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Sunday, September 5th, 2010
Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) today commended Tajikistan Ambassador to the United States Abdujabbor Shirinov, and the country of Tajikistan, for lifting the moratorium on the hunting of Marco Polo argali. The 2010 season will officially open this Autumn.
“The government of Tajikistan is excited to announce the opening of a Marco Polo sheep hunting season for Fall 2010,” said Ambassador Shirinov. “Safari Club International Foundation has demonstrated their commitment to wildlife in the Pamir Mountains, and my country looks forward to the continued growth of our collaborative conservation projects.”
SCIF Conservation Committee Chairman Joseph Hosmer and SCIF Conservation Director Dr. Bill Moritz recently returned from Tajikistan where they helped to increase awareness about reopening Marco Polo hunting in key meetings with government officials, including Deputy Prime Minister M. Alimardon and the Chairman of Committee on Environment Protection of Tajikistan, Mr. Khursandmurod Zikirov.
Safari Club International Foundation is committed to a successful Marco Polo sheep survey for 2010 in Tajikistan. The first phase of the project was completed in August with the assessment of Marco Polo lambing success in the Eastern Pamir Mountains. A second phase will involve a population assessment in December 2010.
“It is with great thanks to the government of Tajikistan, Deputy Prime Minister Alimardon and Ambassador Shirinov that we have successfully begun the Marco Polo sheep survey for Tajikistan. We are also extremely excited and thankful to learn of the reopening of the hunting season for 2010,” said SCI Foundation President Dr. Larry Rudolph.
About SCI
SCI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that funds and manages worldwide programs dedicated to wildlife conservation, outdoor education and humanitarian services, including such programs as Sportsmen Against Hunger, Sensory Safari, Safari Care, Disabled Hunter, the American Wilderness Leadership School, Youth Education Seminars (YES) Outdoors and Becoming an Outdoors Woman & More. Call 877-877-3265 or visit www.sci-foundation.org for more.
About Global Sporting Safaris, Inc.
Global Sporting Safaris, Inc. is a Full-Service Hunting Booking Agency located in Casper, Wyoming and established in 1991. We have a staff of 7 Hunting Consultants and Fishing Travel Agents with a combined 175 years of experience. We specialize in Africa Hunting Safaris, New Zealand Hunting and Argentina Hunting. Global Sporting Safaris invests time, effort and financial resources in developing our hunting trips with a constant eye on the quality and professional services they offer.
Tags: Global Sporting Safaris, GSSafaris, hunting booking agent, hunting consultant, hunting consultants, Hunting in Tajikistan, Hunting Travel, hunting travel agent, international hunting, Marco Polo Sheep, Marco Polo Sheep Hunting, Tajikistan Hunting
Posted in Hunting, Hunting Destination, International Travel, Sheep, Tajikistan, Trophy Importation |
Friday, September 3rd, 2010
Global Sporting Safaris has posted a New Zealand Hunting Video on You Tube. Go to the Global Sporting Safaris website and click on Media Gallery or click here. To go to the Global Sporting Safaris YouTube Channel, go to www.youtube.com/gssafaris
About Global Sporting Safaris, Inc.
Global Sporting Safaris, Inc. is a Full-Service Hunting Booking Agency located in Casper, Wyoming and established in 1991. We have a staff of 7 Hunting Consultants and Fishing Travel Agents with a combined 175 years of experience. We specialize in Africa Hunting Safaris, New Zealand Hunting and Argentina Hunting. Global Sporting Safaris invests time, effort and financial resources in developing our hunting trips with a constant eye on the quality and professional services they offer
Tags: chamois hunting new zealand, Global Sporting Safaris, GSSafaris, Himalayan Tahr hunting, Hunting, hunting booking agent, hunting consultants, hunting in New Zealand, Hunting Travel, hunting travel agent, hunting video, hunting video clip, hunting video clips, Hunting Videos, international hunting, New Zealand hunting, New Zealand Tahr Hunting, online hunting videos, red deer hunting new zealand, red stag, red stag hunting, red stag hunting new zealand, tahr hunt, Tahr Hunting
Posted in Archery Hunting, Bow Hunting, Chamois Hunting, Elk Hunting, Hunting, Hunting Destination, Hunting Videos, Miscellaneous, New Zealand, Red Stag Hunting, Tahr Hunting |
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
What U.S. Hunters need to know before taking that International Hunting Trip of a lifetime! This knowledge could save your gear from confiscation or costly import duty.
