Who regulates the import and export of wildlife between the United States and Canada?
On the U.S. side of the border, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulate wildlife imports and exports. Canadian Customs in conjunction with Environment Canada deals with wildlife imports and exports in Canada. How do I import/export wildlife when I travel by land between Alaska and the lower 48? In all cases, you must declare any wildlife items to U.S. or Canadian Customs when you enter or leave each country. Additional requirements apply if you are traveling with live wildlife or your wildlife or wildlife products involve species protected under U.S. or Canadian law. What additional requirements apply if I am traveling with live wildlife? If you travel with live wildlife, you must file a special declaration form (Fish & Wildlife Service Form 3-177) when you leave or return to the United States. What additional requirements apply if I am importing/exporting protected species? If your wildlife or wildlife items involve species protected under U.
