Wanting to move to Alaska (Ketchikan, Metlakatla: live, law, licenses)

[ketchikanite]

Originally Posted by RDawg

I imagine you could snowmachine from the Russian coast to Little Diomede if the sea froze just right, but I wouldn't advise anyone to try it.

It seldom freezes just right. Most folks that try to make that trek do it on foot. It often doesn’t end well.


https://apnews.com/article/802c3f0d5...2799fcd31c40d0

[Northrick]

Originally Posted by RDawg

I imagine you could snowmachine from the Russian coast to Little Diomede if the sea froze just right, but I wouldn't advise anyone to try it.

It's not a lake. Ice in that area is not static, it's always moving.

[terracore]

Originally Posted by Arktikos

dare I ask what's the problem with going though Canada?

Many Americans don't have the required vaccines to enter Canada.

Canada also doesn't let Americans transport their firearms into the country.

Canada doesn't allow visitors who have had a DUI. I don't know how many Americans that is but I'm sure it's in the millions.

I'm not suggesting the OP falls into any of these categories, but a friend of mine was turned away at the border because he didn't have proof of car insurance. The insurance company eventually faxed it to the border station but the snafu ate up most of a day.

Some people would rather avoid being at the whim of a foreign government.

When I drove to Alaska we were taken into a room at the Canadian border with Washington and interviewed. Meanwhile, Canadian border patrol was emptying our Ford Explorer and the trailer we were towing in a parking lot. So we got to pack twice. Once in Oregon before leaving, and a second time with all our stuff getting rained on at the border. I understand the interview, they wanted to make sure we had the means to get all the way to Alaska and wouldn't become permanent visitors to their country. Not sure of the reason for unpacking and going through all our stuff. This was back in the late 90's. Maybe they thought we were smuggling in cheap USA cigarettes. That was a thing back then.

[Natnasci]

Originally Posted by terracore

Many Americans don't have the required vaccines to enter Canada.

Canada also doesn't let Americans transport their firearms into the country.

Canada doesn't allow visitors who have had a DUI. I don't know how many Americans that is but I'm sure it's in the millions.

I'm not suggesting the OP falls into any of these categories, but a friend of mine was turned away at the border because he didn't have proof of car insurance. The insurance company eventually faxed it to the border station but the snafu ate up most of a day.

Some people would rather avoid being at the whim of a foreign government.

When I drove to Alaska we were taken into a room at the Canadian border with Washington and interviewed. Meanwhile, Canadian border patrol was emptying our Ford Explorer and the trailer we were towing in a parking lot. So we got to pack twice. Once in Oregon before leaving, and a second time with all our stuff getting rained on at the border. I understand the interview, they wanted to make sure we had the means to get all the way to Alaska and wouldn't become permanent visitors to their country. Not sure of the reason for unpacking and going through all our stuff. This was back in the late 90's. Maybe they thought we were smuggling in cheap USA cigarettes. That was a thing back then.

Canada does allow the transport of certain guns through Canada to Alaska.

"The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers transiting through Canada to and from Alaska to declare any firearms in their possession to a CBSA officer when entering Canada. Failure to declare firearms may result in criminal prosecution in a court of law."

https://www.canada.ca/en/border-serv...an-border.html

"When crossing the border into Canada, hunters must declare all firearms in their possession. Declared rifles and shotguns may be carried through Canada while in transit to Alaska. Certain types of handguns are not permitted in Canada under any circumstances. Other handguns may be carried into Canada under certain circumstances."

https://adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?ad...rticles_id=695

[terracore]

Originally Posted by Natnasci

Canada does allow the transport of certain guns through Canada to Alaska.

"The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers transiting through Canada to and from Alaska to declare any firearms in their possession to a CBSA officer when entering Canada. Failure to declare firearms may result in criminal prosecution in a court of law."

https://www.canada.ca/en/border-serv...an-border.html

"When crossing the border into Canada, hunters must declare all firearms in their possession. Declared rifles and shotguns may be carried through Canada while in transit to Alaska. Certain types of handguns are not permitted in Canada under any circumstances. Other handguns may be carried into Canada under certain circumstances."

https://adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?ad...rticles_id=695

Good to know. I thought all handguns were prohibited.

[arleigh]

You might look into "The Alaska Outdoor Forum"
There are many considerations one must consider before moving there.
One method being used for moving there is a shipping container, the trick is to pack it as though it will be turned upside down and rolled down hill. Most furniture doesn't make it in one piece (they tell me) even if you haul it yourself. The roads are rough.
You probably think I am exaggerating but this is from several folks that have made the journey, not me. not yet.
Ideally, furniture that can be disassembled and then packed might survive better.
Guns might be better handled through an FFL than trying to take them along with you.
Your vehicle needs to be winterized and rough road ready, there are not a lot of services along the way to help with special needs. New tires and at least 2 real spares, not doughnut temporary.
You can have a newspaper from Anchorage sent to you, to get an idea of what's happening and advice on places to stay and or avoid, or explore the job market.

[Music_Man]

Forget the Anchorage newspaper idea. It is hardly big enough to be put in the bottom of the bird cage. You won't find enough information in it to be worth the trouble, and run by devout democrats who ignore any news of the other side.

[2020's YouTube Vlog]

I like Alaska

[Arktikos]

Originally Posted by terracore

Canada doesn't allow visitors who have had a DUI. .

I didn't know that. Had to look it up- sure enough. Looks like a fairly new law, as of 2018.

That's OK by me, along with their other restrictions.

[Natnasci]

Originally Posted by Arktikos

I didn't know that. Had to look it up- sure enough. Looks like a fairly new law, as of 2018.

That's OK by me, along with their other restrictions.

It's not a new law. DUI's are considered a more serious offence on your first conviction in Canada.

In 2018 the law changed to add stricter penalties and time related rehabilitation rules, which may affect a foreigner from entering Canada differently than before.

In Canada the level of offences are indictable, hybrid and summary. We do not have misdemeanours or felonies.

DUI laws in Canada have been federal since 1921. DUI's are indictable offences even on your first offence. Indictable offences are similar to your felonies.

In the US first offences DUI's are usually misdemeanours.

So anyone with an indictable ( felony ) offence on their record, is going to have a more difficult time entering Canada.

If you do have a DUI, it's not impossible to enter Canada, just read up on what needs to be done, and hope the border agent agrees.