Excusive deal for PHASA members!
DID YOU SEE THE ANNOUNCEMENT? SCI Houston _First for Hunters ... GLOBAL! was recently named SCI's Chapter of the Year for the second year in a row! Support from our many members as well as donors like PHASA-member outfitters made it possible. As a way of saying thanks we have a special membership offer for PHASA members. You can now add SCI Houston Chapter membership to your existing SCI membership at no cost to you. Just email your SCI and PHASA membership numbers, name and contact information to pr@scihouston.org and we'll take care of the rest! Not an SCI Member? No [...]
Firearm Licencing – Sect 16A
Section 16A – Application of firearm licences for professional hunting purposes: In terms of Section 16A of the principal Firearms Control Act, a Professional Hunter in possession of a valid Professional Hunters’ Licence/Permit issued by Nature Conservation, can apply for all, or some, of his/her firearm licences to be used by the professional hunter for his or her private use and professional hunting purposes, where it is safe to use the firearm and for a lawful purpose. This is NOT ONLY applicable to where the person owns more than four firearms, but does give the person the opportunity to apply for firearm [...]
VulPro’s Appeal: Help Us Help Them
Request received from VulPro: With three months left until the end of 2018, most individuals are making plans for their December holidays and family festivities. VulPro on the other hand, is gearing up for the start of our busy vulture rehabilitation season. Very soon, young vultures will be leaving their nests and undertaking their maiden flights. Unfortunately, it does not always go according to plan, and these inexperienced individuals sometimes find themselves in precarious and odd situations. Thus, we would like to ask the public to aid VulPro in our efforts to save every single individual possible, by simply keeping a [...]
Alternative Transporting of Firearms from and to Bloemfontein
Firearms and Ammunition Firearms, ammunition and firearm parts may only be transported in checked baggage and in the correct container or case. Passengers must complete the necessary local police formalities to process the carriage of the firearm. Firearms, ammunition and firearm parts are prohibited from carry-on luggage. A Handling Fee is charged per sector for the carriage of handguns, sporting rifles and their ammunition, as follows: To or from Bloemfontein: R550.00 To or from Richards Bay: R350.00 To or from Other Airports: R280.00 (these include Cape Town, Hoedspruit, Johannesburg, Kimberley, Margate, Plettenberg Bay and Sishen) George is a GUN FREE airport, [...]
PHASA Conservation and Empowerment Fund Online Auction
The PHASA Conservation and Empowerment fund decided to host an online auction, to raise funds and open a new marketing channel for its members. This will be approached as an RSA and member marketing initiative, thus it has the potential to become an annual opportunity where both The Fund, PHASA and the Outfitter has an advantage in this effort. The Fund and PHASA receives a monetary benefit, as well as the opportunity to have the brand recognized. The Outfitter or Safari Company has a new marketing channel available to them. Rules and specifications for hunts donated Completed and signed form to [...]
To all Hunters & Tourists visiting South Africa
The Professional Hunters’ Association of South Africa (PHASA) would like to assure fellow hunters and tourist wishing to visit our beautiful country, that despite speculated news reports and political rants South Africa remains a safe destination for all whom visit it. PHASA representatives were present at the Biodiversity Economy Innovation Conference, during which time the President Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa gave his key note address to all those present. The President has made it abundantly clearly that Land Expropriation in South Africa will not be a free for all and that a strategic process will be followed. The President encouraged entrepreneurial development [...]
Transforming PHASA into the New Era
The more the world changes, the more it remains the same. With every sunrise and sunset, things change. Although PHASA has stood firm since 1978 regarding ethics, professionalism and support, the realization has come that the time for change is here. PHASA wishes to bring about a change that will envelope a new generation of hunters, as well as members that have been with us since the start. Although what PHASA represents remains true and strong, how PHASA is perceived, has been improved. PHASA believes that change is growth and we look forward to sharing our new brand with you. ACCESS [...]
