Another Airline Announces Decision to Discontinue the Shipment of Hunting Trophies

According to a memorandum authored by the Africa Director of Lufthansa Cargo, the company has decided to stop its shipment of hunting trophies from "all Africa (Johannesburg Airport) origins." The memo indicates that this change will take place "with immediate effect."

Lufthansa is the third airline to announce changes to its trophy shipment policies, following similar announcements made by South African Airways and Emirates' cargo divisions. In contrast, Delta Air Lines put out a statement on May 13, 2015 in which the airline confirmed that it would not discontinue its practice of transporting hunting trophies. The airline stated that "Delta accepts hunting trophies in accordance with all U.S. domestic and international regulations. . . ."

SCI will continue its ongoing work with our partners in the hunting community to reverse decisions such as the one announced by Lufthansa and to demonstrate that such decisions harm rather than help wildlife conservation. Please continue to monitor your communications from SCI for further developments on this and other issues important to the hunting community.



Source: Safari Club International (SCI)

One more today Singapore airlines also.....

Flights going to Asia, I could understand. Other flights make zero sense.

Pretty soon we will all be forced to just take pictures.

As people move farther and become more removed from agrarian roots they view the world in a more sanitized way. While animals die to provide them food and clothing they are able to detach themselves from the act of killing and consuming to live. How many animals die each year due to loss of habitat because people want another shopping mall, another housing subdivision.

Some give a few dollars to organizations to say they help save wildlife even though most of the dollars go to salaries of the top managers. How many give their time to actually improve habitat? The "tame" urban dweller is the first to complain if birds crap on their cars or rabbits eat their garden. When deer in the US start eating everyone's landscaping the "animal lovers" cry for sharpshooters to remove the problem animals. The same "animal lovers" don't want mean hunters to shoot the deer. They somehow feel the paid killer is preferable to the hunter who cares deeply for wildlife.

Einstein said " the difference between genius and stupidity is genius has its limitations.

That really sucks.......

Like I said months ago.... Delta are licking their chops!!!! Bring it on. Sadly... When you have a monopoly.,.. They control price.

AfricaHunting.com said:

According to a memorandum authored by the Africa Director of Lufthansa Cargo, the company has decided to stop its shipment of hunting trophies from "all Africa (Johannesburg Airport) origins." The memo indicates that this change will take place "with immediate effect."

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So is this just a policy for Africa I wonder?

In other words, would Lufthansa still ship a trophy from Germany to the states as an example. I get that Africa is where the volume comes from. Just curious.

Ha ha well in a few weeks Lufthansa will be shipping my trophies home .......They will be in my suitcase ...... makes me happy ........

I have had my trophies brought home in checked baggage. I happen to know the right people who travel regular to Natal who know the right people in the Natal offices to get the paper work done in short time. If things get any worse, I will mostly hunt the Natal area and get things home in the belly of the plane.

Go get 'ER' done now before it is too late!!

Roger, it's not about getting paper work done quickly, its more about having trophies prep properly to avoid deseases. Or am I misunderstanding your post.

In future I will only use airlines that haven't banned transporting trophies. SAA runs at a loss every year(major loss) can they really afford to lose even more business??

TMS said:

In future I will only use airlines that haven't banned transporting trophies. SAA runs at a loss every year(major loss) can they really afford to lose even more business??

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im thinking the same thing simon,

They will be hearing from me about this....I hope some of my fellow Krauts let the airline know how we feel..............lots of Germans hunt the world over...........we've got a voice...........let's be sure its heard ..................................FWB

Bill, if I remember correctly, after the USA, Germans are the second highest number of hunters to Africa.

Ridge Top Ranch said:

As people move farther and become more removed from agrarian roots they view the world in a more sanitized way. While animals die to provide them food and clothing they are able to detach themselves from the act of killing and consuming to live. How many animals die each year due to loss of habitat because people want another shopping mall, another housing subdivision.

Some give a few dollars to organizations to say they help save wildlife even though most of the dollars go to salaries of the top managers. How many give their time to actually improve habitat? The "tame" urban dweller is the first to complain if birds crap on their cars or rabbits eat their garden. When deer in the US start eating everyone's landscaping the "animal lovers" cry for sharpshooters to remove the problem animals. The same "animal lovers" don't want mean hunters to shoot the deer. They somehow feel the paid killer is preferable to the hunter who cares deeply for wildlife.