The last thing anyone who travels internationally to hunt, including Canada and Mexico, is more delays or problems at the airport. If you book your hunting trip direct with the foreign outfitter, you are usually on your own to find out what paperwork is needed for TSA, The Department of Homeland Security, US Customs and Border Protection, Foreign Customs, etc. When you book your trip thru a professional hunting consultant they will supply you with all of the forms and instructions on how to fill them out.
One of the most important forms the International Hunter will need is the US Customs and Border Control Form 4457. This is a small form (5.5”x4.24”) is proof that the equipment listed on the form was purchased and owned in the United States. The significance of this document is to keep U.S. Customs and Border Protection from thinking you may have bought the items abroad and thus charging you U.S. Duty (Tax) upon reentry into the United States. If you are a hunter and will be carrying a firearm(s), the form will also tell the US Customs and Border Patrol agent that the firearms listed on the From 4457 have been checked thru the U.S. Stolen Firearms database and the firearm is in a “legal” status.
What information goes on a US Customs and Border Control Form 4457?
You will want to put all items of value on your US Customs and Border Control Form 4457. Most important are items with serial numbers. Most international hunting travelers will list their firearms, scopes, rangefinders, binoculars, spotting scopes, etc. Also consider listing any electronic equipment such as laptop computers, iPods, etc. If you are traveling with expensive jewelry or watches, they should be listed as well.
Other information on the US Customs and Border Control Form 4457 is your full name, address, port, date of issuance, your signature and the signature of the U.S. Customs Agent. Remember, your 4457 isn’t valid until you sign it. Make several copies of this form and carry the original with your passport. It’s a good idea to keep a copy in your gun case. Always keep a copy of your passport in your gun case should you lose your original.
How do I get a US Customs and Border Control Form 4457 filled out?
There are two ways to get your US Customs Form 4457 filled out. The first way is to locate a US Customs Officer. You can usually find their office at any International Airport. Some larger cities will have an office downtown you can go to. You will need to make an appointment and physically take all of your articles to the airport or US Customs office so the officer and log them into the form.
The second way is to complete this online which will save you time, hassle and gas money. You can fill out the online form on the Global Sporting Safaris site by clicking here. The form content goes to the US Customs and Border Protection office at the Natrona County International Airport in Wyoming. The US Customs officer there will run your firearms thru the U.S. Stolen Firearms database and do a quick background check to make sure you are legally allowed to travel outside the United States. Then your Form 4457 will be mailed directly to you. There is no charge for this service and you will usually get your Form 4457 in 7 days or less.
When you receive it, sign the form immediately and make your copies. This is one of several steps you can do to reduce stress and potential financial loss on your next International Hunting trip. Your US Form 4457 is good for life. Keep it in a safe place.
About Global Sporting Safaris
Global Sporting Safaris, Inc. is a Full-Service Hunting Booking Agency established in 1991. We have a staff of 7 Hunting Consultants and Fishing Travel Agents with a combined 175 years of experience. We hold Integrity, Ethics and Honesty in high regard and deal with each client in a one on one basis.
Tags: big game hunting, Form 4457, Global Sporting Safaris, GSSafaris, hunting booking agent, hunting consultant, hunting consultants, international hunting
Posted in Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, Greenland, Hunting, Hunting Destination, Iceland, International Travel, Mexico, Miscellaneous, Mozambique, New Zealand, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, South Africa, Spain, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe |
