MEMBERSHIP

BECOME A MEMBER

Please read the following carefully before completing the application form:

All relevant portions of this application form must be completed accurately.

This application must be accompanied by all relevant supporting documents.

No person shall be automatically entitled to be a Member, and the right to membership rests solely with the Executive Committee.

The decision of the Executive Committee to admit an applicant to membership shall be final.  The Executive Committee shall not be obliged to give reasons for their decision to refuse membership.

Except for Life Members, membership endures for one year only, but shall be extended every year provided the member pays the relevant membership fee and provides any other documents that the Executive Committee may require to confirm that the requirements of the particular category of membership has been fulfilled.

The Executive Committee has the right to request further information that may be reasonably necessary to consider an application.

The outcome of applications will be communicated at the earliest possible opportunity. Joining fees and membership fees will be refunded should an application be unsuccessful.

Bank details

FIRST NATIONAL BANK (FNB)
Haiti Car Park Area
Barbados Road
Richards Bay CBD
KwaZulu Natal
Rep. South Africa
Bank Account: CPHC-SA
FNB Richards Bay
Cheque Account
Branch code: 220830
A/c No. 627 432 83707
SWIFT Address – FIRNZAJJXXX
Reference number – Surname and initials

Full Membership

  1. A person who is a licensed professional hunter or hunting outfitter in the Republic of South Africa and whose source of income is either in part or in full, legal professional hunting or outfitting activities on the continent of Africa.
    Full members shall be entitled to:
    - vote at general meetings; and
    - apply for Section 16A for professional hunting as provided for in the Firearms Control Act and receive firearm endorsements.

The following membership fees will apply for the 2025 calendar year:

  1. Once-off joining fee: R350

Membership Fees:

  1. 2025 fee R2780.00 (INCL. EVAC 911 COVER)

Associate Membership A person who does not qualify for Full Membership but is connected with the professional hunting industry and who wishes to concern himself with the promotion of the Association and its best interests. Associate members shall not be entitled to vote at general meetings.

The following membership fees will apply for the 2025 calendar year:

  1. Once-off joining fee: R350

Membership Fees:

  • 2025 fee R1660.00

Retired Membership Any person who no longer holds a license for professional hunting or outfitting activities but wishes to have or retain his membership with the Association and continue to further the interests of the Association. Retired members shall not be entitled to vote at general meetings.

The following membership fees will apply for the 2025 calendar year:

  1. Once-off joining fee: R350

Membership Fees:

  • 2025 fee R1500.00

International Membership Any person who is not a licensed professional hunter or outfitter and who is not a South African citizen but who wish to contribute to the Association and its best interests and development. International members shall not be entitled to vote at general meetings.

The following membership fees will apply for the 2025 calendar year:

  1. Once-off joining fee: R350

Membership Fees:

  • 2025 fee R3780.00

Life Membership may be granted to applicants seeking to remain Members in perpetuity and such members must be Full or Associate Members. Life Membership may only be awarded to the applicant upon full payment of the Life Membership tariff by the applicant to the Association, which tariff will be prescribed and may be amended from time to time by the Executive Committee and will only be granted upon approval of the Executive Committee at its sole discretion.

Please note that we are obliged to notify SAPS, the relevant nature conservation department/s
and fellow industry bodies in the event of your membership being terminated as a result of
disciplinary procedures.

The following membership fees will apply for the 2025 calendar year:

Membership Fees:

  • Life Member R25,000

Field Membership Any South African person who is not a licensed professional hunter or hunting outfitter but who is endorsed and recommended to the Executive Committee by a Full Member to be fit for such membership. Field members shall not be entitled to vote at general meetings.

The following membership fees will apply for the 2025 calendar year:

  1. Once-off joining fee: R350

Membership Fees:

  • 2025 fee R840.00 (INCLUDING EVAC 911 COVER)

CPHC Constitution

Aims and Objectives

Code of Conduct

Members' pledge