Freedom to hunt · Vryheid om te jag

Securing the freedom to hunt.

The national co-ordinating body for hunters and hunting associations – setting the standards that benefit hunting and the hunter in South Africa.

Find an association to join About dedicated status

Membership

To hunt is to contribute to conservation.

Membership of CHASA is open to the public through one of our member associations – each autonomous in running its own affairs, all bound by CHASA's constitution.

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Dedicated status · Sport shooting

Train. Qualify. Compete.

Complete the prescribed training for dedicated status under the Firearms Control Act (Act 60 of 2000), and compete in inter-association shoots and the national member ranking.

About dedicated status National member ranking

Code of Conduct

Remembered for how we hunt.

CHASA promotes hunting ethics as a high priority. Every member is bound by the constitution and disciplinary code.

Our code of conduct Governing documents

Conservation through sustainable use

Hunters keep wild places wild.

CHASA promotes the conservation, replenishment and sustainable use of game – and members' compliance with hunting and conservation law in every province.

Hunt legally, by province About CHASA

1981Founded 24 January 1981

16Member associations

Act 60Dedicated status under the Firearms Control Act

NPOVoluntary, non-political, non-profit

Why CHASA exists

Hunters and their organisations must co-operate and set standards that benefit hunting and the hunter in South Africa.

CHASA was established as the national co-ordinating organisation for exactly that purpose.

What CHASA is

A voluntary, non-political and non-profit confederation of hunting associations.

Our members are grouped into member associations, each autonomous in running its own affairs and all bound by CHASA's constitution and disciplinary code.

Our objectives

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01 Co-ordinate and speak for our members Act as co-ordinator and mouthpiece for the entire membership, and promote co-operation between member associations. Constitution 5.1 – 5.2

02 Ethics and the image of the hunter Promote hunting ethics as a high priority, and the image of hunters who hunt ethically and contribute to conservation. Constitution 5.3, 5.9, 5.12

03 Knowledge, training & standards Uniform proficiency standards and training, uniform trophy rules, and uniform standards for services and awards. Constitution 5.4, 5.5, 5.13

04 Protect hunters' rights Negotiate with government on legislation that may threaten hunters or firearm owners, and to retain or acquire hunting rights. Constitution 5.6 – 5.7

05 Conservation & compliance Promote conservation and sustainable use of game, members' compliance with hunting and conservation law, and the future of hunting. Constitution 5.8, 5.11, 5.14

06 Opportunities for members Negotiate hunting opportunities, destinations and benefits for members. Constitution 5.10

What CHASA provides

Dedicated status For members of a member association who complete the prescribed dedicated-hunter training and meet the requirements of the Firearms Control Act (Act 60 of 2000). How it works Training standards Uniform proficiency standards, training and material to ensure a high standard of knowledge and expertise among members. View courses SA Trophy Record Book Uniform rules for entering and judging hunting trophies, with entries collated and published in book form. Search the records Hunting opportunities Hunting opportunities, destinations and benefits negotiated for members. View opportunities National awards Recognising national contributions to hunting and conservation, and members' ethical hunting and training achievements. Past recipients Advocacy & legislation Negotiating with government on current or proposed legislation that may threaten the rights of hunters and firearm owners. Media releases

Code of Conduct

Remembered for how we hunt – not what we hunt.

CHASA promotes hunting ethics as a high priority. Every member is bound by the constitution and disciplinary code – and conduct that violates the ethical code of the hunting community is subject to discipline by the Board.

Code of Conduct & disciplinary code

Kill cleanly and humanely – only take shots within your ability.
Hunt by fair chase and give the animal a fair chance.
Know and obey the ordinances wherever you hunt.
Follow up every wounded animal until it is found.
Handle firearms safely, always – and never hunt under the influence.
Respect landowners, trackers and camp staff, and honour your agreements.
Care for the land – close gates, stay on roads, leave camp clean.
Report illegal practices and work with conservation officials.

Hunt legally, by province

CHASA promotes members' compliance with all Acts, Regulations and Ordinances relevant to hunting and nature conservation. Choose your province for its rules and member associations.

North WestRegulations GautengRegulations LimpopoRegulations Northern CapeRegulations Free StateRegulations MpumalangaRegulations Western CapeRegulations Eastern CapeRegulations KwaZulu-NatalRegulations

Conservation through sustainable use

Hunters keep wild places wild.

CHASA works nationally and internationally with organisations that share its objectives to promote the conservation, replenishment and sustainable use of game – and equips members to contribute effectively to conservation and protect the future of hunting.

Our wildlife conservation policy

CHASA is a proud affiliate of SUCO-SA, the Sustainable Use Coalition of Southern Africa.

How membership works

Membership of CHASA is open to the public through one of our member associations. There are two main categories: Members and Dedicated Members.

Step 1 Choose an association Browse our member associations by province or by discipline.

Step 2 Apply and commit Confirm that you support nature and game conservation, endorse ethical hunting, and accept the association's constitution and aims.

Optional Become a Dedicated Member Complete the prescribed training and meet Act 60 of 2000. Dedicated status may not be used to conduct a professional hunting business.

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Representing an association? To affiliate, it must be a legal entity with its own constitution and bank account and support CHASA's objectives. Applications are approved by a two-thirds Board majority. How to affiliate

How CHASA is governed

Board & Executive

The Board CHASA's highest authority. Every member association appoints one to three Board members, depending on its size. The Board sets strategy, policy and standards, and meets at least three times a year.

The Executive A chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, treasurer and president, elected by the Board for two-year terms. The chairman leads CHASA; the president is its ceremonial head.

Member associations Autonomous in managing their own affairs, while upholding the resolutions adopted by CHASA.