how much after everhing(taxes mounting etc.)How much am I looking at
It depends. If you get carried away you could end up spending as much on the taxidermy as the hunt. But here is how I would suggest budgeting on this hunt:
$2500-3500 for the hunt and tips - If you are looking at the “Take a Buddy” special. I say $3500 on the high end to give yourself some room to expand the hunt if you want to add an animal to the package.
$2000-$2400 for airfare. Depends on time of year and where you start from.
$1000-$2000 for taxidermy. Prices are a little cheaper in South Africa, but it gets offset by the increased shipping fees for completed mounts.
$800 for shipping and import fees for your trophies.
Hope this doesn't scare anyone away, but I like to be realistic with customers. When I went in '08 I spent $2000 on my plane ticket, $3400 on my hunt, $1700 on taxidermy in SA (1 pedestal mount and 3 euros plus 3 rugs) and then around $700 shipping and import fees. And of course the bulk of the taxidermy and shipping costs will come 6 to 12 months after the trip, so your wallet has a little recovery time.
Let me know if you'd like a quote for you and a buddy.. or to at least explore some dates.
