Hahaha...it's the government...simple and correct are their KryptoniteIf that's the case, one would think it a simple matter in this age of technology, to get a memo to all border crossings, spelling out the correct procedure.
Hahaha...it's the government...simple and correct are their KryptoniteIf that's the case, one would think it a simple matter in this age of technology, to get a memo to all border crossings, spelling out the correct procedure.
Yeah, true.Hahaha...it's the government...simple and correct are their Kryptonite
Would you have a link to a site with the actual written word from USFW? I ve been searching, but can't find anything on 24 hr USFW manned sites or the text. I would appreciate it very much.Just got off the phone with my outfitter we are going moose hunting with. He spoke with both the USDA and USFWS. USFWS service says there should be no issues as the rule was written for game farm situations when hunting is mentioned but it is not defined as that on the site. USFWS recommends entering at a border crossing with USFWS representative posted there 24/7 to avoid any confusion. If there is not a USFWS rep on site at the time of crossing and only a USDA inspector...the USDA will probably go by written word on their site. This was sort of confirmed by the discussion with USDA when the person on the phone was adamite that anything over 50lbs was commercial use whether it was wildlife or not. However, USFWS has authority over wildlife and they will allow properly declared wild game meat and trophies in as has been done historically.
I am waiting for the letter from the USFWS to print out and bring with me "just in case" along with the list of crossing points with a USFWS rep their at all times.
Repost again when you do. I'd like to get a copy of that if possible. I'm a year away, but trying to get these details done now. Thank youJust got off the phone with my outfitter we are going moose hunting with. He spoke with both the USDA and USFWS. USFWS service says there should be no issues as the rule was written for game farm situations when hunting is mentioned but it is not defined as that on the site. USFWS recommends entering at a border crossing with USFWS representative posted there 24/7 to avoid any confusion. If there is not a USFWS rep on site at the time of crossing and only a USDA inspector...the USDA will probably go by written word on their site. This was sort of confirmed by the discussion with USDA when the person on the phone was adamite that anything over 50lbs was commercial use whether it was wildlife or not. However, USFWS has authority over wildlife and they will allow properly declared wild game meat and trophies in as has been done historically.
I am waiting for the letter from the USFWS to print out and bring with me "just in case" along with the list of crossing points with a USFWS rep their at all times.
My outfitter is sending me a letter/email from USFW along with a list of entry points. He said looking over the list there wereWould you have a link to a site with the actual written word from USFW? I ve been searching, but can't find anything on 24 hr USFW manned sites or the text. I would appreciate it very much.
Thanks, so much, for the info!My outfitter is sending me a letter/email from USFW along with a list of entry points. He said looking over the list there were2in ND (didn't call them by name) As we will cross throughPortal more than likely even more so if they are on the list.
We are also heading to Alberta last week of September for Moose.
Correction to the above. There is one in ND (Pembina) Also, looks like Sweet Grass is on the list. Here it is:https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/f...fe-trade-wildlife-inspection-offices-2024.pdf
Also, attached is a clip right off the FWS page about fish and wildlife entries
Not saying these are the only places you CAN bring them in...but according to the USFWS employee spoken to, she recommends it as this will avoid any confusion as apposed to a place with only a USDA inspector on site. Again, this is not legal advice but for me it is about 20minutes longer to go to Pembina vs Portal...worth it if it potentially avoids a headache.
I'm guessing we will enter through Portal then come back through Pembina. Unless of course we fill out early and have and extra day or two may go down through Sweet Grass and try to fill one of my MT tags.Thanks, so much, for the info!
I'll be leaving FL on 9/25, and start my hunt 10/1 in Falher, which is about an hour south of Peace River. Whether I go across at Pembina or Sweet Grass, it looks like travel time is the same at 48 hrs, or so. However, travel time in Canada will be way less from Sweet Grass than from Pembina, saving lots on Canadian fuel cost.
Thanks again for the help.