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Well, the costs are about the same in the long run. There is also a greater chance of damage from water, etc. We have had problems with USDA in LAX & JFK, and they can hold things up. Our best routing lately has been on Delta from Jo-burg to ATL to SEA, where we are situated. There are also...

Also, if you have something made out of a CITES trophy animal part, like hippo foot bowls or a tailswish, those are also considered Personal items and will need a seperate CITES

Hi, Even tho Coppersmith is our competetion, their rep is correct- we also recommend air freight. You can clear the trophies yourself, but unless you know what you're doing, it's probably easier to have someone else do it. Just my 2 cents...

Not necessarily true...if they are going to the same place, and everyone has proper documentation, then it's not a problem

Hello all, I received this message regarding Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in South Africa that could greatly affect you hunters- please read the attached document from the Republic of South African Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries!

We will be there- look forward to meeting you all!

A hunter and his friend were sitting in a tall tower stand near Highway 7 in Minnesota early one cold December morning. Suddenly, a huge buck walked out over the corn they had spread in the low shrubs. The buck was magnificent, a once in a lifetime animal. His rack was huge. The hunter's hand...

Does your future wife know this? :)

Thank you Jaustin- I will forward your suggestion to him.

Hello all, I just had a hunter ask how to get rid of that awful mothball smell that is lingering on his recent shipment of trophies. I'm wondering if sprinkling with baking soda and then vacuuming off carefully would be okay? I'm thinking Fabreeze might stain them...Anyone have a remedy for...

Another point to consider is having them mounted over there- it will cost more to ship as the crates would be bigger. The airlines charge based on dim weight or actual weight, so you are better off (costwise) having any mounting done here in the US.

Yes, you can if they are all destined for the same place, like a taxidermist.

There a a few things that really bother me about these criminals, besides the incredibly cruel actions they took. First off, they are professionals that are suppossed to be helping, not hurting. Another thing, I know that I have seen documents with some of those names come thru here, so I feel...

Thanks Jerome! I was looking at the site earlier, and being a member is the impression I got...

Hi all, I am thinking about attending the Reno show- do I need to be an SCI member? Now that importing trophies is the main focus of my job, I think it would be a great idea to go-I think it would be very informative. I'll bet rooms go fast, so I'd better make up my mind- thanks!

Hello Chad, In my experience, the answer is no. We have all our hunters utilize air, and I think it is well worth the extra money. Plus, if you go by ocean, you will have to pay more to get them to their final destination as they will arrive on the east coast. With ocean freight, you can...

Hello- excellent post!!! As I work in the business of importing trophies, I can heartily agree with all of your points. One thing that hunters need to be a little more informed about is the costs involved in having your trophies shipped back into the US- it is NOT cheap! Please be prepared to...

Hello, Unfortunately, bugs are not all that unusual- we always advise hunters to open their crates outside or in a garage.

Hi! What about Biltong, if it was vacuum sealed? I know that's not the same as fresh, but if it was allowed, you'd be able to get some home that way.

No, try again!!:speakevil:

You know, I'm not sure- all I see on the paperwork is a name of a person...

They were dip/pack from Namibia...

Your shipping costs are based on either real or dim weight, whichever is greater. I know costs are outrageous, but I'd think after spending all the time, cost, etc. on your hunt, you'd want your memories brought home intact...It sounds like the foam helped quite a bit on yours, but a lot of what...

Hi all, Just wanted to relate something to you that happened recently. We handled some trophies that had been packed in cardboard - bad idea! There were a group of 4 boxes, and most were torn & squished. They also looked like they may have gotten wet. There was a box with horns, and one of the...

Hello Warty! Your charges will depend on the size (dimensions) of the crate they are packed in, or the actual weight, whichever is greater. Ocean freight is cheaper than airfreight, but takes considerably longer to arrive...

I have a little info to pass on to you hunters regarding the Lacey Act, which has new wood product regulations going into effect on Oct. 1st of this year. What will affect you the most is any wood products will have to show where & who made, type of wood, species, where harvested, and if it is...

BTW, he's at Olympic Taxidermy in North Bend, WA.

Yes, we work quite a bit with him- I'll give him your greetings!

Hi Larry! You may be thinking of Mary Terry- she's the real expert! I'm glad to hear you had a good experience with her- she is a wealth of knowledge, and a very nice lady to boot!

Thank you, Jerome!

Hello all! I just joined as I have been "lurking" for a few months now, and hope I can contribute something at times. I work in the Seattle area, and myself & another person in our office clear trophies thru Customs and Fish & Wildlife for many hunters. I'm really not here to solicit business...