exporting trophies

[Maskell Shotgun academy]

hey guys,
anyone know anything about Namibia not exporting trophies? I seen it somewhere but im not sure if theirs any truth to it
Mike

 

[Cucuy]

Yep, all shut down. A second foot and mouth area was located the other day in the Zambezi. I have taxidermy from August 2025 stuck there.

 

[Sabre]

I think there are two threads here on AH that have been discussing this since it started. Someone who is better at navigating the site might be able to link them for you.

 

[dchum]

Thread 'Hoof & Mouth Disease Detected in Namibia - Sept. 2026'

Sep 24, 2026

I received an email from a shipper in Namibia this morning saying the state vet had cancelled all inspections. My ele shipment was to be inspected next week. That is on hold. Elephants are not cloven hoofed but this kind of thing has knock on effects I guess. Anyone with more information please share, particularly if you are in Namibia. Here is one of the better articles I found online. Cheers

Namibia bans exports and animal movement after confirmed FMD case

Following a confirmed case of FMD in the Karasburg State Veterinary District of Namibia, the Namibia Agricultural Union has urged government to declare a state of emergency.

www.farmersweekly.co.za

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Thread 'My 2025 trophies are done - Namibia Taxidermy'

Sep 15, 2026

My most recent safari in Namibia was in May 2025. I wanted to start this thread to share my recent experience, costs, and eventually the full timeline of getting my trophies home.

Getting trophies home can be a big worry for a lot of first time African hunters,and rightfully so!
so I always like sharing my experiences to give people a better idea of what the process actually looks like and what they can expect to pay.

Taxidermy:
I decided to have my trophies done in Namibia. Personally, I believe some of the best taxidermy is done right here in my home state of Texas, but I’m also...

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