Firearms Laws

• Canada has strict firearms laws, but most hunting firearms may be brought into the country during hunting season. Anyone bringing a weapon into Canada must be at least 18, have the weapon properly stored for transport, and declare it to Canadian customs officials when entering the country.
  
  

Passports

• A valid passport is required for most visitors traveling to Canada. Although a driver's license and birth certificate will get a U.S. citizen into Canada, to re-enter the U.S., you'll need a passport, passport card or special travel card like NEXUS or an enhanced driver's license.
  
  

Licenses

• Each Canadian province and territory requires separate hunting licenses. Hunters from other countries are called nonresident aliens and pay more for hunting licenses and tags.
  
  

Accessibility

• Many of Canada’s hunting areas can be reached by car, truck, camper or four-wheeler. Most remote sites can only be reached by boat or fly-in.
  
  

Licensed Guides

• If hunting big game, most provinces and territories require you to use a licensed guide or similar service.