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DUI and Hunting in Africa
22 August 2010, 05:39
MThuntrDUI and Hunting in Africa
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
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then is not an act, but a habit"--Aristotle (384BC-322BC)
22 August 2010, 05:58
MJinesHardly. If DUI's were problematic, half the PHs that come to the shows in January would not be able to go home.
Mike
22 August 2010, 06:05
safari-lawyerWill not be a problem.
Will J. Parks, III
22 August 2010, 06:46
strapmanYou 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.
22 August 2010, 07:21
MThuntrPERFECT
That makes me very happy!
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then is not an act, but a habit"--Aristotle (384BC-322BC)
22 August 2010, 17:45
GeoffM24quote:
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.
22 August 2010, 19:16
Bwana MojaDUI in Africa means "Didn't understand it." In my conversations with trackers I've had many DUI's, but after all TIA.
22 August 2010, 23:04
butchlocquote:
Posted 22 August 2010 04:58 Hide Post
Hardly. If DUI's were problematic, half the PHs that come to the shows in January would not be able to go home.
Only half??
24 August 2010, 20:56
tim416On 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/24 August 2010, 22:00
Bryce DillaboughIt 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.
24 August 2010, 22:10
Carl Frederik NagellSorry but me being from the old continent - what is DUI?
24 August 2010, 22:35
A.Dahlgren@CF jag tror det borde vara
Driving under the influence of alcohol
24 August 2010, 22:47
Carl Frederik NagellTak Anton
Ja det regner vi jo ikke rigtig for noget her i DK
mvh CF
24 August 2010, 23:43
Jorge400quote:
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.
"...Africa. I love it, and there is no reason for me to explore why. She affects some people that way, and those who feel as I do need no explanation." from The Last Safari
25 August 2010, 00:47
ledvmquote:
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.
Canada (at least the government)
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25 August 2010, 00:59
Larry SellersDUI - It's driving under the influence of ANY drug or illegal substance, not just alcohol.
Larry Sellers
SCI Life Member
quote:
Originally posted by A.Dahlgren:
@CF jag tror det borde vara Driving under the influence of alcohol