Hunting lion in Africa

[Manny R]

How difficult or is it next to impossible to get a Cites Permit from the USF&G to import a Male Lion? Is there a country in Africa where it may be easier to Import and get a Cites Permit?
I want a lion but do not wish just to shoot one and leave it for the sake of me saying I shot a Lion. I do not wish to have a Faux Fake Lion either.

 

[Inline6]

They allow them, it is a big price difference. If you have the money you can make it happen. @Tanks may have some better information for you.

 

[Manny R]

Tanks
I am more concern about obtaining a Cites Permit for Import. I know I can go over there and hunt a male lion but it is bringing it home legally.

 

[cpr0312]

Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Tanzania are your best bets to get one home. Speak to Conservation Force before doing anything else, then talk to the outfitter(s) about it.

 

[Manny R]

I am not concerned about getting an export permit out of one of the African Countries. My concern is getting a Import Permit (Cites ) from the USF&G

 

[cpr0312]

I am not concerned about getting an export permit out of one of the African Countries. My concern is getting a Import Permit (Cites ) from the USF&G

That's why I mentioned that you need to speak to Conservation Force, the very first thing you should do.

 

[Manny R]

You are so correct. I spoke with them and got a lot of good information. Thanks so very much

 

[Tanks]

Also, Wyatt at Safari Specialty Importers will take care of the CITES permits as well as the imports.

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

The countries where they seem to be getting approved from (albeit on a case by case basis) are Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Tanzania. I’ve heard of (from a taxidermist) one from Namibia as well but not 100% sure when it was hunted.