Leopard import from Zimbabwe- The real story?

[deewayne2003]

So for those of you who have done it, what is the true cost of importing a leopard to the USA?

Cost being defined as: The true some of dip/pack, tanning, shipping, CITES, ect + how long the process will take.

More specifically from Zimbabwe to Texas?

I am asking for real world experience and advice from either people on the Africa side and people in the states that have recently gotten their leopards back.

Asking this before giving more thought to booking a hunt because leopard is one of the few trophies I have a desire to import.

 

[revturbo9967]

Ask @Philip Glass he will know

 

[deewayne2003]

Ask @Philip Glass he will know

Already sent him a message, but it never hurts to listen to more than one experienced person.

 

[MMAL]

I am having a leopard imported as we speak. Due to arrive in New York on the 25th. Glad to give you a total once I get bill from coppersmith.

 

[deewayne2003]

I am having a leopard imported as we speak. Due to arrive in New York on the 25th. Glad to give you a total once I get bill from coppersmith.

Thank you sir, and did you use an import broker or handle it yourself? And how was that experience either way?

 

[Manny R]

I was in Namibia a little over a month ago. I am awaiting my Cites Permit for my Leopard. I am awaiting Pro Cargo who is my importer. Cindi Rulon has always done a fantastic job for me.

 

[MMAL]

Thank you sir, and did you use an import broker or handle it yourself? And how was that experience either way?

I applied for the leopard permit myself after the hunt was completed. It took@100 days to get the permit and it is fairly easy, although I did make a mistake and they quickly issued a new permit for me. As for import broker that is coppersmith.

 

[deewayne2003]

Thank you gentlemen, I was under the impression that the paperwork was rather difficult and overwhelming; seems like it’s not that bad.

 

[Philip Glass]

I will be applying for my CITES now that I am home and was successful on my second big cat! I donate to Conservation Force, John Jackson III, so if I need help I just ask him.