4Exportation of trophies or game (from Mexico to the U.S.A)


 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Regulations:

For the 2007-2008 hunting season, the requirements to export trophies from México to USA are the following.
 

  • The harvested trophy must have the tag or band (cintillo) affixed  to the trophy (exotic animals do not require a tag or band).

 

  • The Hunting contract must indicate the name of the hunter and the ranch owner and be signed by both.

 

  • The hunting contract must indicate the type of species to be hunted, the number of the species wich can be harvested and the harvest authorization number.

 

  • The hunting contract can only be used once and will be cancelled when the trophy or game is exported to the U.S., if the hunter exports a trophy or game to the U.S., and the hunter indicates species other than those wich are being exported, the hunter must obtain a new contract from the ranch owner to be able to import those other species.
     

  • 3-177-1.pdf
  • 3-177instructions.pdf
  • Deer Hide Certificate.
 

IMPORTATION OF TROPHIES TO THE UNITED STATES (NEW INFORMATION FROM U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE)

·        If a hunter desires to import a trophy or game from México into the U.S., the hunter must complete the form titled "Declaration for import or export of Fish or Wildlife". This form must be completed before one arrive at the international bridge, the form can be obtained thru the following website.
http://www.le.fws.gov/faqs.htm

     The website contains instructions for completion of the form. This form must be presented, together with the original and copy pf the hunting contract, to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife officer at the international bridge. Reminder both the hunting contract and import form must be signed by the hunter before arriving at the international bridge.

     Only the hunter cant import a trophy or game into the U.S., if the hunter is not available to import the trophy or game into the U.S., a registered outfitter can accomplish this on the hunter's behalf. A registered outfitter will likely charge a fee to provide this service.

      Forms:

 

All Rights Reserved - ANGADI 2006