Hunting and Fishing |
Licenses: Hunting and Freshwater/Saltwater fishing licenses are required by the provincial Ministry of Environment. There is no hunting within national and provincial parks in Alberta. |
| How can I bring my firearm into Canada? Canada has strict laws regarding the possession and use of firearms. Before bringing guns to Canada for hunting purposes or competitions, please check with Canada Customs at 403-292-4663 to obtain the most up-to-date information on current legislation. |
| Canadian law prohibits all handguns and automatic weapons from entry into Canada. A visitor does not need a federal permit to possess rifles or shotguns for hunting purposes but must provide Canada Customs with serial numbers plus a description of each item. Two hundred rounds of ammunition, for hunting purposes, can enter duty free, if the owner is 16 years of age or more. Handguns are restricted weapons and may only be brought into Canada for use at an approved shooting competition. A permit for this purpose is required from the province(s) you are visiting. Requests for permits to carry handguns through Canada to other parts of the U.S., including Alaska, or to another country, are usually denied. Visitors should use a bonded commercial carrier for this purpose. |