African Professional Hunters Association
NEC TIMOR NEC TEMERITAS
"neither fear nor foolhardiness".
Code of Conduct:
APHA members agree to be bound by the association’s code of ethics and code of conduct.
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I will obey the laws of the land pertaining to the Countries in which I operate;
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I will not promote myself as a PH, or act in the capacity as a PH, unless legally licensed in that specific African country, region, or province;
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I will ensure that my activities and conduct will not bring APHA into disrepute;
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I will in no way be involved in, or in any way associated with, the hunting of canned or animals drugged for the purpose of relocation for a hunt, (as a hunter, outfitter guide, breeder, agent, client,) as that violates the principle of fair chase, which I endorse;
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I will never participate in the hunting of a lion (or any predator) that was bred and reared in captivity;
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I will never be associated as a member or affiliate, or employee of any organisation that condones, or promotes the shooting of captive bred predators;
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I will not hunt genetically manipulated game animals;
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I will at all times ensure the highest level of honesty, integrity, and transparency in all dealings with clients, at all times;
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I will always show the utmost respect for wildlife and the environment, particularly during a hunt;
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I will always endeavour to do my utmost to take an animal as decisively as possible;
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I will always hunt ethically making sure that the hunt is fair chase, and will abide by moral principles when conducting a safari;
12. I will always hunt sustainably, accepting that the natural resource conservation is dependent on our
ensuring the sustainability of wildlife, their habitat, and the environment.