Taking a skull in checked baggage

[georgewatkinson]

Hi there - I am hoping someone on here can please help:

I have been hunting in RSA and I am keen to take my cleaned and boiled Blesbok skull home as a trophy, however, I am on a budget and I don't want to pay for shipping. Do you know if I am allowed to put the skull in my checked luggage and take it home that way?

Thanks so much in advance!

 

[V.Veritas]

Where do you live?

In Canada you are not allowed. As far as I know you can't do this is US either.

 

[Philip Glass]

No that is not legal.

 

[Throwback]

If you intend to bring it in the USA, no that is not legal unless you declare it. Depending on what species it is and where you obtained it, specifically (non CITES and what country) and the condition, e.g. no flesh, no hide, etc...you may be able to declare it and then enter with it.

If you have been hunting in RSA I would think you would have more than one animal, quite a few really. Therefore, dip and pack it and go the legal route is my advice.

Also, I have not commented on the process for exporting it from RSA or transiting through other countries on your way back. Those obviously both have laws to be aware of.