Regulations and logistics
Before you book: the rules
The law says non-residents need a guide in western and northern Canada. These guides explain exactly what that means, how licences and allocations work, and the logistics of firearms, export, tipping and timing, cited to official sources and dated.
Do you need a guide to hunt in Canada?
The short answer across the West, the North and the East: yes.
Read moreThe Alberta hunter host rule, explained
The one legal alternative to an outfitter in Alberta, and why it rarely helps.
Read moreBringing firearms into Canada to hunt
Yes, you can bring your rifle. Here is the process, form number and fee.
Read moreNon-resident hunting licences in Canada
Tags flow through the outfitter, not a lottery you enter yourself.
Read moreMeat and trophy export from Canada
The export steps people forget: a CITES permit for wolf and bear, and a US declaration form.
Read moreTipping your hunting guide in Canada
The widely agreed norm is 10 to 15 percent. The exact figure is your call.
Read moreWhen to book a guided hunt in Canada
Plan on one to two years, and know how the deposits work.
Read moreHow to choose a hunting outfitter in Canada
The questions that separate a real operation from a good website.
Read morePlan your hunt
Ask us about the rules for your specific hunt
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