Pratical information on hunting 


Regulatory arms for your hunting trip
  • White-tailed deer hunting (for Canadian residents)

bow, crossbow and muzzleloader: from September 1 to October 31, 2011
rifle: from November 1 to 30, 2011

  • White-tailed deer hunting (for non-residents)
bow, crossbow and muzzleloader: from September 1 to October 31, 2011
rifle: from October 1 to December 7, 2011

Bringing firearms into Canada

Since January 2001, according to the Firearms Act, visitors/non-residents must complete a declaration to bring a firearm into Canada. The Non-Resident Firearms Declaration (form CAFC 909 EF) and it's continuation sheet must be presented in triplicate. The form is available on the Web site of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf.

To expedite the process at the point of entry, please fill in the declaration form in advance. However, the form must be presented unsigned to the customs officer at your first point of entry into Canada because your signature must be witnessed by a customs officer. When the customs officer of the Canadian border agency has confirmed your declaration, it will serve as your license and temporary registration certificate for all firearms you bring into Canada. The declaration is valid for 60 days.

It costs $25 for a certified declaration, regardless of the number of firearms that are listed. The declaration is valid only for the person who signs it and only for the registered weapons in the declaration.

Should you need any additional information regarding your firearms, please do not hesitate to contact the RCMP by phone at 1-800-731-4000, by email at pcaf-cfp@rcmp-grc.gc.ca or by fax at (613) 825-0297.

Documents required to enter Canada

To visit Canada, U.S. citizens or foreigners must hold a valid passport. Depending on your country of origin, you might also need a visa. We suggest you check with the proper authorities of your Government and/or with the Embassy or Canadian Consulate nearest to you what are the exact documents that are required for your entry to Canada. Air carriers must ensure that you have valid travel documents when you enter Canada. If you do not have appropriate documents, boarding may be refused to you. Your travel agent can also advise you adequately on the matter.

Here are some useful links to inform yourself and answer the most frequently asked questions:

The weather in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan enjoys a climate with four distinct seasons. The average temperature ranges between -25 degrees Celsius (-13 degrees Fahrenheit) in winter and 25 °C (77 °F) in summer. In winter, average temperatures vary between 0 and -24 °C (32 and -11.2 °F) and in summer, between 15 and 30 °C (59 and 86 °F).

Saskatchewan lies far from any body of water of significant size. With its northern location, the province has a temperate continental climate in the center. It is the sunniest province in Canada, the second receiving less snow per year (145 cm – 8.85 in) and whose summer is the warmest (22 C - 71.6 F), and the fourth receiving less precipitation in the year (428 mm - 1.4 ft).

We strongly recommend that you bring warm, silent and quality clothing as those offered by Raven Wear whose reputation is well established. You will get information on all their products by viewing their website www.ravenwear.ca. Warm and comfortable clothing will definitely allow you to concentrate on the game rather than on the cold weather, especially during the deer hunting season, therefore ensuring you a better chance of success.

Here are some useful links to inform yourself and answer the most frequently asked questions:

Documents to bring:

  • Valid passport.
  • Airline ticket.
  • The non-resident firearms declaration (form CAFC 909 EF - unsigned).
  • Your driver's license.

Hunting equipment to bring:

  • Rifle (we suggest a minimum 270 caliber), bow, crossbow or black powder rifle (muzzle loading).
  • 2 boxes of ammunition, arrows.
  • Soft gun case (required for transportation).
  • Back pack.
  • Binoculars.
  • Knife.
  • Flashlight.
  • Spare batteries.
  • Hand and foot warmer packs.
  • Matches.
  • Insecticide, just in case (for black bear hunting).

Hunting clothes to bring:

  • Outer suit from the waist up (jacket with sleeves) of scarlet, bright yellow, blaze orange or white or any combination of these colours. Coloured vests (sleveless) are not considered a complete outer suit from the waist up, and therefore are not acceptable (white suggested only for deer). Camouflage clothing should be used for bear.
  • Orange cap or tuque (mandatory for white-tailed deer only).
  • Wool or polar mask.
  • Cold weather boots for deer hunting (regular hunting boots for bear).
  • Camp shoes.
  • Wool socks.
  • Light socks – polypropylene type.
  • Sweat pants.
  • T-shirts –polypropylene type.
  • Warm shirts.
  • Long underwear in polypropylene.
  • Mitt and gloves - for deer hunting bring extra pairs.
  • Rainy weather clothing.

Personal effects to bring:

  • Camera and films.
  • Video camera (optional).
  • Medication (if needed).
  • First aid kit (optional).
  • Toiletry kit.

Other useful links

Wounded animal policy

If an animal is wounded and not recovered immediately your hunt will stop until your guide/outfitter decides differently. We need enough time to make every effort possible to retrieve wounded animals before your hunt can continue. This is the law for hunting in Saskatchewan and it stops the unnecessary waste of big game animals. Western Trophy Outfitters respects and applies the game laws of Saskatchewan and we ask our hunters to do the same. We thank them for their understanding.