Hey guys...I'm saving up for a trip to hunt Plains Game. I don't have a specific date or location picked yet but was curious if a stupid mistake in college (DUI) will affect my entry into African countries (and Europe for connecting flights).
If it is as hard as Canada is to get into, then I'll look into saving for something else.
Thanks
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Posts: 749 | Location: Central Montana | Registered: 17 October 2005
You bring up an interesting point. A year ago I was at the US-Canadian border at International Falls and the Canadian border patrol checked a car in front of us with some folks in it from Illinois. An 81 year old gentlemen was refused entrance when it was discovered he had a DUI 19 years prior. The Canadians can do what they wish but I know a number of decent folks who are now unable to go to Canada fishing, hunting and general vacationing. I worked for a Canadian company and crossed the border frequently however this experience really opened my eyes. I personally think they are making a mistake.
Posts: 245 | Location: The Show Me State | Registered: 27 November 2008
Originally posted by strapman: You bring up an interesting point. A year ago I was at the US-Canadian border at International Falls and the Canadian border patrol checked a car in front of us with some folks in it from Illinois. An 81 year old gentlemen was refused entrance when it was discovered he had a DUI 19 years prior. The Canadians can do what they wish but I know a number of decent folks who are now unable to go to Canada fishing, hunting and general vacationing. I worked for a Canadian company and crossed the border frequently however this experience really opened my eyes. I personally think they are making a mistake.
DUIs are a felony in Canada and they can deny you entry if you have a felony ie DUI even though it isn't a felony here. For this reason I always ask anyone everyone I'm driving to Canada with if they have a DUI prior to leaving. If they do you are welcome to come but you are taking your own car and you are on your own if you get turned away.
Posts: 952 | Location: Mass | Registered: 14 August 2006
On a side note. As well as Africa we send several hunters a year to Quebec on Caribou hunts. Almost every group has someone that has an OUI or somthing of the sorts in their past. Here is a link to a pardon service that for a fee will clear your record for Canadian travel. http://www.canadianpardons.ca/...try_waivers/premium/
It is the same for us going to the states. Any prior arrests may mean that you won't be granted entry to USA. Many times this is to the discretion of the agent at the border. However, i am sure there is detailed legislation on this. Glad i don't have to worry about that.
Originally posted by MJines: Hardly. If DUI's were problematic, half the PHs that come to the shows in January would not be able to go home.
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Posts: 839 | Location: Greensboro, Georgia USA | Registered: 17 July 2004
The Canadians can do what they wish but I know a number of decent folks who are now unable to go to Canada fishing, hunting and general vacationing. I worked for a Canadian company and crossed the border frequently however this experience really opened my eyes. I personally think they are making a mistake.
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