Newfoundland Moose hunt

[Gemco1959]

My sons and I have booked a Moose Hunt in Newfoundland for this fall. I’m looking for suggestions for a travel agent to assist us in booking flights and are experienced in helping get firearms through airports and customs. Thanks in advance.

 

[Gpw]

KNow nothing about travel agent but your outfitter should walk you through getting your firearm across the border.

 

[Gemco1959]

KNow nothing about travel agent but your outfitter should walk you through getting your firearm across the border.

Thanks

 

[Hickory1991]

Agree that your outfitters should provide the firearm paperwork. Also you will need form 4457 to bring said firearm back to US.

 

[Nutkin13]

Traveling with guns into Canada is easy, hardly any different than flying inside the USA. Locked up appropriately, then a little paperwork to be done with Canada on arrival.

You can get the 4457 form filled out proving that you owned the items in the US before your trip and didn’t buy it abroad but even that isn’t strictly necessary.

Make sure all the serial numbers match. Use a good gun case. Bring lots of locks. Don’t put ammo and rifle in the same case for international travel

 

[adamkolesar]

Just returned from a Canada a couple of weeks ago.
Get your 4457 filled out by TSA well ahead of time. Include the serial numbers for optics as well (likely a bit of overkill there). US customs was VERY interested in seeing that documentation upon re-entry.
Make two copies, one in the gun case, one on your person.
Canadians were laid back coming into the country. Have your Canadian firearms form filled out, but not signed and $25 and your good to go.
Firearm and ammo travel separately in locked cases. Usually you can include the ammo on checked luggage. Just notify the gate agent and they'll tag the bag.
No need for TSA locks. Keeps anyone from messing w/ your optics. I've heard stories on that front...

 

[TXHunt]

Agree with others no travel agent needed.

To get into Canada, you need a form RCMP 5589. You can prefill it JUST DON'T SIGN OR DATE IT. When you get into Canada their customs agent will inspect the rifles and check that all serial numbers match the from, they will then have you sign the form in front of them and pay $25.

To get back into the US, prior to leaving you can get a 4457 form filled out, I have never been asked for it though. I guess it depends on where you live as to if they want to see it. I will say it doesn't hurt to have it just in case.