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76 S A S K AT C H E W A N F I S H I N G & H U N T I N G G U I D E 2 0 1 2 Border CroSSing inforMation The following information is designed to help visitors cross Canadian borders. Officials at points of entry will issue any permits required for vehicles and outfits. For more detailed information, contact Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) toll-free at 1(800) 461-9999. If you are calling from outside of Canada, call (204) 983-3500 or visit www.cbsa.gc.ca. There are 12 points of entry located along the Saskatchewan/U.S. border. The hours of operation listed on page 75 are subject to change without notice. For the dates of summer and winter hours and transitional periods, or for additional information, contact your nearest CBSA or phone (306) 927-2455. Saskatchewan’s 24-hour ports of entry are North Portal and Regway. ENTRY BY PRIVATE AIRCRAFT Pilots that arrive in Canada by private, company-owned or charter aircraft carrying 15 people or less, as well as travellers on recreational boats carrying 29 people or less, have to call a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Telephone Reporting Centre (TRC) to obtain authorization to enter Canada. • Call 1 (888) 226-7277 at least two hours before but no more than 48 hours prior to the aircraft's arrival in Canada; • give the estimated time of arrival (ETA); • give the aircraft tail number/aircraft registration mark; and • arrive during regular CBSA office hours at a designated airport of entry (AOE). If the 1 (888) number is not available, call Lansdown, Ontario at (613) 659-2598 or Victoria, British Columbia at (250) 363-0343. Please be advised that long distance charges may apply. You are required to contact Canada Customs in advance at 1 (888) CANPASS (1-888-226-7277). Further information can be obtained from the local Canada Customs office. Regina International Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(306) 780-5218 Saskatoon International Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(306) 975-4755 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Visitors to Canada who meet the legal age of the province or territory where they enter may import 40 oz (1.14 L) of liquor, 53 oz (1.5 L) of wine, or 288 oz (24 12 oz cans) of beer or ale. In Saskatchewan, the legal drinking age is 19. All provinces except Nunavut and the Northwest Territories allow visitors to import quantities above the duty-free allowance, up to certain limits. Provincial and federal taxes must be paid on the surplus; however, the cost is high. TOBACCO PRODUCTS Visitors 18 years of age or over may import 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 200 g (7 oz) of manufactured tobacco and 200 tobacco sticks duty-free. Quantities above the duty-free allowance are subject to federal and sometimes provincial taxes and the cost to import them is high. Any shipment of more than six cartons of cigarettes must also meet Canadian marking regulations. FOOD Visitors may import food for their own use without duty payment, provided the quantity is consistent with the duration and nature of the stay in Canada. Larger quantities that are not intended for consumption, but will be moved in transit through Canada, may be documented on a temporary admission permit. Certain fruits, vegetables and meat from countries other than the U.S. may be prohibited. All importations of meat over 20 kg (44 lb) must be inspected by the Canadian Food & Inspection Agency. GASOLINE AND FUEL Visitors are allowed free entry of fuel up to the normal tank capacity of their vehicles. Quantities above that amount may be subject to duty and taxes. DOGS AND CATS Dogs and cats from the United States must be accompanied by a certificate signed and dated by a veterinarian. The certificate must state that the animal has been vaccinated against rabies within the last three years. The certificate must provide sufficient description to identify the animal. Animal tags are NOT acceptable in lieu of a certificate. Puppies and kittens less than three months old do not require rabies vaccinations but must be in good health. Pets imported from countries other than the United States may require quarantine. CAMPING OR FISHING You can bring camping gear, recreational equipment and supplies with you to Canada, provided all items are clean and free of pests and soil. You cannot bring firewood or live bait into the country without a permit. FIREARMS AND ALL OTHER WEAPONS All weapons—including firearms, mace, tear gas, and pepper spray—must be declared to customs upon arrival. Under Canadian law, visitors are not allowed to import firearms and defensive sprays for personal protection. Visitors who are at least 18 years old may import ordinary rifles and shotguns for hunting, sporting use, competition, movement in transit or for protection against wildlife in remote areas (excluding National Parks). The importation is allowed, provided the officer is satisfied with the circumstances of the importation. Restricted firearms include: • most handguns; • semi-automatic rifles and shotguns that are capable of discharging centre-fire ammunition, have barrels between 105 mm (4.14 inches) and 470 mm (18.5 inches) long, and are not otherwise prohibited; • firearms designed or adapted to be fired when reduced to a length of less than 660 mm (26 inches) by folding, telescoping or other means; and • firearms restricted by regulations. Prohibited firearms include: • handguns with barrels less than or equal to 105 mm (4.14 inches) long; • handguns designed or adapted to discharge a 25- or 32-calibre cartridge; • firearms adapted from rifles or shotguns by sawing, cutting or any other alteration, that, when adapted in this way, are less than 660 mm (26 inches) long or have a barrel that is less than 457 mm (18.5 inches) long; • automatic firearms, whether or not altered to fire in the manner of a semi-automatic firearm; and • firearms prohibited by regulations. ENTERING CANADA Make sure that you are carrying proper identification for yourself and any children travelling with you in the vehicle. A passport is not mandatory for entry into Canada but it is a preferable piece of identification. If you are a Canadian or American citizen or a permanent resident of either country, other acceptable identification includes the following: • an enhanced driver’s licence; • a birth certificate with accompanying photo identification (such as a regular driver’s licence); • a permanent residence or green card; • a citizenship card or a certificate of citizenship or naturalization; or • a Certificate of Indian Status. Note: Full implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative requirements for entry into the United States by land and water is now complete. All individuals are required to present a valid passport or other approved secure document when entering the United States by land or water. Approved WHTI documents include: • a NEXUS card; • a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) card; • a Secure Certificate of Indian Status (when this certificate is available and approved by the United States). There are 12 points of entry located along the Saskatchewan/U.S. border. The hours of operation listed on page 75 are subject to change without notice. For the dates of summer and winter hours and transitional periods, or for additional information, contact your nearest CBSA or phone (306) 927-2455. Saskatchewan’s 24-hour ports of entry are North Portal and Regway.
