I hunted Alberta many yars ago with an outfitter, up in the Brazeau River area.
I flew into Canada and my biggest concern was getting the meat cut, packaged, and hauled back to the U.S.
In considering a hunt, my greatest desire is for a great experience, bhut next most important is bringing back the game meat I may be fortunate enough to get.
What obstacles or unique details must I consider if I want to drive my own vehicle into Canada for a hunt. (My vehicle would be a Chevy Suburban, towing a small trailer with a freezer in the trailer bed.
Also, are outfitters going to welcome me when I have my own vehicle or shy away.

Bob,
I hauled 2 caribou in freezers on a trailer all the way from Alaska, this past Sept. Had no problems at all at border crossings. We got the proper paper work filled out by fish and game before we left AK. I would suppose you would get the same type of paper work from the fish and game ministry in the province you hunt in. Knute

My brother-in-law outfits in northern Alberta and has had guys drive up into Alberta. No problems. Just hve your paperwork for the border crossing (guns into Canada). Check with the US Customs on transporting wild game into the USA from Canada. If I remember correctly, you need to get a permit (cant remember name) from SRD in Alberta, plus with your Wildlife Certifcate and Hunting Certificsate for the species you harvsted, you should be good to go.

Call SRD - Fish & Wildlife in Alberta and you US Customs and maybe State F&W unit.

I'll try to find the link to the Alberta Hunting Regulations that will help an post it or you.

Later

Here yo go...Link to Alberta Hutin Regulations - 2010 Guide - EXPORTING GAME. Hope this helps.


Alberta Hunting Regulations-2010

Click on "General Regulations" and scroll to "EXPORTING" and you will have all the info and contact stuff you need.

The regulation link seems to provide almost all that I needed to know.
Thanks

I just took some moose and caribou from Whitehorse Yukon to Reno, by air.
No problem at all. customs did not look into the coolers. Just asked me what the meat was.
Watson Lake I had the export permit taped to the coolers.

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Also, are outfitters going to welcome me when I have my own vehicle or shy away.

I can't imagine any outfitter wouldn't be tickled to death to know that his client is coming prepared.

I went to Quebec several years ago with my son. We took a trailer with a specially built insulated wooden box to put our caribou meat in, then had screw eyes on the outside so we could tie down the antlers. The outfitter was pleased that we came with more than a Coleman cooler.

We had our paperwork in order for both the firearms and the outfitter helped us with the paperwork for the meat/hide/antlers. We went through without a hitch, Customs never even opened the cooler box.

But that's just my feelings and experience.

I've crossed the border from the Lower 48 to Canada a couple of times to hunt and just couldn't have had a better experience. Border agents are pleasant to put it mildly and the removal of game from Canada into the US is in my observation common for the agents to oversee.

I hope you have a great trip.

I cross back and forth every year as the border is 40 miles away.If your coming thru Montana to reach Alberta the Sweetgrass port is 24 hours.If you decide to take a scenic backroads trip to another crossing their hours change with the seasons,usually summer and winter.More laid back at the more remote crossings as some only see locals.Just don't bring a Cities animal thru as you need Fish and Wild Life Service personal to check them.