Importing - Safari Specialty Importers

[Hammergun]

They handle everything.

 

[JimP]

Does Safari Specialty handle the shipping portion or just the importing?

They pretty much take care of everything from the time that your trophy hits the skinning shed.

If you have any questions I suggest that you give Wyatt a call. I have used them twice for my shipments home and if I go over again they will get my business once more.

 

[Newboomer]

They pretty much take care of everything from the time that your trophy hits the skinning shed.

If you have any questions I suggest that you give Wyatt a call. I have used them twice for my shipments home and if I go over again they will get my business once more.

I used them for my safaris and was very satisfied. They handled everything from my outfitter notifying them of the trophies to my taxidermist. They coordinated the dip and pack in RSA, shipping, US customs, transportation to my taxidermist. Logistics, paperwork, bureaucracy, they got it done.

 

[dchum]

They handle everything.

Yes, They will arrange everything
But they will use an African shipping company. Just to be clear the the question you were answering.

I have used them previously and Ian from SSI just called me back today about my stuff in Namibia at the moment.

Ian is a great guy who formerly worked at Talley manufacturing (rings) and now joined up with Wyatt at SSI.

I would recommend SSI

 

[Rare Breed]

I've been reading over a number of threads on the forum trying to decide on an importer for my finished work from a safari of April of last year. I have spoke with a few and am leaning toward Safari Specialty Importers as they have worked with my outfitter and taxidermist and I like that they have a USDA bonded facility as i have swine and a primate. I have had a few emails and a phone call with Wyatt and I am comfortable so far.

I am looking for some insight from any members who have worked with them in the past to get a feel for how they liked it etc. etc. etc.

I hate to provide negative

Yes, They will arrange everything
But they will use an African shipping company. Just to be clear the the question you were answering.

I have used them previously and Ian from SSI just called me back today about my stuff in Namibia at the moment.

Ian is a great guy who formerly worked at Talley manufacturing (rings) and now joined up with Wyatt at SSI.

I would recommend SSI

Since your asking if it’s a cites animal I would only use Conservation Force period

 

[dchum]

I hate to provide negative

Since your asking if it’s a cites animal I would only use Conservation Force period

What? What cites animal? The swine and primate he listed?

And why are you quoting me? There is 15 other comments on here recommending them

 

[Rare Breed]

What? What cites animal? The swine and primate he listed?

And why are you quoting me? There is 15 other comments on here recommending them

Did not mean to place under you. Choose not to share and just made my recommendation. That’s all

 

[dchum]

Did not mean to place under you. Choose not to share and just made my recommendation. That’s all

In your haste to be a know it all - I think you thought you were on another thread?

Maybe the thread with JES having elephant in Namibia? You are on a different thread my friend

Because your comment to me made zero sense to me about OP having cites animals.
He’s asking about SSI for his last hunt in South Africa with a warthog?

Go sell a double rifle or something

 

[HookMeUpII]

We are about to engage Wyatt for our trophies from 2023. I will post updates as they come in but so far, Wyatt has been awesome answering our questions and seems like he is very good at what he does.

 

[godwincp]

I used Wyatt for my September’24 Safari to Nyakasanga Zimbabwe. I shipped home a 13 1/2’ croc, a buffalo, eland, kudu and grysbok. It took a very long time to finally ship to NY and it cost $8000 for airfreight ($5000) and associated fees. The crate weighed 183#’s. The cargo arrived in NY on May 29 and was finally cleared for shipment to tannery July 9. I mention this so those of you with Cities animals may want to seriously consider a shipper that owns their own warehouse ( as Wyatt does). I can’t imagine what the cost would have been had I had to pay for storage. Wyatt told me these long delays were getting to be the norm with USFW.
These shipping charges for big five animals are ridiculous but it seems we have no options

 

[Rare Breed]

In your haste to be a know it all - I think you thought you were on another thread?

Maybe the thread with JES having elephant in Namibia? You are on a different thread my friend

Because your comment to me made zero sense to me about OP having cites animals.
He’s asking about SSI for his last hunt in South Africa with a warthog?

Go sell a double rifle or something

That’s uncalled for…having a bad day? I only share experience when asked not opinions without my own experience to back it up. Most people on here appreciate that. sorry you dont

 

[dchum]

That’s uncalled for…having a bad day? I only share experience when asked not opinions without my own experience to back it up. Most people on here appreciate that. sorry you dont

No, your comment to me just makes no sense.

Op has no cites worries on his shipment. Baboon? Apendix II has no effect as I’m sure you know.

But it seems like you are suggesting OP to use conservation force because he has a baboon form South Africa? Or were you on the wrong thread?

 

[HookMeUpII]

I used Wyatt for my September’24 Safari to Nyakasanga Zimbabwe. I shipped home a 13 1/2’ croc, a buffalo, eland, kudu and grysbok. It took a very long time to finally ship to NY and it cost $8000 for airfreight ($5000) and associated fees. The crate weighed 183#’s. The cargo arrived in NY on May 29 and was finally cleared for shipment to tannery July 9. I mention this so those of you with Cities animals may want to seriously consider a shipper that owns their own warehouse ( as Wyatt does). I can’t imagine what the cost would have been had I had to pay for storage. Wyatt told me these long delays were getting to be the norm with USFW.
These shipping charges for big five animals are ridiculous but it seems we have no options

There was a hunter on here who had non-CITEs animals and I believe not even a pig/monkey and there were delays for him as well. Using someone with a bonded warehouse is the way to go.

 

[JimP]

Another plus for SSI is that they have USDA certified warehouses for swine and primates to come into so they don't have to be shipped to a certified taxidermist or tannery.

 

[TaylorM456]

I used them, got my crate last month. very easy to work with. seems like a good guy also.