Originally Posted by Valsdad
Originally Posted by IndyCA35
Originally Posted by Valsdad
Originally Posted by IndyCA35
What are you supposed to do if you own a pair of elephant tusks that you have shot? Federal law says you're allowed to keep them (each one has a code on it) but not allowed to transfer ownership. Are you supposed to throw them away?

BTW: This is just the start. Pretty soon thy'll outlaw bear hunting, then elk, then...


According the the wording of the law I read, if you already possess those things on the banned list, AND have a certificate from the USFW from prior to 1 Jan 2021, you are allowed to possess those banned items.

Bona fide educational institutions also.

CA banned bear hunting with dogs many years ago. Banned all lion hunting. Can hunt but not sell bobcat pelts. All that kinda sucks. A lot.


Yeah but nobody required any certificate from the USFW to conform to the law, and none were offered, unless this is very recent. Catch 22.



Don;t know when it was instituted, maybe one of our African hunters can let us know, but I believe there's been an import law for a few years (20+?) that requires USFW certification and/or inspection. Again, I've been mistaken before and will likely be again someday.


To import certain African animals you need a CITES permit. That is what was needed to bring my Blesbok over.

Some animals like lion,elephant and I think leopard cannot be imported at all.


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