Importing lions into Canada

[Tyler.cariboo]

Hi I'm looking into a lion hunt right now out of South Africa. I've got everything all ready set up, and discussed with an outfitter, just need to book the hunt. I'm just curious to know what I might need in order to import the lion into Canada. I'm either going to get done a shoulder mount or rug done with the head attached. Have any of you imported a lion into Canada recently that could help me out, and give me a bit more information. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

Tyler

 

[BRICKBURN]

Panthera leo
Appendix II

Appendix II
Are not currently rare or endangered but could become so if trade is not regulated.

• 
  
  
  • International trade is possible, controlled by permits.

Specimens to be imported into Canada must be accompanied by:

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  • a CITES export permit issued by the exporting country

Specimens to be exported from Canada must be accompanied by:

• 
  
  
  • a Canadian CITES export permit

http://www.ec.gc.ca/cites/default.asp?lang=En&n=7E56589B-1
http://www.ec.gc.ca/cites/default.asp?lang=En&n=8CA581C3-1

 

[Hank2211]

I've done it a number of times. As Brickburn says, all you need is a CITES export permit from the exporting country.

It does not matter if the lion was hunted in the wild or on a game ranch/reserve (in other words, captive bred lions are not treated differently than wild lions in Canada). You can import taxidermied specimens, or dipped and packed skins, skulls, etc.

Canada follows CITES and does not impose its own rules on non-native (to Canada) species.

 

[adgunner]

Hunting a lioness with Marius at KMG this summer and double checked with the folks at environment Canada and it is exactly as Brickburn posted above.

 

[CAustin]

Hunting a lioness with Marius at KMG this summer and double checked with the folks at environment Canada and it is exactly as Brickburn posted above.

Hope you have a great hunt!

 

[Tyler.cariboo]

Panthera leo
Appendix II

Appendix II
Are not currently rare or endangered but could become so if trade is not regulated.

• 
  
  
  • International trade is possible, controlled by permits.

Specimens to be imported into Canada must be accompanied by:

• 
  
  
  • a CITES export permit issued by the exporting country

Specimens to be exported from Canada must be accompanied by:

• 
  
  
  • a Canadian CITES export permit

http://www.ec.gc.ca/cites/default.asp?lang=En&n=7E56589B-1
http://www.ec.gc.ca/cites/default.asp?lang=En&n=8CA581C3-1

HI so do I has

Panthera leo
Appendix II

Appendix II
Are not currently rare or endangered but could become so if trade is not regulated.

• 
  
  
  • International trade is possible, controlled by permits.

Specimens to be imported into Canada must be accompanied by:

• 
  
  
  • a CITES export permit issued by the exporting country

Specimens to be exported from Canada must be accompanied by:

• 
  
  
  • a Canadian CITES export permit

http://www.ec.gc.ca/cites/default.asp?lang=En&n=7E56589B-1
http://www.ec.gc.ca/cites/default.asp?lang=En&n=8CA581C3-1

So do I need to obtain these permits before I go on the hunt or do I get these permits after the hunt?

 

[Hank2211]

You can only get the export permit after the hunt. Your outfitter/ shipper would normally apply for the export permit.

Note that this only applies to Canadians.