Can I Bring Hunting equipment - general on a Plane to Canada?

Hunting equipment - general

Hunting equipment - general

Allowed

Checked only

According to CATSA guidelines, hunting equipment, including knives, hunting rifles and bows and arrows for sporting use, is not permitted in carry-on baggage under any circumstances, but may be transported in checked baggage as long as all sharp objects are securely wrapped to prevent Screening Officers and baggage handlers from injury and guns are unloaded and securely locked and have been declared at the air carrier check-in counter.

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The final decision rests with the CATSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint. Official CATSA Rules →

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Carry-on baggage

Not Permitted

Checked baggage

Allowed

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