Ernesto C Report post Posted November 18, 2011 My fellow coues and mule deer hunters, here is some information for all the ones bringing hides from Mexico this season. This information also applies to Big Horn Sheep. The United States Department of Agriculture permits the importation of fresh ruminant hides such as deer from Mexico as long certain requierements are met. First and foremost, all imported hides must be free of both living and dead ticks. There are two primary ways to import fresh (green) hides from Mexico, they must either have been treated with an ACARICIDE (pesticide that targets ticks) in Mexico, frozen for at least 24 hours, or pickled in a salt and acid solution. OPTION 1 - If the hides were treated with an acaricide then an official certicate issued by a full time salaried veterinary officer of the Goverment of Mexico must accompany the hide(s). The certificate must state that the untanned hide(s) have been treated with an acaricide and it needs to include the name of the acaricide. OPTION 2 - When importing hides that had been previously frozen, a written certificate from the importer needs to accompany the hide(s) stating that they have been frozen for at least 24 hours. Additionally, upon arrival an the port of entry or airport, the hides need to be thawed enough to facilitate inspection on all sides for ticks. OPTION 3 - If the hides were pickled in a salt solution containing mineral acid, an official certicicate issued by the shipper needs to accompany the hides stating that the untanned hides or skins were pickled in a solution of salt containing mineral acid and packed in barrels, casks, or tight cases while still wet with a solution and that the solution has a pH equal to or less than 5.0 VERY IMPORTANT my fellow deer hunters: If any ticks are found (living or dead) the hides will be refused entry. If the hides were not dipped using the appropiate acaricide and/or dont have the proper certification, they will be refused entry. Additionally, if the hide(s) arrive at the port of entry still frozen or not pliable enough to be sufficiently inspected, the hide(s) will be held at the port (or at the airline's cargo facility) until they are thawed enough to be thoroughly inspected on all sides. If the pickled hides do not arrive with the proper certification, they will be refused entry. Hope you find this information useful my fellow deer hunters and wish you all a happy and successful hunt and hope you bring the Muy Grandes and please don't forget to share the stories and pictures with us. Ernesto C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
