used to ship a bow. But you also don’t have to notify them that your bag has a bow in it, per WestJet rules…. So would you just risk it and not tell them and fly with the Sitka/Kuiu duffel with clothes packed around the bow?
Second question: Since these are of reasonable value, do you have to contact border security or customs to bring a high value item in/out of the country?
I’m new to traveling out of the country for hunts so I really appreciate any and all comments ahead of time! Thanks!!
I’m flying with WestJet and after 2 phone calls here’s what they’ve said:
1. You do not have to tell the checked bag person you have a bow in your checked bag.
2. No problem with arrows and bow in the same bag.
3. “Arrows and bows must be in a hard sided case meant for travel “.
My question:
Rather than buying a hard case, I’m really looking at buying a Sitka/Kuiu big duffel bag with the hard bottom and “interior bow case” so I can use it for more than just a bow with some gear, but according to WestJet those cases aren’t 100% hard so they can’t be used to ship a bow. But you also don’t have to notify them that your bag has a bow in it, per WestJet rules…. So would you just risk it and not tell them and fly with the Sitka/Kuiu duffel with clothes packed around the bow?
Second question: Since these are of reasonable value, do you have to contact border security or customs to bring a high value item in/out of the country?
I’m new to traveling out of the country for hunts so I really appreciate any and all comments ahead of time! Thanks!!
