4457 Form for Bow

[barbells.and.arrows]

My husband and I are headed to RSA later this year for our first hunting trip abroad. He is taking his gun, potentially his bow, and I am taking my bow (I will shoot his rifle if I'm sick of the bow). I have a few questions regarding the bow, and customs. I've seen people say to do 4457 forms for guns/scopes/binos/etc, but what about my bow? It's a serial numbered item, and it cost a pretty penny, so I assume having a 4457 form might not be a bad idea?

Also am I correct in understanding I can pack clothes around my bow in it's case, just nothing in the gun case but the gun? I have a rolling pelican bow case that is lined with some cheesy faux fur, and straps, so if I can't pack clothes I'm looking at adding foam to it because we all know baggage handlers can tear some stuff up.

 

[htx519]

Hi @barbells.and.arrows ,

You can add your bow serial number to the 4457 form, but it is not required and really not necessary. There are no special requirements for getting your bow into RSA. You simply pick up your bow case at the oversize luggage office in the Jo'burg airport at the rear of the regular baggage carousels. And yes, you can pack clothes and other items in your bow case. And yes again, they are very rough on bow and gun cases. Pack your bow as securely as you can.

The link below may also be useful to you upon your return to the USA.

https://www.africahunting.com/threa...-pertaining-to-bows-arrows-for-hunting.39252/

 

[barbells.and.arrows]

Perfect! Thank you for your response!!!

 

[htx519]

Perfect! Thank you for your response!!!

You Bet! Don't ever hesitate to ask your bow hunting related questions, or any questions for that matter! There are lots of very experienced, knowledgeable bow hunters here that are eager to help and offer advice.

 

[Lisbon]

What about a bow for Namibia?