I suspect that I will be having an adult gap year in Toronto in 3 years time. The wife is likely to be there for a year with her work.
I presume that the only way for a non-resident to hunt is with an outfitter? I would love to try for a dall sheep (if funds allow), black bear and wolf.
Given that I think importing a rifle for a period of a year is going to be problematic, do outfitters have rifles for guests to shoot or is this against the law? In the UK lots of outfitters have an "Estate" rifle for guests to use.
Many thanks

Simon

The Dall's Sheep, are found only in BC, the NWT and the Yukon; ALL of these jurisdictions require that you hunt ONLY with a Guide-Outfitter and the cost for such hunts is substantial. There are other mountain sheep available in Alberta and, especially, BC and the requirement for guided hunting is the same.

You can import your rifle and obtain a Canadian PAL firearms licence in Ontario quite simply and I would strongly recommend doing so. Check with the Canadian Firearms Center as to the exact procedure, however, non-Canadians are allowed to do this and maintain said licence even while residing in, for example, the UK.

If, you get here, then, some posters here can suggest specific GOs in the NWT, Yukon and BC for your sheep hunt. Wolves and B.Bears are available in Ontario and it would be cheapest to hunt them there.

Hope this helps, let us know when you get here and we may be able to help further. Welcome to Canada, there is nowhere on Earth like this.

Game that can be hunted within one hours drive of Toronto include:
Whitetail deer, coyotes, small game (rabbits, grouse, squirrel, crows), waterfowl (ducks and geese) and turkeys.

Moose, black bear, & wolves can be hunted within a 2-3 hour drive.

If you reside in Ontario for more than 6 months you can get a hunting licence.

All of the above animals can be hunted without the use of a guide if you have a valid resident hunting licence.

Call the Ministry of Natural resources for more information.

You may consider using archery equipment if you do not import your firearms. Seasons are much longer and it is easier to find areas that allow archery hunting verus gun hunting.

Thank you both for your very constructive comments, it is much appreciated.

I shall contact the CFC and see what the criteria is for a years licencing.

Best

Simon

You take the CFC course, write a test, do a practical test, apply for a PAL and get it for 5 years.

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Originally posted by Gatehouse:
You take the CFC course, write a test, do a practical test, apply for a PAL and get it for 5 years.

I think its still $80 for the first PAL, then (so far) free to extend for an additional 5 years, every 5 years.

Perfect, thank you. I presume that I can pick up the 60 day licence, and whilst thats operating obtain the PAL.

Just need to save up now for my ram...

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Originally posted by sws:
Perfect, thank you. I presume that I can pick up the 60 day licence, and whilst thats operating obtain the PAL.

Just need to save up now for my ram...

yes.

as having less than 5 years of residence it will take you more time to get your pal but 60 days extensions is just a phone call ...

as having less than 5 years of residence it will take you more time to get your pal but 60 days extensions is just a phone call ...[/QUOTE]


Why will it take more time to get his PAL? Ive just moved here (TO) 6 weeks ago and am challenging the exam

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Originally posted by bumscratcher:
as having less than 5 years of residence it will take you more time to get your pal but 60 days extensions is just a phone call ...

Why will it take more time to get his PAL? Ive just moved here (TO) 6 weeks ago and am challenging the exam[/QUOTE]

because you need to prove that you re good fellow if the local police and rcmp cannot do a background your last local police will give them a good report and this is that part that make it longer for a foreigner than a resident being here for more than 5 years ...

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-...ire/pdfs/921-eng.pdf

page 2 personnal history.

just read the paper and report the time to get the pal and i bet ill be longer than a month after you sent eveyrthing to Mirimachi ...

I have just extended my 60 day liscence (a simple phone call). when I asked about the letter of good conduct they said that because I have a FAC from the UK then that is all that is required and they will grant me my PAL, also and the most important (to me) is that once I sit the exam and If/when I pass, then that date is recorded and I will not have to renew my 60 day if it runs out in the interim.

Thank you for pointing this out.

Hey 'Scratchy! Glad to hear you've settled in!

Bought a replacement rockchucker yet?

When I moved up to Alberta in 2004 the CFC required a registered letter from the Houston Police Deprtment stating that I was in good standing before I was allowed my PAL. I challenged both written tests, long gun and handgun, did the practical and was done in a couple of hours. I then registered my guns and they had to be verified by a "verifier" to confirm that all was legit with my paperwork. Once done, I bought and sold many while living there and imported a half dozen or so when I returned to the US. Really was pretty painless.

Hey Ghubert

Not yet! I wish I hadnt let all my stuff go, but hey Ho.

Boxhead

Im not sure, and I didnt ask, but I have a feeling that because "our" firearms laws are pretty strict, that if I had an FAC in the UK then I am OK. This however is only my veiw and not one held by anybody else!!!