Interesting comments about paying trophy fees.
I have paid trophy fees upfront on a couple of hunts. I have never left Africa without owing the operator money, at times substantial amounts. One hunt I did not pay anything until after I returned from the hunt, that included two buffalo and a tuskless, not even a deposit for day rates.
If I do not trust the operator enough to pay trophy fees I should not be hunting with him. Also if I do not trust him enough, why should he trust me to leave Africa owing him money.
Maybe one day my good judgement or luck will run out but so far it has worked out well for me and the operators.
