My outfitter in Zambia got an elephant to import to the US. My buddy is going to shoot it.
Been reading the posts about it here.

Question: does he have to apply for any special permit in the US before we go to bring it back.
Thanks

If "he" is the buddy that will shoot the ele, "he" will need a CITES permit at the very minimum.

More specifically, I think conservation force said something about a impact statement that needs to be completed by USF&W that is part of the whole approval process.

John Jackson had recommended if someone was going to do the hunt that they get the USF&W CITES permit ahead of time.

I know that some folks wait until they have the animal down to save the $100 if they don't get it, but in this case your friend should probably get it beforehand. It can take several months to get it done. I would recommend you start now.

Jeff,

Have your buddy apply ahead of time for the CITES and don't go until you are holding it in your hand.

Mark

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Originally posted by MARK H. YOUNG:
Jeff,

Have your buddy apply ahead of time for the CITES and don't go until you are holding it in your hand.

Mark

I would advise the same.

Yep!!!

Thanks I will pass this along to Brian. (My Buddy)

A Call For Zambia Elephant Import Applications

(posted February 18, 2011)

You may have heard that US Fish & Wildlife has decided to allow the importation of elephant trophies from Zambia this hunting season. Technically, that is not exactly the case. US Fish & Wildlife has not yet made a positive enhancement or a non-detriment finding for the sport hunting of elephant in Zambia. What they have agreed to do is consider any 2011 elephant applications they may receive.

In documentation acquired by The Hunting Report, US Fish & Wildlife states that they have not finalized the 2011 enhancement finding for Zambia elephant, nor completed a non-detriment finding. Both are required in order for the agency to actually allow the importation of elephant trophies.

Although US Fish & Wildlife officials delivered a letter to Zambian authorities at last month's SCI convention in Reno stating they would be able to authorize the importation of any 2011 elephant applications they receive, the agency has not completed the requirements to do so because they have yet to receive import applications. US hunters who wish to hunt elephant in Zambia this season are encouraged to get their import applications in right away. For assistance, contact John J. Jackson, III, of Conservation Force at 504-837-1233 or by e-mail at jjw-no@att.net. Once the agency receives import applications, it will have to move forward with the non-detriment finding to complete the process. The sooner they have applications, the sooner they will get started.