I am flying to Whitehorse on Monday. What are the latest rules regarding flying in Canada? As I understand it, ammo has to be in your checked bag, not the gun case. Gun should have a trigger lock. Do I need to notify the airline that I am flying with a gun?

I am flying Delta to Vancouver, then connecting to Air Canada to Whitehorse. Will I have to pay the $50 fee if I originate on Delta? What if I am Star Alliance Gold? Do they waive that fee?

Any other advice or things I should consider?

Thanks guys.

I am not sure about all the regs. But the weather is great. 50 degrees today, blazing sun.
If you are doing moose or caribou should be bang on for timeframe.
Have a great trip up here.

Watson Lake

Hi Watson. Going for moose and perhaps a grizzly. Just want to spend some time in the great land of the Yukon.

I remember stopping in Watson Lake in 1983 when I drove up the Alcan. Long time ago...

Each airline has specific regulation regarding transporting guns so best to check with each. Some insist the bolt is out and others don't care. I typically pull the bolt, wrap it in bubble wrap and duct tape it to the sling. Ensure your case is locked but other than that it's pretty simple although I suspect Air Canada will charge you each way. They hate guns. If you ever do it again, try to fly Air North. They are very hunter friendly.

just did that trip Aug 10-20 DFW to vancouver to whitehorse. American then air canada. I had to pay the 50 gun fee on the return despite booking as business class. I think they missed it on the way up. If your going through Vancouver, clear customs then go pay your firearms fee at the cashiers desk. Make sure you have your canadian firearms import application filled out ahead of time. I took the bolt out of my rifle. Ammo was in original packaging within checked luggage.

Make sure the cashier clerk stamps all the copies of the gun permit AND the customs declaration form or the customs agent guarding the baggage hall will send you back to get it stamped!

Thanks guys; not too much different from a few years ago, except clearing US Customs in Vancouver is a breeze - you don't even have to pick up your bags - you go to a room and wait until they call your name, then look at a digital image of your bags. Unless US Customs wants to see your bags, you are done. I did bring back some meat, so I had to clear that thru F&W, but that was no big deal; I had my Yukon export permit handy.