Lacey Act - If you hunt, you should know

[PhilLozano]

Dear Mr. Popplecop,

You are 100% correct. I was so busy trying to inform on the Lacey Act, I forgot about CITES permits (DUH). Thanks for bringing it up.

As I said, you, being a Game Warden, would have more knowledge about these laws (and many others) than I (might be a good idea to post some of the most common violations).

I deal with CITES and the Lacey Act (as well as Tanzanian law). From my side, I just hunt my clients legally and make sure they have CITES permits for Elephant and Leopard (all that is needed in TZ.), BEFORE the safari.

CITES voilations are just as serious and can cause you just as much, if not more grief. Chances are if you have violated CITES, you have violated the Lacey Act as well. And again you are correct, it covers plants and animals.

I have a link on my web page to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife for anyone that wants to use it, or is interested.

Best,
Phil