Need advice please. I have an upcoming trophy bull elephant hunt in Zim and am asking what company is the very best helping me with all things needed to import the elephant to me in US please?
Looking for company with a successful track record
Thanjs!!!!!
I know this is forum is a little dated, but I have updated information about elephant exports to the US.
On March 29, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service submitted a final rule amending the 4(d) rule of the Endangered Species Act (ESA
) to benefit African elephants. This final rule helps ensure imports of live African elephants and authorized imports of elephant trophies into the United States contribute to enhancing conservation of the species in the wild and that live African elephants, captive in the U.S., are well cared for throughout their lifetimes. Additionally, the rule increases efficiency of permit application evaluations and provides transparency on how we make permit determinations for imports of African elephants.
With the new rule, live elephants, sport-hunted trophies, and elephant parts or products (other than ivory, which is regulated separately) can be imported into the United States only if the exporting country has legislation and measures in place to effectively implement the basic requirements of CITES, as determined by the CITES National Legislation Project.
To import a sport-hunted elephant trophy into the United States, you'll need to complete the following:
Complete US FWS Form 3-200-19
This form is used to request authorization to import trophies of species included in Appendix I of CITES. You'll need to complete Sections A or B, and C, D, and E.
Provide required documentation
You'll need to provide a copy of any applicable foreign government permits or licenses that were required to remove the animal from the wild. If you're a broker or taxidermist, you'll need to provide documentation showing you have a Power of Attorney to act on behalf of your client.
Certify your application
You'll need to certify that the information submitted in your application is complete and accurate. You'll also need to certify that you're familiar with the regulations contained in Title 50, Part 13 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
The exporting country must also have legislation and measures in place to effectively implement the basic requirements of CITES.
Give yourselves plenty of time to wade through this process and don't wait till the last minute.
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