Officers

Each Committee member brings a wealth of industry experience and knowledge to the association, from differing backgrounds but with the same inspired passion for hunting and conservation.

President

Paul Stones. Paul is a widely respected advocate for responsible hunting and is also a talented writer. With over 30 years in the African hunting industry, Paul will bring an informed, direct and candid perspective to the Executive Committee.

Vice President

Rob Lurie. Vice-president of APHA, has over 30 years of experience in the safari and hunting industry. As the immediate past Chairman and current Conservation Ambassador of the Zimbabwe Professional Guides Association (ZPGA), Rob is deeply committed to ethical, traditional African hunting and the preservation of wildlife and wilderness areas for future generations.

Secretary General

Graham Jones. Our Secretary-General, brings 30+ years of hunting experience across Africa. A SAMPEO founder, he champions ethics, tradition, and mentoring future hunters through apprenticeships and Role Model Programs.

Treasurer

Sean Kelly. Has grown up in and been involved with the hunting industry all his life. He has been hunting professionally for 25 years and is licensed in South Africa and Tanzania. Sean is a previous chairman of the Custodians of Professional Hunting and Conservation – South Africa, and has also been the Treasurer for APHA for the past 5 years. His passion for conservation through hunting is clearly displayed through his time given serving on multiple boards, and time spent in the field with clients and family.

Board Member

Michel Mantheakis, Chairman of TAHOA and former TPHA Secretary-General, is a respected leader in ethical hunting in Tanzania. His international debate and public speaking experience is a key asset to our committee.

Board Member

Daniel Moore is a seasoned professional hunter with extensive experience guiding safaris across Tanzania. A devoted conservationist, he is committed to the sustainable management of wildlife and natural habitats. As a board member of APHA and a member of its Membership Approval Committee, Daniel upholds the highest standards of ethics and professionalism in the hunting industry. He actively advocates for responsible hunting practices that ensure the long-term preservation of Africa’s wildlife heritage.

Board Member

Lance Nesbitt, immediate past Chairman of the Zimbabwe Professional Hunters and Guides Association, has served on its committee since 2009. He is an experienced African hunter, walking safari guide, and cattle rancher.

Disciplinary Committee

Graham Jones
John Moller
Danene Van Der Westhuyzen

Membership Committee

Mike Angelides
Daniel Moore
Jeff Rann

Sponsorship/Fundraising Committee

Aaron Caldwell
Sean Kelly
Jim Kern
Rick Steiner
Paul Stones

Code of Conduct

APHA members agree to be bound by the association’s code of ethics and code of conduct.

I will obey the laws of the land pertaining to the Countries in which I operate.

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.

I will ensure that my activities and conduct will not bring APHA into disrepute.

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.

I will never participate in the hunting of a lion (or any predator) that was bred and reared in captivity.

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.

I will not hunt genetically manipulated game animals.

I will at all times ensure the highest level of honesty, integrity, and transparency in all dealings with clients, at all times.

I will always show the utmost respect for wildlife and the environment, particularly during a hunt.

I will always endeavour to do my utmost to take an animal as decisively as possible.

I will always hunt ethically making sure that the hunt is fair chase, and will abide by moral principles when conducting a safari.

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.