Best for dip and pack? Or taxidermist in KZN?

[wildfowler.250]

Folks I’m a bit stuck here.

So I’m going out in May to KZN. I was going to mount the items in the UK because 1) spreads the costs out 2) before any import regs change and 3) easier dialogue with taxidermist.

I’d been recommended an outfitter for dip and pack who’s in Limpopo I believe and everything was looking good.

Apparently there’s a bad foot and mouth outbreak in KZN so restrictions on cloven hooves animals and their products moving out of the area. Possibly not without a vet certificate?

Is there someone you can recommend as a taxidermist or for dip and pack in KZN?

The chap I’ve had dialogue with for dip and pack hasn’t given me a definitive no but is still looking into the technicalities. Is a vet certificate an option for salted items?

My last throw would be a good taxidermist in KZN? I’d rather not get hit with one big bill and also risk not having the skins in the country for 1-2 years is a big risk with things currently.

I’m not sure if anyone over there knows if the foot and mouth it’s any better or worse currently. It seems to be ongoing since 2022?


Cheers!

 

[eatmore-pbj]

I just got my animals today from Spirit of Africa. Kudu buff 2 nylia and waterbuck. Absolutely perfect in every way. Very well priced. Great communication. I'm putting up a thread in few days.

 

[wildfowler.250]

I just got my animals today from Spirit of Africa. Kudu buff 2 nylia and waterbuck. Absolutely perfect in every way. Very well priced. Great communication. I'm putting up a thread in few days.

They look good! Had you used them before or heard much about them ahead of time? Or were they just local? Can I ask what the turnaround time was like?

Looking forward to seeing your full post!

 

[wildfowler.250]

If anyone else has any additional recommendations of a taxidermist in KZN OR of moving salted skins etc out of a foot and mouth area, that would be greatly appreciated.

I’m not sure if it’s currently worse or just not resolving but it seems to have been ongoing since 2022 so I’m assuming it’s not a new problem? Thanks!

 

[DWB]

Zululand Taxidermy in Pongola does excellent work

 

[MarkB]

No idea of a Taxidermist over there. I used Hunters and Collectors but they are in Port Elizabeth so no real help for you. D&P for Canadian export requires every animal part must be verified and listed on the Vet certificate so not sure if what you speak of in new or regular.

I always do D&P for all the reasons you state.

Good Luck.

MB