Argentina Exporter Raided Trophies Seized

[migrabill]

Was the $2,036 for all 4 stags and a blackbuck? Or is that just your portion of it?

That was for all of it., but that does not include shipping.

 

[Sabre]

That was for all of it., but that does not include shipping.

I noticed that.

I think it's interesting they are collecting the export fees that fast when the delay is a known current issue. Hopefully it is just a sign that things are starting to move quicker down there.

 

[migrabill]

Was the $2,036 for all 4 stags and a blackbuck? Or is that just your portion of it?

I was thinking the same thing. The outfitter told us about the issues and made sure he had our boarding passes, passport pics, all of it. They seemed pretty squared away. Then when we were asked for this money so quickly I really thought that things were moving fast and that was a good sign. But now I am reading about the big backlog and if we are behind them (and rightly so) this is not going to go quickly.

 

[outlook8]

Anybody have an update on this or gotten their trophys back? I received an email from AP company w/ a shipping invoice, but I'm hesitant to pay if it is still going to be months before anything happens...

 

[Green Chile]

A recent check-in from our group of 10 hunters showed no obvious progress. I don’t know anyone who has gotten trophies in the last 3 years. I cancelled any return plans until it is sorted out.

 

[migrabill]

We got a bill from AP company today as well. They said we are 30-40 days out from receing our trophies. They say this shipping bill has to be paid before it ships. We are going to pay it and cross our fingers.

 

[Mekaniks]

Anybody have an update on this or gotten their trophys back? I received an email from AP company w/ a shipping invoice, but I'm hesitant to pay if it is still going to be months before anything happens...

To AH

Pay it now, or pay it later…. You have a better chance of your trophies shipping if they have payment.

 

[migrabill]

Yeah- I paid for airfare. I paid for the hunt. I paid for an extra animal. It would be dumb to not pay for the shipping at this point.

 

[outlook8]

Thanks. Guess I'll hit the bank tomorrow to take care of it and cross my fingers!

 

[downunder]

It's been three and a half years since i went to Argentina and l have heard nothing.

 

[Red Leg]

My son and I were there in March of this year and ours are about to ship. We hunted with MG Hunting and Safari Importers has done a great job (as Wyatt always has for me wherever the location) monitoring the process and keeping me informed. The consignment consists of three red stag and a water buffalo.

 

[Tgood1]

Our last hunt was 2024, all trophies here tanned mounted and hanging proudly

 

[migrabill]

 

[BGGMKLR]

A recent check-in from our group of 10 hunters showed no obvious progress. I don’t know anyone who has gotten trophies in the last 3 years. I cancelled any return plans until it is sorted out.

Shitty deal.
If they are trying to eliminate a major source of income...in a country that is struggling this is the perfect game plan.
Stupid is as stupid does.
Best
Spike

 

[Hunt27]

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Nice animals, What outfitter did you hunt with??

 

[outlook8]

For the record, we hunted w/ El Carrizal and they use AP Company Global Logistics. Both have been extremely responsive, and I honestly didn't have any concerns until I stumbled across this thread following my trip. I still have a good feeling about everything and am excited to receive my stag and buffalo back in a timely manner.

 

[migrabill]

Nice animals, What outfitter did you hunt with??

El Pampa. First rate from beginning to end. Couldn’t recommend enough.

 

[TEXLNGHRN]

I'm heading to Argentina in March 2027 with four others to hunt red stag with Catena Safaris. Hunting red stag on horseback... in the Andes... during the roar... talk about a one hell of an experience!

Last month at the Texas Trophy Hunters show in Fort Worth, I ran into an Argentina wingshooting outfitter I had met a couple of times before. He told me that there was a backup of 3000 trophies waiting for export from Argentina, and the delay was due to the government slow walking the paperwork to the point that most paperwork had to be redone over and over as it expired (or something to that effect).

Before booking with Catena, I had asked about the trophy export issue in Argentina, and they gave me a good explanation and detailed how they got around it by starting their own export company. Still, after what I heard at the show, I went back to Catena just to follow up.

I'll just post what they told me in WhatsApp.

"Hi TEXLNGHRN! The problem happened a few years ago with one of the brokers in Argentina, and after that, the government shut down all the paperwork processes. Right now, everything is returning to normal. Additionally, we have created our own export company to avoid any delays or problems with the paperwork! From 8 to 12 months and you will have your trophies in your home."

We've decided to trust them and are moving forward with our plans. Cautiously optimistic!

 

[BGGMKLR]

I'm heading to Argentina in March 2027 with four others to hunt red stag with Catena Safaris. Hunting red stag on horseback... in the Andes... during the roar... talk about a one hell of an experience!

Last month at the Texas Trophy Hunters show in Fort Worth, I ran into an Argentina wingshooting outfitter I had met a couple of times before. He told me that there was a backup of 3000 trophies waiting for export from Argentina, and the delay was due to the government slow walking the paperwork to the point that most paperwork had to be redone over and over as it expired (or something to that effect).

Before booking with Catena, I had asked about the trophy export issue in Argentina, and they gave me a good explanation and detailed how they got around it by starting their own export company. Still, after what I heard at the show, I went back to Catena just to follow up.

I'll just post what they told me in WhatsApp.

"Hi TEXLNGHRN! The problem happened a few years ago with one of the brokers in Argentina, and after that, the government shut down all the paperwork processes. Right now, everything is returning to normal. Additionally, we have created our own export company to avoid any delays or problems with the paperwork! From 8 to 12 months and you will have your trophies in your home."

We've decided to trust them and are moving forward with our plans. Cautiously optimistic!

You received that response because eveyone in the hunting industry in Argentine is very concerned about staying afloat in a failing economy.
It's their lifeblood.. Exactly like outfitters in Mexico who assure prospective clients that "all is well".
Proceed with extreme caution. Do your due diligence...ask those who know (not your outfitter) what current "real" status and expectations are.
Ive hunted South America regularly for 40 + years, so can speak with a bit of experience.
Wingshootong? No issues...as nothing can be exported.
Big Game?
Not on your life until the current (3-4 year) shitshow has been resolved.
At this exact point in time, if you're good with just the hunt, the experience, and pics, and knowing that you will possiblby never receive your trophies...have at it.
Otherwise...it's a roll of the dice.
Best
Spike