Many people visit Canada and the U.S. for hunting trips, since both countries boast expansive wilderness and a great diversity of game animals. There’s a lot you should know before setting out to either location, though. Visit the pages below for information on what you can expect, steps you should take, and helpful tips and tricks.
Hunting in Canada
Canada is a popular hunting destination for locals and visitors alike. There are around 2 million hunters annually in Canada, representing ~5% of the population.
There are some laws and regulations for hunting that are put in place by the Canadian federal government, especially those regarding guns. However, many issues are handled by individual provinces, such as licenses, hunting seasons, and bag limits.
On our hunting in Canada page, you can learn more about the following:
- Requirements, such as hunting licenses, for hunting in Canada and individual provinces
- Tips for choosing an outfitter for guided hunts
- The various game animals you can hunt
- Important guidance about firearms and other weapons
- Pointers for transporting trophies, animal products, and bait
- Information about hunting with dogs
- and much more!
If you’ll be driving into Canada from the U.S., make sure to also check out the border crossing port you’ll be traveling through for up-to-date information on operational hours, traffic, and more.
Hunting in the U.S.
In the past couple of decades, approximately 13-15 million people have hunted per year in the United States, around 4% of the country’s population. The U.S. is home to a huge and diverse population of game animals, from the snowshoe hare to the alligator. Both U.S. citizens and visitors from abroad come to enjoy the hunting the country has to offer.
While the federal government manages things like national wildlife preserves and the transport of guns across the border and state lines, much is determined by state governments. Individual states will have their own laws for firearms, hunting licenses, and hunting seasons and bag limits.
On our hunting in the U.S. page, you can learn more about the following:
- Requirements, such as hunting licenses, for hunting in the U.S. and individual states
- Tips for choosing an outfitter for guided hunts
- Information about the various game animals you can hunt
- Hunting on public vs private land, and tips for approaching private landowners
- Special requirements for hunting fowl, including duck stamps
- Information about hunting with dogs
- and much more!
If you’ll be driving into the U.S. from Canada, make sure to also check out the border crossing port you’ll be traveling through for up-to-date information on operational hours, traffic, and more.