I booked a plains game hunt for September 2026 for specific dates last year in October 2025. I was contacted today by the PH/Owner that he was only now informed (due to internal family quarrels) of my booking and that he is already booked for those dates - again family run and are forum members...
Going on my 1st African Hunt with Nick in 2026. Being new to hunting - and new to these forums - I NEVER thought I would be going to Africa to hunt!!! Communication with the Bowkers has been spot on! Looking forward to the experience!!
Stamp color Im guessing varies from port to port. My last border port stamp color was red. Where I currently am now is blue. Also from what ive been seeing some ports will have the port code on the stamp while others will have the actual location
Yes I understand - and agree with - you all 100%..
I am trying to obtain my stamp. Just figured it would be easier to do if I just brought my items into work and had someone check/verify/stamp/sign for me. Or at least to one of our other ports of entry close by.
I think some people were...
Looking forward to meeting you all. Looks like the turnout is going to be HUGE!! Those bringing your significant others... if they hunt as well... please do not convince my old lady to get into hunting too LOL!!!!
LMAO look everyone.....Respectfully
Im not trying to argure the fact that I/we need a stamp on the form. Im simply saying we dont have that down here at the southern border(s). If we do ... I dont recall seeing one in a loooong timeit... and Ive been asking many other officers and...
I dont understand what our local Sheriff has to do with our forms? Not trying to be an ass but that form is for us to check when hunters return.... after they leave the port of entry.. dont see why anyone else "locally" would need to see it
as a CBP Officer... im not looking for a sheriff...
So Canada and Mexico want ammo listed on the form... but as far as ive read on here... for Africa thats not an issue.
I did ask why we dont stamp them. I was basically told that its not needed for us at the southern border -
Direct from his site...
So again.. still at a loss. If a hunter came to me with their form.. id just sign it. If he/she asked for a stamp...I would say im sorry we dont have any.
3. US Customs CBP4457:
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The latest CBP4457 Customs form can be downloaded here. You must take...
Great question that I do not have an answer for.
When hunters come in from Mexico... we look at their form... run some checks (depending on the officer)... and up the road. I havent seen stamps on a 4457 in ... honestly I cannot even remember - Im one of the ones that typically get called for...
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