Question regarding capes

[Firebird]

I misunderstood your question-removed my response. A good importer will be a huge asset to you-

 

[Tgood1]

Sir-
Side question for you. I am going to Argentina next March for a Red Stag/Black Buck hunt. Due to some "law enforcement activity" last year I have been told getting trophies back from Argentina was next to impossible. When are these trophies from and has it been an arduous process?

These are from April 2024 and the process is smooth so far just as the last time I was there. Communication is thorough and timely. There have been a few setbacks with this shipment but emails received explaining why.

 

[Sabre]

I’d be interested to hear if a warthog cape was ever released directly from customs broker to client without being required to go to a USDA taxidermy or tannery. I previously used Fauna and Flora in New York and now Coppersmiths in Chicago both would have received certain USDA clearances. I’ve had some skulls and tusks go directly to me but capes were always required to go to USDA tannery before my taxidermist.

I am guessing you mean a cape that was just salted. But if not, I did have a warthog cape tanned in Africa and shipped with all other things being dip and pack, and the entire crate was released to me without USDA tannery.

 

[375Fox]

I am guessing you mean a cape that was just salted. But if not, I did have a warthog cape tanned in Africa and shipped with all other things being dip and pack, and the entire crate was released to me without USDA tannery.

That is what I meant but glad your import went smooth. If I decide to ever get another warthog mounted I might have it done there so it’s a finished product entering the US.

 

[Greffdog]

A year ago my kudu and impala skulls/horns from Zim were also flagged for inspection and “quarantine requirements” so they had to go to qualified taxidermist. Coppersmith called to let me know as soon as the shipment arrived that it was flagged by USDA but other than letting me select which taxidermist my hands were tied.

Pretty aggravating conclusion considering how much the entire process costs.

 

[Hunt anything]

A year ago my kudu and impala skulls/horns from Zim were also flagged for inspection and “quarantine requirements” so they had to go to qualified taxidermist. Coppersmith called to let me know as soon as the shipment arrived that it was flagged by USDA but other than letting me select which taxidermist my hands were tied.

Pretty aggravating conclusion considering how much the entire process costs.

Any explanation why a kudu and impala were flagged for USDA?

 

[Greffdog]

Nope - I asked and Coppersmith said USDA has sole discretion!

 

[Tgood1]

just a general update: they are finalizing everything with our groups crates and was told the reason why our shipments have to go directly to a usda facility is the occurance rates of foot and mouth disease from Argentina specifically.

 

[migrabill]

just a general update: they are finalizing everything with our groups crates and was told the reason why our shipments have to go directly to a usda facility is the occurance rates of foot and mouth disease from Argentina specifically.

So its a year later and your capes have not even left yet. See, that worries me. I left Africa in June and my capes left in October. I'm not worried about what they have to go through here (I totally get and understand the USDA thing)- I'm worried about them actually leaving Argentina.

 

[Tgood1]

So its a year later and your capes have not even left yet. See, that worries me. I left Africa in June and my capes left in October. I'm not worried about what they have to go through here (I totally get and understand the USDA thing)- I'm worried about them actually leaving Argentina.

yes. they were supposed to be in atlanta today but with some issues from coppersmith regarding the usda facility but they are now scheduled to arrive may 6. It doesnt help argentina shipping companies shut down the month of january. One thing is the communication from argentina has been solid past 2 trips and i am constanly updated.

 

[3chunter]

It’s all on the inspector. They will send to a usda facility on impulse and the importer could help alleviate the issue but ultimately they don’t or won’t. Up to inspector but I think importer knowledge can help prevent it if they have the right relationships.
Just my thoughts from recent dealings.

 

[MacJenkins]

Yes last time I had a crate come in it had to go to a USDA approved taxidermist first. Found one about an hour and half north of me. He accepted the crate and scheduled the inspectoin and took care of that for me. Cost was $200. Never had to do it before when we had warthogs. I don't care anymore, I'm done sending trophys home.