U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Withdraws Ban On Import of Big-Game Trophies

On March 1, 2018, the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), U.S. Department of the Interior issued a memorandum, withdrawing certain findings on Endangered Species Act (ESA) enhancement of the species for trophies of African elephants acquired in certain African countries.  As a result, the decision allows hunters to import big-game trophies, including elephant tusks and lion hides with approvals granted on an individual basis.