Einstein said " the difference between genius and stupidity is genius has its limitations.

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Well said!

There are a few things I'd like to address after hearing all the comments:
1. Royal, the ban of hunted trophies on Lufthansa is worldwide and not exclusive to Africa
2. Roger, there was no mention of clearing the trophies into the US, therefore, how were you going to get USFWL, USDA, CDC and Customs to clear your trophies for you?
3. Simon, you are absolutely correct. It is about the preparation of the trophies to avoid the spread of disease from other countries.
4. Flatwater Bill, yes you can contact Lufthansa to be heard as many hunters are doing. See Below announcement that we sent to all our shippers worldwide:

INTRODUCING
SSI Worldwide In-Bond Transportation Program

Purpose:
a) Ability for hunters to clear trophies on their own at any USFWL Port
b) Ability to accommodate oversize crates that normally cannot be handled by narrow body planes to the final USFWL Port or Worldwide Destination
c) Flexibility to maneuver with alternative airlines in the face of the growing ban to carry hunted trophies on certain airlines

We have been hearing from many shippers and hunters that from time to time and as circumstances dictate, the hunter wants to clear their own hunted trophies in the USA or route their trophies to countries outside the USA.

We have listened and we are now offering this alternative. If you, the hunter, or you are the shipper and are interested in more information, below is a brief outline of how to proceed:
1. Contact our office with your request
2.Furnish us with the details of where the trophies are located
3. We will give you a quote to your final destination including door to door transit insurance as required

If the hunter is satisfied with the quote, please a) return the Authorization Form and b) the payment will need to be made concurrently with our preparation for departure to the final destination.

SSI Responsibility:
Provide customized transportation from country of export to Hunter’s designated port of entry at an unbeatable rate through one of its shipping partners

Hunter Responsibility:
The hunter will ensure compliance with all import entry requirements at their designated port of entry and transportation after clearance to final destination.

The choice is now yours…..we listened and we delivered!
Robert & Rosella Quartarone

This was the reply I got from the communications director from Lufthansa to my query about a rumour about trophy shipment:

"Thank you for your request. ‎For Lufthansa Cargo animal welfare is of utmost importance. And Lufthansa Cargo strictly adheres to all national and international legal requirements. Since many years, our policies are very restrictive: We do not transport large game trophies and, of course, no trophies of any endangered species. In addition, Lufthansa Cargo has decided not to transport any trophies of the African fauna, e.g. lions, elephants and rhinos, in or out of Africa – including legally hunted or legally acquired trophies.

Best regards

Michael Goentgens"


I have asked for further clarification from him about Plains game, etc.
Dumb asses.

BRICKBURN said:

Dumb asses.

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That's an understatement.

Robert, thank you

Brickburn..........you never cease to amaze me at what you can find out. Even though you had to talk with a dumb-ass Lufthansa agent, thanks for doing it!

FW Bill

TMS said:

Roger, it's not about getting paper work done quickly, its more about having trophies prep properly to avoid deseases. Or am I misunderstanding your post.

In future I will only use airlines that haven't banned transporting trophies. SAA runs at a loss every year(major loss) can they really afford to lose even more business??

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Makes absolutely no sense to do this. It only compounds to there losses. It's unbelievable that theses major airlines would bow to unsubstantiated claims the anti hunting organizations spit at them. It seems to me SCI has its hands full. It will be interesting to see just how much SCI can get done to reverse some of these positions.

BRICKBURN said:

This was the reply I got from the communications director from Lufthansa to my query about a rumour about trophy shipment:

"Thank you for your request. ‎For Lufthansa Cargo animal welfare is of utmost importance. And Lufthansa Cargo strictly adheres to all national and international legal requirements. Since many years, our policies are very restrictive: We do not transport large game trophies and, of course, no trophies of any endangered species. In addition, Lufthansa Cargo has decided not to transport any trophies of the African fauna, e.g. lions, elephants and rhinos, in or out of Africa – including legally hunted or legally acquired trophies.

Best regards

Michael Goentgens"


I have asked for further clarification from him about Plains game, etc.
Dumb asses.

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Your too kind.