Leopard CITES

28 February 2012, 05:01

SBT

Leopard CITES

Considering the F/U going on with USFW when it comes to importing leopards, should a hunter apply for his import permit before he goes hunting or after he is succesful.

I don't mind spending the $100 upfront, but do not want the permit to expire.

If I apply after taking a leopard, I would have to ship the original permit overseas, and that sounds precarious.

28 February 2012, 05:33

retreever

Have it all filled out and no dates on it. Upon return and being successful write in dates and then mail with Tracking envelopes and a return envelope also.
Sending after you return from safari your cites is issued for a specific time period. 6 months?

Mike

28 February 2012, 05:50

safari-lawyer

quote:
Originally posted by SBT:
Considering the F/U going on with USFW when it comes to importing leopards, should a hunter apply for his import permit before he goes hunting or after he is succesful.

I don't mind spending the $100 upfront, but do not want the permit to expire.

If I apply after taking a leopard, I would have to ship the original permit overseas, and that sounds precarious.

Scott: Your original permit stays home. Take two copies to leave on the Zim side (or scan and e-mail them if you get the permit after you return). You will give the original USF&W permit to your importer on this side when spots arrives or in anticipation of his arrival.

28 February 2012, 05:58

Todd Williams

quote:
Originally posted by safari-lawyer:
quote:
Originally posted by SBT:
Considering the F/U going on with USFW when it comes to importing leopards, should a hunter apply for his import permit before he goes hunting or after he is succesful.

I don't mind spending the $100 upfront, but do not want the permit to expire.

If I apply after taking a leopard, I would have to ship the original permit overseas, and that sounds precarious.

Scott: Your original permit stays home. Take two copies to leave on the Zim side (or scan and e-mail them if you get the permit after you return). You will give the original USF&W permit to your importer on this side when spots arrives or in anticipation of his arrival.

Will is correct. I've imported 2 leopard within the last 2 years. Both import permits applied for after taking the cat and returning home. In both cases, I just scanned the permit and emailed overseas. No problem.

Also, the permit is good for 1 year. I had to renew the first one which is also no problem.