traviselmore
AH member
I will be taking my first safari to South Africa this summer. While I have done some research on dip and pack, and also shipping options I wanted to get some advice from guys who have experience in these areas. Below is my current plan...
I hope to take the following species in my hunting package:
Kudu
Red Hartebeest
Black Wildebeest
Blue Wildebeest
Springbok
plus I hope to add 3-4 other animals as oppurtunity presents itself (i.e. impala, zebra, black/white springbok, blesbok, etc.)
I plan to do shoulder mounts (In the U.S.) on each of these and therefore have no need for the entire skull but only the skull cap, cape, and horns.
Also I live in North Carolina and live close enough that I can drive to Atlanta to clear the animals myself upon arrival.
My questions are...
1. Is it cost effective to cap the skulls rather than keep the entire skull if a shoulder mount is being done? And can I reduce dip and pack costs if I request this?
2. Would you recommend shipping by air or ocean if I am shipping to Atlanta?
3. Is it wise to clear my own shipment when it arrives?
4. What dip and pack companies would your recommend? (I will be hunting in the Eastern Cape)
Thanks in advance for helping me navigate through these questions.
I hope to take the following species in my hunting package:
Kudu
Red Hartebeest
Black Wildebeest
Blue Wildebeest
Springbok
plus I hope to add 3-4 other animals as oppurtunity presents itself (i.e. impala, zebra, black/white springbok, blesbok, etc.)
I plan to do shoulder mounts (In the U.S.) on each of these and therefore have no need for the entire skull but only the skull cap, cape, and horns.
Also I live in North Carolina and live close enough that I can drive to Atlanta to clear the animals myself upon arrival.
My questions are...
1. Is it cost effective to cap the skulls rather than keep the entire skull if a shoulder mount is being done? And can I reduce dip and pack costs if I request this?
2. Would you recommend shipping by air or ocean if I am shipping to Atlanta?
3. Is it wise to clear my own shipment when it arrives?
4. What dip and pack companies would your recommend? (I will be hunting in the Eastern Cape)
Thanks in advance for helping me navigate through these questions.