Custom brokers who do you use

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22 January 2019, 08:19

LHeym500

Custom brokers who do you use

I have used D and L Custom Brokers Dr getting my trophies home. I have been very happy with their work.

The other Firm I know that does a lot of hunting businesses is Coppersmith Global. I have not used them.

How else is there? Or has anyone used anyone else?

Is here any reputable firms who handle hunting business in Tennessee? I know Memphis is a designated port of entry.

Let us make a list of Firms we have used. It may give folks some shopping options.

22 January 2019, 10:17

cal pappas

Coppersmith in Seattle was fine for my buffalo which arrived in Alaska today. First time I have used a broker. I had to here as Delta would not fly my buffalo so it had to come to Seattle on SAA. I was told it could not be sent in bond to Alaska for me to clear so Coppersmith did it and put it on a barge. All went smooth but the process added $1000 to my expenditures.
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22 January 2019, 10:38

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I’ve never done it myself, but many clear trophies themselves. Of course, it depends on the animals you intend to clear.

I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills.

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22 January 2019, 17:39

matt u

quote:
Originally posted by TexKD:
Well Worldwide does a great job and I have used them for a number of services.

+1 for Well Worldwide

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22 January 2019, 18:36

Custom

Another vote for D&L. I have used them three times and have been very happy. Never used anyone else so I cannot compare.

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23 January 2019, 01:07

Dave Fulson

D&L without a question. Have seen them work some magic to get some problem shipments fixed that were botched by the outfitter or safari company. Lisa and Laura are held in high regard by USF&WS and many are not. And trust me, that reputation helps when things get tough.

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23 January 2019, 03:44

Scott Powell

quote:
Originally posted by DCS Member:
I’ve never done it myself, but many clear trophies themselves. Of course, it depends on the animals you intend to clear.

I have cleared my own trophies - plains game with no swine or CITES requirements. It's not difficult but it can be time consuming. I found it was cheaper to engage D&L than it was to burn time I could be earning $$$$

23 January 2019, 04:20

Use Enough Gun

Coppersmith, Flora & Fauna, Customs Brokers International, Hunter International Brokerage.

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23 January 2019, 05:56

sheephunterab

I used Coppersmith to get an alligator exported from US to Canada. Very professional but very expensive!

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25 January 2019, 02:00

AilsaWheels

quote:
Originally posted by TexKD:
Well Worldwide does a great job and I have used them for a number of services.

Heard that Cindi R. had left Well Worldwide. Does anyone know where she has gone?

25 January 2019, 05:51

chuckmaxman

I’ve used D & L probably 5-6 times. Also had them handle a dozen other shipments for hunters. They were great! Never had any issues!

25 January 2019, 18:04

tom o

Flora & Fauna 4 different times. No problems, and they kept me in the loop on progress. Handled a leopard for me that went so smoothly & quickly I was pleasantly shocked.
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25 January 2019, 21:05

Seamaster

I have used Genus Logistics in NY a few times and have been pleased with the service and price. http://www.genuslogistics.com/

25 January 2019, 23:47

bcap

coppersmith best 400 to 450 you can spend to ease the pain of getting things cleared.

Don't spend the 1000 some like to charge because they will send a few emails that don't need to be sent if you pick the right taxidermist to start with.

26 January 2019, 03:54

royal27

I use SSI. For me it's worth the extra money. The only time I've had any issues it was when I cheaped out. YMMV