I recently cleared some trophies at Atlanta and found it to be a simple exercise. I had some Euro skull mounts and hides from a hunt in Namibia this time last year. When my shipping agent in Windhoek advised me that he was ready to ship, I called the FWS in Atlanta and was advised to go to their website. Just followed the directions to set up an account, listing myself as the receiving agent. I had the shipping agent fax me copies of the info attached to the crate(invoices and packing lists, vet cert, air waybill, bill of lading, export permits, etc). I inturn faxed these to the FWS. I received an e-mail from the FWS stating that the shipment had been cleared. I went to the British Airways cargo building, got the shipping packet and proceeded to customs, about 5 min by car. It took 3 min at customs and I was back to BA. I gave them $6 for three days storage and another $22 to TSC, what ever that is, and a few bucks for something else. Total was less than $40. I loaded up the box and was on my way. It's that easy If you know where the cargo area is and the location of customs, you could do the whole enchilada in 45 min. Contact the FWS in advance and all will go smoothly. Everyone was most helpful.

VFR1, Sounds like you made it look easy...May have to try that next time...


Mike

I'm making it easier yet...using Widowmaker416 to do it for me. Ron lives within 50 miles of my house. Going to let him mount a orxy or a zebra pedistal for me too.

Thanks cats!