Jeff, I could be wrong. But I think you should research your statements. There are two types of elephants, and from what I've found...they are both protected species.
PROBOSCIDEA
Elephantidae Elephas maximus Asian Elephant
Loxodonta africana (excluding populations of Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe) African Elephant

http://www.justice.gov.hk/blis.nsf/d...5?OpenDocument

http://pages.sothebys.ebay.com/help/...trictions.html

and then I found this site.
"Elephants are classified as `Specially Protected Species' in Namibia. Hunting, capture, transport, being in possession, and trade in raw ivory, live animals and other derivatives are subject to permit conditions. The maximum penalty for contraventions related to controlled game products is N$200 000 (approx. US$50 000) and/or 20 years imprisonment.

Namibia is in the process of drafting comprehensive and modern environmental legislation, but existing measures are nevertheless completely satisfactory for the purpose of the downlisting proposal, in so far as the protection and trade in elephants and elephant products are concerned. Elephants occurring on conservancies and privately owned elephants remain under the full protection and management control of the CITES Management Authority of Namibia.

Law Enforcement"

it also states that elephant hunting is legal in Namibia, but only to .5% of the standing population. I stand corrected.