There’s plenty of planning that goes into any hunting trek – but if you’re going to hunt across the border, there are more and more regulations you’ll need to keep up-to-date with to avoid trouble. Be sure you apply for the permits you’ll need well in advance – experts recommend you start this process three months in advance.

Permits range from those you need to carry firearms across the border to those you’ll need to bring your trophies home – and that’s in addition to the tags you have to apply for to hunt in the first place. Thankfully, most of us don’t have much to worry about when it comes to actually crossing the border – you’ll do well to carry your passport and it’s imperative that you’ve applied for and received the requisite permits and tags before you travel.

Coming home, you’ll need to ensure you’ve followed the regulations for packing meat, trophies and other hunt proceeds or your hard-won goods may be confiscated by officials at the border. Bear in mind rules apply on both sides of the border, and it is important to understand them all. So do your research, apply for permits early and abide by the regulations – and enjoy your hunt!