Hunted sheep in the Yukon with Pete Koser in 2006.Some traveling tips:
1)Arrive at least one and preferably two days early-there were ALOT of issues with guys not getting all their gear at the same time they arrived in Whitehorse.Air Canada is terrible for this problem.
2)Arrive early and schedule plenty of layover time between flights to deal with Customs/firearms issues.
3)Fill out and take with you a form from US Customs with a list of all your firearms and expensive gear like optics and cameras.You have to take all your stuff to your local US Customs office,fill it out in their presence, and have them sign it.This is a HUGE help in coming back into the country because it shows your didn't buy the stuff in Canada and owe no duties,etc.
4)BE NICE to all Canadian, US Customs, and TSA people no matter how frustrating the situation.
5)Keep a copy of all TSA and your airlines' rules for traveling with firearms. This can come in very handy as many workers don't know their own rules.Have case with TSA locks,remove the bolt from your rifle and have a cable lock on it,keep ammo in factory boxes and stored in a separate bag.I have a sturdy metal rifle case with wheels and a shelf for my duffel bag and this worked great.
6)Use your pack as your carry-on and keep all your expensive gear in it.Wear your hunting boots-it keeps your bag weight down and you have them if your bag is lost.
7)Keep your Passport and all your paperwork handy at all times.
8)Try to make sure TSA & your airline checks your rifle/bags all the way through to your ultimate destination.I'm not even really sure what that means but a couple of people told me along the way that saved me alot of time becuase they did that(they had time since I arrived early and no one was in line behind me).
Because I was prepared,knew and followed the rules,had plenty of time, and was nice things went very smoothly for me.Not so much with some other guys I saw.
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ACK LIGHT!!! I thought I did and still ended up leaving alot of stuff at base camp-I might as well have left it in Texas.I think the new bag weight restrictions are really a blessing in disguise to the traveling hunter.
I actually had few issues but I think being prepared helped alot.You are in for the trip of a lifetime. Good hunting!!!