Paying cash for Canadian Black Bear hunt

[TST123]

Hi there,

I’m in the process of booking a black bear hunt in Quebec in June this year and the outfitter has said they take cash only on arrival. Is this the normal way to pay to avoid fees etc?

They seem like a reputable outfitter (La Griffe d’Ours) but as I’ve never been on a paid hunt abroad before I just wanted to check that paying in cash on arrival is normal and nothing to be concerned by!

Cheers

 

[Tim.243]

Hi there,

I’m in the process of booking a black bear hunt in Quebec in June this year and the outfitter has said they take cash only on arrival. Is this the normal way to pay to avoid fees etc?

They seem like a reputable outfitter (La Griffe d’Ours) but as I’ve never been on a paid hunt abroad before I just wanted to check that paying in cash on arrival is normal and nothing to be concerned by!

Cheers

Pay at the end or a % deposit, then you hold some Aces, their way you have nothing.

 

[tusker]

I have hunted in more than a dozen countries over the last 20 years and never have i been asked and I never would pay cash up front.
Be warned.
Tusker

 

[TST123]

I have hunted in more than a dozen countries over the last 20 years and never have i been asked and I never would pay cash up front.
Be warned.
Tusker

I will inquire and see if I can pay some before the hunt and some at the end

 

[Rake Aboot]

Nope not a chance would I pay for a hunt cash upfront !
The only thing you’ll be hunting will be the outfitter when they vamoose !

 

[Tim.243]

I will inquire and see if I can pay some before the hunt and some at the end

25% max up front, you will be a long way from home and could easily be pinned into a corner.

I have been diving in Oz Mozambique the Canneries Tec diving courses in Egypt used dive boats in the uk
2 day stalking trips in Lincoln all paid up at the end.

I never take payment up front for welding work as often the job changes so I stop call or show them.

The only time people paid up front for diving was booked trips with a deposit then the balance then they got their tickets a package itinerary and off to the airport

 

[Koenig]

I’ve never paid upfront in South Africa.

 

[rarms]

What's the issue with cash on arrival at the camp? I don't see an issue?

 

[EMcC]

What's the issue with cash on arrival at the camp? I don't see an issue?

The way I read it too, it sounds good to me as there doesn't seem to be any problem as he is not paying anything in advance so nothing lost if the hunt falls through. Most hunts charge a deposit to set it up and the balance when you arrive, that is the usual way.

 

[TST123]

The way I read it too, it sounds good to me as there doesn't seem to be any problem as he is not paying anything in advance so nothing lost if the hunt falls through. Most hunts charge a deposit to set it up and the balance when you arrive, that is the usual way.

That’s what I thought too. It all seems legit to me, but I just wanted make sure that cash in full up front on arrival was an accepted method of payment

 

[Bavarianbrit]

Get a reciept.

 

[63]

If you decide to fly with a few grand in cash worth checking on the customs rules for taking cash into Canada/out of the UK.

 

[Camdig]

My concern would be travelling with a few grand in cash, customs will seize it even if it's legit and make difficult to get it back.
Possibly arrange to withdraw when there.

 

[Heym SR20]

I suppose if cash on arrival is being asked and the camp is a long way into the boonies with zero internet etc then perhaps. But this day and age the only reason for cash is so there is minimal record of the transaction, and the only reason for doing that is so somebody else has great difficulty in finding out what your income / profits are. However there are still plenty who really quite like dealing in cash, are perfectly legitimate and really don’t want to pay all the bank charges etc.

I wouldn’t fly with cash, but instead draw cash on arrival in Canada.

 

[scotch_egg]

I used a wise bank account when I visited America last year. Provided a great exchange rate and I could use ATM’s. Consider daily withdrawal limits though.

 

[filzee]

You can take up to 10,000 CAD with you without having to declare it. Anymore and you must declare upon entry but there is technically no limit on the amount of cash.
Paying cash on arrival doesn’t sound too bad to me I guess

 

[countrryboy]

I thought most foriegn trips u will have paid 100% upfront, some many months before u go?
Granted most will not be cash

 

[MJ75]

I really would not pay 100% up front. A small deposit and pay in full at the end.

I have been asked to pay in cash before. But this was at the end of the hunt.

You can leave the UK with with £10,000 without having to declare it to customs. However, carrying a large amount of cash is a very bad idea. But we all know that don't we?

 

[trickie]

We took about 6K Cdn $ last year with no hassle. Bought it in batches whilst watching the exchange rate, ended up with about $258 more than buying in the last 2 months

 

[shoppe]

This was at the side of the road in the rockies not far from the Athabasca glacier.
It was there when we first passed and was still there at 3 hours later.
It was beside a busy small cafe .in the country side.Loads of folk taking photos, some were just about 60 m away. It was munching on the dandelions.
photo taken on Monday 19th may about 14.50.
Cheers
Shoppe