Boy scouts aren't the only ones who want you to be prepared. If you're planning to travel with fishing or hunting equipment, please review the information below.

Overview

• WestJet will accept equipment that meets the requirements for air travel for domestic, U.S., international and chartered flights.
• The maximum length accepted is 9.8 feet.
• This equipment is subject to all applicable excess baggage fees unless otherwise stated. Fees are combinable where applicable. For example, if an item is overweight, oversized and a second item, all three fees may apply.
• To view our baggage fees, please click here.
• For specific packing instructions, restrictions or other information related to fishing and hunting equipment, please contact WestJet at 1-888-937-8538 (1-888-WESTJET).

See specific details on the transport of the following hunting equipment items:

• Antlers and horns
• Archery equipment
• Firearms and ammunition
• Fishing equipment
• Perishable items including seafood

Antlers and horns will not be accepted in carry-on baggage. Containers for antlers and horns will be considered as part of your checked baggage allowance and must meet the weight and size guidelines. The additional and excess (overweight/oversized) fee will be charged if applicable.

As antlers and horns may be damaged or damage other checked baggage without proper packing WestJet requires that all antlers and horns be:

• packed in a leak-proof container with a secure lid
• completely free of raw meat, blood or noticeable odour
• be padded (antlers and horn tips) to prevent punctures to the container and/or other baggage

WestJet will accept one archery set consisting of a bow or crossbow, with a quiver of arrows and a maintenance kit in checked baggage. This set will be considered as part of your checked baggage must be packaged in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. The additional and excess (overweight/oversized) fee will be charged if applicable.

• While WestJet accepts firearms for scheduled flights within Canada, to/from the United States, and to/from most international destinations, you are responsible for ensuring that all necessary permissions, documentation and other requirements have been obtained or satisfied prior to travelling.
• WestJet can offer no guidance on the rules of a country's acceptance policy, and accepts no liability in the event your weapon is not allowed entry or is confiscated upon entry. Please contact your destination's consulate for further information.
• Each firearm item will be considered a piece of your checked baggage allowance.
• Guests checking baggage and firearms over the permitted amount will be subject to applicable additional and excess baggage fees.

Firearms acceptance criteria

• Firearms are permitted ONLY in checked baggage, and ONLY if the firearm is:
  • Unloaded (declaration must be signed)
  • Packaged in a locked, heavy-duty container or hard-sided (opaque) gun case
  • Locked with either a cable lock or trigger lock
• WestJet will accept the following types of firearms:
  • Shotguns
  • Handguns
  • BB guns
  • Starter pistols
  • Rifles
  • Air pistols
  • Paintball guns (Please note: carbon dioxide cartridges/tanks for paintball guns will only be accepted if empty, with the valve secured in the open position. Please see restricted items for more details.)
• Ammunition must be:
  • Securely packaged and packed separately from the firearm, however it is permitted to be transported within the same container.
  • Carried in sturdy baggage not weighing more than 5 kg (11 lb.) gross weight per person (excluding ammunition with explosive or incendiary projectiles)
  • Packaged in the manufacturer's original container or an equivalent sturdy, durable container that provides sufficient cartridge separation
• Tasers and stun guns
  • Tasers and stun guns are prohibited for transport

• One fishing rod and a tackle box will be accepted per guest, and the oversized fee will be waived; however, the additional and excess (overweight) fee will be charged if applicable.
• Fishing rods must be encased in a hard-shell cylinder fishing rod container.

For information on packing perishable items including seafood as carry on or check baggage, please click here.