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Ready for the hunt with HTK Safaris!

That's the whole reason I was asking as I was told just the opposite - longer wait but cheaper?

Anyone have a good customs clearing agent in Dallas for taxidermy items from RSA? Or a good one at the gulf of Mexico if we go ocean freight? Also, would air freight be the best or since we've waited nearly two years already, ocean freight would be cheaper. Thoughts/Opinions/Resources?

I was able to communicate with Koos today. He responded that he shows my items were delivered to Eagle Eye Global in December (?!) He's supposed to reach out to them and find out and I've fired off an email to them as well. I double checked my SPAM folder, in box and deleted and nothing from...

If I ever go back - Kudu and Sable are on my list

Nice animals. We had a great PH - very understanding, patient and worked hard.

Yes, part of one of the responses to one of my queries (because I was told one thing and that turned out not to be the case) was that one of his "other taxidermists" fell behind and he had picked up my items and taken them to another. Then later I got the information about building the new...

When DSC is here at the Gaylord DFW in July, I fully intend to check if they're attending and if so, I will definitely be at his booth

That's what I thought. I keep wondering (almost hoping due to the time) if I'm going to get back complete european mounts and tanned skins, like there was some kind of mix up due to the time elapse.

To add insult to injury, they are not even DOING my taxidermy - just supposed to ship my skins and skulls - taxidermy to be done here. Why I'm having to wait nearly two years and then I'll have to wait another year when they get here, makes no sense to me. I realize I'm not "in the business" so...

I'm in the same boat, August '23, heard the same answer.

Thanks for all the insights. I guess I'll just be tourist since I cannot change the location or time frame.

I may be able to get to Nairobi, Kenya in July and I'd like to try to get across to do a few days in Tanzania. I'm not sure if I have enough days as I understand there may be a minimum number of days. I'd also need to rent a rifle. If all this can work out I'd be interested in Kudu, Sable...

That is what I'm fearing. After a year I started asking questions and got that it was with the shipper. Got the shippers info and they said they didnt have it. Then was told they were mistaken, the taxidermist got way behind and it was picked up by Koos and taken to another taxidermist. 3 months...

We hunted in August 23. Supposed to send skins and skulls here (US) for taxidermy, still dont have them. I've touched base with Koos himself and was given some reasons for delay including some new buildings, etc. but cant understand how that impacts items that supposedly were given to the...