Oct 23, 2013 | News
The following statistics about the South African hunting industry were released by Dr Herman Els:
- 10 years ago, there were less than
- 5 000 game farms in South Africa. In 2012 there were 12 000 game farms in South Africa
- 10 000 of these farms have hunting exemption.
- 20 million hectares of land is in private ownership representing about 70% of land use for wildlife conservation; the other 30% is government owned national and provincial game reserves.
- The hunting industry has generated R7.7 Billion in 2011 – .25% of SA’s national GDP.
- R3.1 Billion per year was generated from around 250 000 biltong hunters in South Africa. R2.1 Billion per year was generated from around 15 000 trophy hunters from abroad. The balance was generated from add-on services, food and accommodations.
- Trophy hunting has a lesser impact on wildlife than biltong hunting.
- Hunting is by far the largest revenue generator for game farmers. The sale of animals represents only around 5% of the revenue generated by game farmers.
- Sixty per cent of all wildlife in South Africa is owned privately outside of national and provincial parks.
- Game and hunting farmers are the largest contributors towards the conservation of wildlife.
- Game farms create three times more employment than on a normal livestock farm. In recent years more than 70 000 jobs were created on newly established game farms.
Sep 30, 2013 | News
South Africa is busy establishing a central national database of active hunting industry professionals.
The objective is to, for the first time ever, develop and maintain a central national database for active, registered, licensed professional hunters and hunting outfitters, as well as PH School directors. The system is further intended to incorporate the ability of a person’s national registration, if that person’s permit to operate has been withdrawn in a specific province for reasons such as a gross violation of NEMBA (National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act). This will prevent the person from licensing in another province.
The concept is still in its baby shoes, and the Department of Environmental Affairs is still drafting regulations to facilitate the process, which will have to follow the normal RSA legislative process of consultation and public comment before implementation. This process may commence in 2013, but the implementation schedule is still uncertain.
As it currently stands the database will not replace the current need for professionals to license in all provinces in which they intend operating. The Professional Hunters Association of South Africa (PHASA) has welcomed the signing of the new National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act into law, saying it is the first step towards one national permit system and issued the following statement which included the following: ‘The current system where professional hunters, outfitters and professional hunters’ school directors have to register in each province has proved to be an administrative nightmare and PHASA has been lobbying for a national register for many years. We hope it paves the way for the establishment of a national permit system, which would overcome the administrative burden of having to abide to nine provincial plus one national sets of legislation. It might also further close down any loopholes for abusing the system. The abuse of the permit system has blemished the reputation of the professional hunting industry and PHASA continues to work with the National Department of Environmental Affairs and other NGOs to look at other ways of stamping out illegal hunting activities.’
Aug 28, 2013 | News
Zimbabwe’s SOAZ has recently circulated a press release warning that hunters buying hunts in Zimbabwean National Parks should be aware that these hunts:
- Are ration hunts
- Which may not take place in sensitive or high tourist areas of the parks
- Exclude trophy animals (i.e. ≥30 kg / 66.15 lb for elephant tusks), and that
- All products of the animals hunted remain the property of the Zimbabwe Parks & Wildlife Management Authority
- Further, that no non-Zimbabwean registered vehicles may be used during such hunts.
Hunters contravening these rules obviously expose themselves to the risk of prosecution in Zimbabwe.
Aug 5, 2013 | News
Comments about dissension among the hunting and wildlife organisations in South Africa in hunting industry publications in recent months, are in large measure, incorrect.
In 2005 SAHGCA, PHASA, CHASA, NSA and WRSA established an alliance to serve as a caucus. This initiative evolved into The Hunting and Wildlife Associations of South Africa (HAWASA). Although member associations represent their constituencies at Government forums in their own right, HAWASA is being recognised as credible representation of the wildlife industry at government forums on conservation and biodiversity and serves as a high-level spokesperson to support individual member associations in promoting the broader objectives of their specific domain in the hunting and wildlife sector.
HAWASA is familiar with the real and perceived threats to the sector, including negative public perceptions about certain aspects of the industry; bad-mouthing from anti-hunt and animal rights activists and pressure groups; and politically-driven actions i.e. land reform and regulatory processes that impact on hunters and wildlife ranchers. HAWASA is in the process of realigning its strategy to deal with these threats while striving to take the lead in the green economy.
The hunting and wildlife sector is a dynamic environment where the goal posts shift all the time and new challenges emerge continually. Individuals in the wildlife industry can rest assured that HAWASA approaches the challenges facing our industry, in a unified manner. That is also why it is so important for hunters, wildlife ranchers, firearm owners and everybody involved in the industry in whatever manner, to belong to their local associations.
Jul 6, 2013 | Expos
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African Hunting Expo – Edmonton
2016
Saturday January 23rd (10:00 – 6:00) – Sunday January 24th (10:00 – 4:00)
Chateau Nova, Yellowhead Trail
Unique Qualities of the expo
- Only Africa-related products may exhibit.
- Small & exclusive, encouraging one-on-one time between buyer and seller, in a relaxed atmosphere.
- Two day format (Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Sunday 10 p.m. to 4 p.m.) Exhibitors may arrive Friday morning to minimize accommodation expense.
- Hassle free. Arrive at the expo with your brochures and prices lists, no set up or breakdown required, no booth storage expense.
- All exhibiting outfitters are required to be a member of their countries hunting association.
- Limited number of outfitter exhibitors per country.
- No hunt donations required.
Why Edmonton, Alberta?
The ‘Texas’ of Canada, Alberta is rich in oil! And with nearly 370,000 hunters in the surrounding western provinces of Canada, this is where the market is!
The Facts about Hunters in Alberta – (2008 Update excluding neighbouring provinces)
- Annually, there are over 114,000 licensed hunters.
- 18,000 bow hunters in Alberta.
- 7,000 youth hunters in Alberta.
- 8,400 female hunters in Alberta.
- Average age of an Alberta hunter is 40 years (Male) and 44 years (Female).
Edmonton is the second largest city in Alberta and the economic activity is mostly centered on petroleum; with agriculture, high tech industries, and tourism.
Alberta is one of the strongest outdoor markets in Canada, with 95 species of wildlife, the 2nd largest of any province in Canada, thus creating a very strong hunting fraternity.
In a survey on public opinion 70% of the respondents reported having either a very favourable attitude toward hunting in Alberta (conducted for the Hunting for Tomorrow Foundation). This is good news, as it creates an environment of a hunter friendly province, which means more potential business for you.
The target market for this expo are qualified hunters with both the means and interest to hunt in Africa. In terms of geographical focus, marketing efforts are being concentrated on the province of Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and the US states of Washington and Montana. There is a large, untapped market in Canada. Canadian hunters are passionate about their sport, but have had little exposure to African hunting opportunities and its affordability.
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Show dates : 23rd and 24th January 2016
Show Times : Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Sunday 10 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost : $20 per person for two days
Children under 16 Free.
Venue : The Nisku Inn and Conference Centre.
Address : 1101-4th St, Nisku, Alberta, T9E 7N1
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