Can one bring back a leopard trophy from Mozumbique to the USA?

Yes you can legally hunt a leopard in mozambique and take the trophy back to the states.

I believe it is no problem as long as you have your cites in order, I've have seen quite a few reports from hunter from niassa and seemed to be getting quite a few in the last few years.

MOZAMBIQUE

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Originally posted by Indi:
MOZAMBIQUE

U triing ta lern folk sum tthing??

Thanks for the answers and spell check.

DF the cites permit is either issued by Mozambique or you must get one from USF&W. They are time sensitive so I would get one after you return after safari.
To get answer just ask safari company, they will know who issues the cites.

Mike

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Originally posted by retreever:
DF the cites permit is either issued by Mozambique or you must get one from USF&W. They are time sensitive so I would get one after you return after safari.
To get answer just ask safari company, they will know who issues the cites.

Mike

Mike, it's actually both.

For leopard, one needs the CITES Export permit from the country hunted as well as the CITES Import permit from the USFWS. Good for 1 year from the date of issuance. On my two previous leopard imports, I've done as you suggested and obtained the import permit after returning home to the US. It takes about 4 to 6 weeks for processing making it just about right timing wise on getting the trophy shipped to the states anyway. Some guys get the import permit ahead of time, but it's not necessary, especially if the hunt is unsuccessful.