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Thank you for posting the article so we can still see it. The Gazette News has been taken down. Seems like someone in power does not like the truth to be told.

Have you had anyone try to get an import permit to the USA since USFWS changed its procedures recently? The USFWS revoked all previous rulings on "enhancement findings" on lions in RSA, Zim, and Zambia since they lost the lawsuit to SCI for improper rulemaking regarding their suspension of...

Have you had anyone try to get an import permit to the USA since USFWS changed its procedures? USFWS revoked all previous rulings on "enhancement findings" on lions in RSA, Zim, and Zambia since they lost the lawsuit to SCI on improper rulemaking regarding their suspension of imports from...

https://www.namibian.com.na/66346/read/Leopard-attacks-tourist-in-Kuiseb

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Where did this happen?

Sorry to hear this sad news. Condolences and prayers to the family. Rest in peace.

Prayers for Scott and his family! Wish all the best in finding him ok.

After several Namibia PH's had told me that they used dogs on declared PAC leopards as a means of safety, I did some more research. It appears that there is no official use of dogs for trophy hunts or for declared PAC leopards. Sorry for bringing it up, and trophy hunters should be aware not...

By the way, I just found James Jeffrey's orginal post of this incident on the Game Rangers Association of Namibia facebook page. It was posted by an ARA person. I am sure they are now reposting James original message across many ARA platforms about this incident, without having the facts...

Unfortunate to hear this news. But please do not throw the hunter or PH under the bus until actual knowledge of the facts are known. While it is true that Namibia does not allow trophy hunts for leopards with dogs, Namibia does allow the use of dogs for problem leopards. It is possible that...

Talk with your outfitter in advance as to how to pay for the balance of your trip when you are leaving camp. Some outfitters will take travelers cheques, but some will want to charge you a banking fee of up to 10% to 15% if you use travelers cheques. Probably better to make an escrow...

Airlines now are only allowing 50 pounds per bag without incurring additional cost for overweight. So time to get rid of the heavy luggage bags and get some really lightweight roller duffle bags. Some luggage cases are over 20 pounds before you start to put anything into them! Put a bright...

Notify your Bank, that has your credit cards, in advance of your travel itinerary as to where and when you will be outside the country. Otherwise they have "fraud control" that will put a hold on your card when you start to use it abroad. It can be cleared by calling them, but time zones...

PLAN on the airlines losing or delaying your checked baggage. It happens all the time. So take with you in your carry-on anything that is critical for your trip. Medications -some are hard to find outside the USA. Camera Video cam (airline won't insure the camera equipment in lost...