First trip to africa trouble with Taxidermy and shipping

[Sabre]

I’d recommend trading a warthog for something else if costs are a concern.

This is a good point and a warning worth taking seriously.

Many of us have been lucky to not have an issue importing a warthog. Especially when taking some extra precautions. However, there are horror stories. In theory, if you have the skull finished over there, you shouldn't have an issue. But, it's not a guarantee. It just takes one overzealous agent in inspection to cause issues.

 

[BryceM]

If you live near a major airport that is a designated US port of entry, you could take a day off work and clear the shipment yourself. It’s perfectly possible. The whole import clearance thing is a bit of a scam for the actual work involved. But, for those of without time off or who live too far away, it’s the only option.

 

[375Fox]

If you live near a major airport that is a designated US port of entry, you could take a day off work and clear the shipment yourself. It’s perfectly possible. The whole import clearance thing is a bit of a scam for the actual work involved. But, for those of without time off or who live too far away, it’s the only option.

Save $400 dollars in broker fees to risk delays and airline storage and possible 2nd trip. It might work out, but it’s not worth the risk.

 

[doitforthechase321]

You all have been very helpful thank you for your input I think I may just pack and dip my skulls and hides i also may do a hunt in namibia with khomas does anyone have an idea of what it would cost to just ship the hides and skulls of
2 impala
1 wildebeest
1 oryx
1 springbok

 

[375Fox]

You all have been very helpful thank you for your input I think I may just pack and dip my skulls and hides i also may do a hunt in namibia with khomas does anyone have an idea of what it would cost to just ship the hides and skulls of
2 impala
1 wildebeest
1 oryx
1 springbok

There will not be a clear cost until ready to ship. Ask the outfitter to put you in contact with a shipper for an estimate. I’d estimate around the $1000 mark for a small crate like that. Keep in mind hunters are not allowed to share crates, but you can export 2 of each species from Namibia on one hunter’s license.
If you are going to hunt Namibia I’d suggest you replace impala with a different species like a hartebeest. Impala aren’t endemic to all parts of Namibia. There are better regions to hunt them. Some game farms have good herds though, generally not free range though.

 

[dchum]

There will not be a clear cost until ready to ship. Ask the outfitter to put you in contact with a shipper for an estimate. I’d estimate around the $1000 mark for a small crate like that. Keep in mind hunters are not allowed to share crates, but you can export 2 of each species from Namibia on one hunter’s license.
If you are going to hunt Namibia I’d suggest you replace impala with a different species like a hartebeest. Impala aren’t endemic to all parts of Namibia. There are better regions to hunt them. Some game farms have good herds though, generally not free range though.

good call on the impala, @375Fox is right.

If you’re going to change to Namibia be open to changing your list! It’s a whole new country!

@doitforthechase321 you should also sub wildebeest for Hartmanns Zebra, you will be glad you did.

Really hard mountain hunt but plentiful numbers. Fun to hunt and can only be found in central regions of Namibia. Special trophy you will be glad you got.

My favorite hunts on my two central Namibia safaris was always the Hartmanns zebra.

 

[BryceM]

Maybe my favorite PG hunt in Namibia was Hartmann's zebra. It was a very fun and surprisingly challenging hunt we did in the Khomas region in mountainous terrain on horseback. They can be hunted spot-and-stalk from a vehicle too. They're almost always found truly wild in no-fence areas. I have a special affinity for Red Hartebeest too. Maybe they're not as pretty or graceful as impala, but they are truly fascinating animals. In Namibia, except for the Caprivi, impala are usually only on farms. Also, nothing screams Africa like a nice zebra flatskin.

Maybe consider adding one of the smaller critters like steenbok or duiker. They're inexpensive and will add almost nothing to the shipping costs.

 

[BryceM]

Save $400 dollars in broker fees to risk delays and airline storage and possible 2nd trip. It might work out, but it’s not worth the risk.

If you have a broker that will clear a shipment for $400, I'd like to use them next time! My last bill was $1475, and only $360 of that was ground transportation. The box contained a Hartmann zebra, but no other CITES or unusual animals. No big 5.

 

[375Fox]

If you have a broker that will clear a shipment for $400, I'd like to use them next time! My last bill was $1475, and only $360 of that was ground transportation. The box contained a Hartmann zebra, but no other CITES or unusual animals. No big 5.

Not sure who you used, but the broker’s fee is typically $400. I’m uncertain how many of the other fees you’ll be able to avoid clearing yourself or how many you’ll add if the crate sits in airline storage waiting on inspection.