egulationS To receive a copy of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment Anglers’ or Hunters’ and Trappers’ Guide, call (306) 787-2314 or visit www.environment.gov.sk.ca ANGLING Saskatchewan is divided into three management zones for angling regulation purposes. All lakes intersected by zone borders fall into the zone immediately north of the border. S A S K AT C H E W A N F I S H I N G & H U N T I N G G U I D E 2 0 1 2 La Loche Northern Zone 77 THE PROPOSED 2012 SEASON DATES ARE: Southern Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 5, 2012 – March 31, 2013 Central Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 15, 2012 – March 31, 2013 Northern Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 25, 2012 – April 15, 2013 General fishing regulations apply province-wide. Check your Anglers’ Guide for a summary of the major regulations anglers should be aware of. Lloydminster La Ronge Central Zone Prince Albert Creighton LICENCE FEES: Saskatchewan Resident Annual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29.44 Saskatchewan Resident, three-day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14.72 Canadian Resident, Annual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$58.87 Canadian Resident, three-day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29.44 Non-Resident, Annual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$78.51 Non-Resident, three-day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39.25 Children under age 16 and Seniors over 65 do not require a licence. LIMITS – PROVINCE-WIDE In all management zones, no more than one fish per species may exceed specified upper size limits. The specified upper size limit refers to the total length of fish as they are taken from the water. Measure your fish from the tip of the snout to the farthest tip of the tail (with the tail pinched) to determine its legal length. The limits for some of the 21 species are shown below. The daily limit is the same as the possession limit. Sample: • walleye/sauger – 4, only one may exceed 55 cm total length • northern pike – 5, only one may exceed 75 cm total length • lake trout – 3, only one may exceed 65 cm total length • Arctic grayling – 2, only one may exceed 35 cm total length • goldeye – 8 • whitefish – 8 • burbot – 8 • stocked trout include: brook, brown, cutthroat, rainbow, splake, tiger trout and Atlantic salmon (all species combined) – 5 • yellow perch – 25 Anglers can catch the limit for all species in one day. At no time, however, can they exceed the limit for any one species. For example, in any given day, you may take six northern pike with only one pike exceeding 75 cm in length, five walleye/sauger in combination with one walleye/sauger exceeding 55 cm in length, and four lake trout with only one exceeding 65 cm in length. This would fill your limit for all pike, walleye/sauger, and lake trout. You could still catch your limit for other species not yet caught. You are required to package your catch in such a way that species can be identified. Fillets must be packaged so that number and length of fish can be easily determined by a conservation officer. Two fillets are counted as one fish. These rules are especially important for anglers returning to the United States with their catches, but apply equally to all anglers. Refer to the Anglers’ Guide for specific information on the transportation/export of sport fish. Anglers returning to the United States from Saskatchewan should note that anyone transporting fish taken by angling out of Saskatchewan must possess a valid Saskatchewan angling licence. Fish transported from Saskatchewan must be easily identified according to species and number and length. North Battleford Highway No. 1 Saskatoon Southern Zone Swift Current Red Coat Trail Moose Jaw Humboldt Melfort Yellowhead Highway Regina Melville Yorkton Weyburn ANGLING LICENCES If you are 16 or older, you must have a current Saskatchewan licence for recreational fishing in the province (Treaty Indians are exempt). A threeday angling licence is valid in the southern and central management zones. Anglers may purchase competitively priced angling licences from special vendors, including most stores selling equipment. The Ministry also accepts phone orders using VISA or MasterCard, call (306) 787-2847. Licences can also be ordered via internet at www.environment.gov.sk.ca/licences or by fax (306) 787-8280. VHS is a viral fish disease that has been discovered recently in the Great Lakes region and has caused large-scale mortalities in several fish species. Recent research has shown that freezing does not kill the virus. Of concern is the possibility of transmitting the virus from frozen bait fish minnows. The Ministry is developing legislation to control the importation of frozen bait fish into the province. Anglers can help by not bringing frozen bait fish into the province. Note that a special National Parks fishing licence is required for fishing in Prince Albert National Park of Canada. Angling regulations and seasons in this park also differ from the rest of the province. Anglers may no longer use lead sinkers or jigs while fishing in National Parks. For details, check at the park entry office. There is no minimum size of fish which may be kept and you may angle day or night. The importation, possession, or use of live minnows is not permitted. However, preserved minnows from a commercial source may be used. Use of leeches and earthworms for bait is also permitted, but leeches cannot be imported into Saskatchewan. To learn about pleasure craft licencing, visit www.boatingsafety.gc.ca or call the Boating Safety Infoline at 1 (800) 267-6687. HUNTING If you plan to hunt game birds or big game in the province, you must purchase the appropriate certificate and licences. Every hunter must purchase a Wildlife Habitat Certificate from hunting licence vendors. The Wildlife Habitat Certificate is $10.79 (including GST). Licence phone orders using your VISA or Mastercard are accepted, or you can order your licence by mail or fax. For details phone Tourism Saskatchewan at 1 (877) 237- 2273 or Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment at (306) 787-2847. In addition, waterfowl hunters must obtain Canadian migratory game bird hunting permits and stamps. These certificates are available from post offices throughout the province. Estevan
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