The Truth About South African Taxidermy with Doug from Splitting Image Taxidermy

The Truth About South African Taxidermy with Doug from Splitting Image Taxidermy

In this episode of The Hunters Truth Podcast with Oliver Wettstein, Oliver and Carl sit down with Doug from Splitting Image Taxidermy for a straight discussion about the realities of taxidermy in South Africa. They cover the concerns many hunters have today, including whether to mount in South Africa or use dip and pack, what really causes hair slip, what good field care looks like, what separates quality taxidermy from average work, and what kind of turnaround times hunters should realistically expect. Doug also speaks openly about cost misconceptions, shipping, communication, accountability when mistakes happen, and how hunters can give themselves the best possible result before the animal even leaves the skinning shed. A very useful episode for first-time Africa hunters, repeat clients, and anyone who wants a more honest look at the taxidermy side of safari. www.trophydestinations.com www.oliverwettstein.com www.splittingimagetaxidermy.co.za

Are you being told the full truth before you hunt in South Africa?

In this episode, I read “Are You Being Told the Full Truth Before You Hunt in Africa” and then talk more openly about what sits behind it. Not every questionable safari ends with an unhappy client. In fact, many hunters come home genuinely happy. But that does not automatically mean they experienced the kind of hunt they believe they did. This is a conversation about honesty, ambiguity, and the questions hunters should be asking before booking a safari in Africa. This episode is also available in video form on YouTube. And if it gets you thinking, then it did what it was supposed to do. A slightly smoother last section could also be: This is a conversation about honesty, ambiguity, and the questions hunters should be asking before booking a safari in Africa. You can also watch this episode in video form on YouTube. And if it gets you thinking, then it did what it was supposed to do.

Importing Hunting Trophies to the USA — What Hunters Need to Know – with Michael Coppersmith from huntingtrophy.com

Oliver Wettstein sits down with Michael Coppersmith of Coppersmith Global Logistics to break down the realities of importing your hard-earned hunting trophies into the United States. This conversation focuses entirely on the import side of the process — where most hunters run into unexpected delays, paperwork issues, and costly mistakes. We dive into the common problems hunters face when trying to handle imports themselves, what can go wrong, and why working with an experienced broker like Coppersmith can actually save you time, money, and a lot of frustration in the long run. If you’ve hunted Africa — or are planning to — this is one part of the journey you don’t want to overlook. 👉 This episode is also available in video format on the Trophy Destinations YouTube channel. Learn more about Coppersmith Global Logistics: https://www.huntingtrophy.com/about/ Plan your safari with Trophy Destinations: https://www.trophydestinations.com