Hello from Canada

[russ473]

Welcome to AH Emkull, you at the right forum for all hunting advice

 

[FIELD ETHOS]

Welcome to AH! Glad to have you on board.

 

[PENDLETON AMMUNITION]

Welcome to AH!

 

[Ridge Runner]

Welcome to AH.

 

[yukonspirit]

Will probably just be going more euro mounts more wondering the process of getting them back into the country, clearing customs and permits

Hi Emkull, I have had good luck with Yolanda of Yofreight (info@yofreight.ca) of importing my trophies into B.C. She is keen, quickly responds and is very familiar with the rules.

 

[MarkB]

Perfect I may have a few questions for you on getting any animals back to Canada once I get the outfitter booked. Thanks

When you get to a point of booking a safari, and before you leave give me a DM. If you want to know about importation into Canada, specifically BC be certain to shoot me a DM, I will provide my phone number. I import all my own dip and pack, (completed mounts are easier, their art), so far 4 of big 5, many CITES, TOPS, total about 80. I have spoken to many site members and they have also imported their own, all without issues. Saves $1000s.

Its not hard, process and details must be followed explicitly but not rocket science.

Mark

 

[major hunter]

When you get to a point of booking a safari, and before you leave give me a DM. If you want to know about importation into Canada, specifically BC be certain to shoot me a DM, I will provide my phone number. I import all my own dip and pack, (completed mounts are easier, their art), so far 4 of big 5, many CITES, TOPS, total about 80. I have spoken to many site members and they have also imported their own, all without issues. Saves $1000s.

Its not hard, process and details must be followed explicitly but not rocket science.

Mark

Mark, importing "completed" mounts are facing a lot more scrutiny.

 

[MarkB]

Agree, same rules and regs for a long time, just more verification of those rules. ie back wood/plaques and such. Most important is following those rules, and ensuring the companies in Africa do long before they are ready to ship.

The biggest issue I see is agents freewheeling the rules and NOT following CBSA/CFIA rules. Toronto the worst, Calgary close. I asked the Canadian CO of CFIA that and have his response, I always forward that before importing starts. Same for CBSA, I find most agents do not really know rules are written, so I provide before I meet them.

So far not a single issue, 15-30 mins at Vancouver CBSA then on to pic up crates. As rule states CFIA inspection is only required after CBSA opens crate to inspect. If any of the listed no goes are encountered he calls CFIA, if none found he has the ability to release shipment. That's why perfect D&P rules must be followed in Africa. I even have a plastic leakproof crate company in SA that I use. No wood and cardboard. And they are cheaper than the normal 15% crating charge.

Last 3 members on here had completed mounts, 20 mins at CBSA and on their way. As importer you must be on the African companies, demand pics, close ups of all before it gets plastic sealed. Same goes for all paperwork, I have couriered to home address before shipment for verification, I have found sex incorrect and had all paperwork redone. Sure hope all stays the same.

Mark