White Rhino Hunt

[Martinez1444]

Good day Team,

I love this site and plan on reading as much hunting information as possible. I have been to Africa 4 times and just need to finish my big 5 with a white rhino. I leave in a couple of days and now my outfitter is claiming I have new processing charges....so I am asking an experienced Rhino Hunter in this forum if I need to pay or have they paid for a collection cost, a security transport cost, an insurance policy on the horn, and a monthly charge of 150 a month untill its exported to the shipping broker in about 18 months. I obviously can afford all these charges, but what triggers me, it's that the person charging all these fees is a third party Taxidermist in Africa. I called them today, and they want to quote me in addition to all these charges. It all sounds kinda shady but maybe not. Can someone please shed some light on my question? Kind regards and Thank you.

 

[Nomsag]

That doesn’t pass the smell test.

 

[Martinez1444]

That doesn’t pass the smell test.

You think? Lol...exactly why I'm asking...

 

[Nomsag]

I didn’t have all of those fees with mine. It seems like a money grab. Hopefully some of the other outfitters that hunt rhino will chime in.

 

[Mekaniks]

 

[Rare Breed]

Good day Team,

I love this site and plan on reading as much hunting information as possible. I have been to Africa 4 times and just need to finish my big 5 with a white rhino. I leave in a couple of days and now my outfitter is claiming I have new processing charges....so I am asking an experienced Rhino Hunter in this forum if I need to pay or have they paid for a collection cost, a security transport cost, an insurance policy on the horn, and a monthly charge of 150 a month untill its exported to the shipping broker in about 18 months. I obviously can afford all these charges, but what triggers me, it's that the person charging all these fees is a third party Taxidermist in Africa. I called them today, and they want to quote me in addition to all these charges. It all sounds kinda shady but maybe not. Can someone please shed some light on my question? Kind regards and Thank you.

I would not do this. There should be no hidden charges unless in writing up front yes even in Africa. A white rhino comes at a very high cost. I would call your outfitter to get to the bottom of this and if not satisfactory choose another outfitter and taxi!!!

 

[IvW]

Who are you hunting with?

 

[Spearhead]

Change taxidermists.

 

[Frederik]

Use an outfitter and taxidermsit who regurlaly handles rhino trophies.

 

[Velo Dog]

Greetings Martinez1444,

I have no experience with hunting / processing rhinoceros.
So, I am no help there.
However, I interpret your rhino cost question as also your introduction to the forum.

Therefore:
Khomas Highland Hunting and Fishing Safaris of Namibia, welcomes you to the greatest forum on earth.

I wish you luck in sorting out the 3rd party taxidermist issue.
Hopefully it will end well and you will have enjoyed yet another wonderful time in Africa.
Looking forward to your hunt reports.
And, I am especially curious about what rifle and caliber that you might plan to use for this endeavor.

Best Regards,
Velo Dog.

 

[Nyati]

 

[enysse]

Welcome to AH! Try a different taxidermist!