Importing Ivory from Botswana to the US

[NIGHTHAWK]

My importer said to use Conservation Force. Is this consistent with what you have done? I just want to make sure I am heading down the right path. Are their other options?

From Email:
Conservation Force is different. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit public foundation. Our officers are unpaid. All net revenue is dedicated to ESA and CITES compliance fieldwork in Africa and Asia — things like management planning, action plans, status surveys, periodic NDFs, and opposing harmful listings. Also, anything you pay beyond our standard fees is a tax-deductible donation to a public charity.

You can donate using the fee sheet attached or online at https://www.conservationforce.org/donate.

I appreciate your first hand experience...

 

[Doug3006]

I’ve heard nothing but good things about Conservation Force. Adventure Permits International is another option. They assisted me with my leopard import. I was pleased with their service.

 

[kpoynter]

I just used them…
For ivory I feel like it’s kind of a must… they cleared mine from last year in relative short order

 

[Rare Breed]

My importer said to use Conservation Force. Is this consistent with what you have done? I just want to make sure I am heading down the right path. Are their other options?

From Email:
Conservation Force is different. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit public foundation. Our officers are unpaid. All net revenue is dedicated to ESA and CITES compliance fieldwork in Africa and Asia — things like management planning, action plans, status surveys, periodic NDFs, and opposing harmful listings. Also, anything you pay beyond our standard fees is a tax-deductible donation to a public charity.

You can donate using the fee sheet attached or online at https://www.conservationforce.org/donate.

I appreciate your first hand experience...

You bet. They are the best and won in court so you can import your ivory. They got my approval within two months!

 

[Uintaelkhunter]

Jered with Adventure Permits international did my last one and was great. He is in Texas

 

[rsmurray]

This is great information! I am planning Lion hunt for 29 (importable) and Elephant for 3 yrs later ( I don't like to say 2032 cuz sounds so long). I may try to couple them and do one epic hunt!