Inyathi Park News April 2022

3 May 2022

The hunting season has arrived and once again members can visit their favourite hunting grounds without any major restrictions. The first shots have been fired over the weekend and the meat is being processed. The cooler evenings might be a sign of a cold winter ahead

Structure of newsletter

We start with the new, essential information first, followed by the regular news.

Therefore, members can get up to date with fresh news first and read other information later.

New messages

HuntEx

HuntEx went well, considering the short notice period to prepare for the event. 277 exhibitors participated and about 21 000 visitors attended over three days. The organisers had only ten weeks since January 2022, to present this event. Thank you to Adriaan Woudstra that achieved a near miracle. Nearly all firearm dealers complained about limited stock, which was evident at HuntEx. We are looking forward to return to our bigger show in 2023.

Hunting affairs

Win a Grey Rhebuck hunt

SA Hunters is offering a wonderful opportunity to win a hunt of a Grey Rhebuck ram in Sutherland by purchasing a R50 lottery ticket that includes accommodation for two nights and all meals. The second prize in this lottery is a blue wildebeest. For more information, click here. Support SA Hunters and buy your ticket. The closing date is 18 June 2022.

SA Hunters accredited hunting packages

SA Hunters offers 42 accredited hunting packages at reasonable prices to its members. These packages have been made available by the Association’s own members and are subject to the SA Hunters hunting code. View the available hunting packages here.

Book your SA Hunters accredited hunting adventure. Direct all enquiries to Vanessa at vanessa@sahunt.co.za

Indicate which package you are interested in
Indicate your preferred date
Vanessa will verify dates and confirm with hunters
Vanessa will send the hunting destination’s regular price list and rules to hunters
The hunter pays the full price of the hunting package directly to SA Hunters to confirm the booking.
Immediately after the hunt, the hunters will provide feedback of their experience to vanessa@sahunt.co.za

Foot and mouth disease

Due to the outbreak of Foot and mouth disease on 56 properties in five provinces i.e., Limpopo, Gauteng, Northwest, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal strict regulations are imminent on the transport of cloven-hoofed ruminants and their meat.

On 11 April, Minister Didiza issued `n media release confirming that 56 farms had been placed under quarantine due to the Foot and Mouth disease outbreak. However, quarantine does not apply to entire districts where these farms are located. The current transport restrictions in Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal will remain for now.

We advise members to check the status of farms where they intend to hunt. The situation can change rapidly. Although the current outbreak seems to be under control, the disease can spread quickly. Certain species are resistant to the virus and may only have light symptoms which are difficult to spot.

Following a meeting on 20 April, Minister Didiza and the livestock industry issued a joint statement on the impact of the current Foot and mouth disease outbreak. Members are urged not to transport live animals from infected areas without complying with the relevant protocols. The joint statement is available here.

Municipal rates on game farms

More local authorities have changed their policies regarding municipal rates and taxes applicable to game farms. The new policy regards game farms as commercial entities and not agricultural land. This can result in rates and tax increases that are fifteen times higher than before. We advise landowners to look out for any notices in this regard and to submit written comments on such developments.

Hunting of elephant, black rhinoceros, and leopard

On 21 April 2022 the temporary injunction on the hunting quota of elephant, black rhino and leopard was replaced by an interdict by the Cape High Court. The Humane Society International’s court action results in at least R300 million loss in income for the hunting and wildlife sector in South Africa, of which 60% would have been set aside for anti poaching operations. It is highly unlikely that the Humane Society will foot the bill for this essential and urgent measures.

Dedicated hunter and sport shooter status

Members with dedicated hunter and/or sport shooter status are reminded to update their activities on the SA Hunters online member administration system. They can also use the App which was developed for this purpose to keep track of activities for annual maintenance of dedicated status that ends on 31 October each year.

Waiting period for licences and renewals

It is general knowledge that huge delays are experienced with the application of both new and renewals of competency certificates and licences. The SAPS and CFR performance requirement for finalising these applications is 90 days.

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee for the Police has scheduled a Firearms Forum for 1 June 2022. SA Hunters want to obtain clarity on the waiting period for competency certificates and licences. The Association developed a questionnaire that members that have been waiting for more than 90 days for competency certificates and licences, can complete.

Follow the link below, sign in on your profile on the member administration system, and complete the questionnaire by 27 May 2022. Your cooperation will be appreciated.

http://secure.sahunters.co.za/SurveyLanding.aspx?entry=ded70784-bc0c-478f-85cc-10d96c2e2a12

Delivery of magazines

Since the complete collapse of the Post Office’s services, we have been receiving more complaints from members whose magazines have not been delivered, or arrived very late.

Media24 has contractors that do hand deliveries in cities and large towns. SA Hunters will be using this service to deliver magazines to approximately 7 000 members. This hand delivery service is independent from the Post Office. We advise members to choose this home delivery option. Please check that your physical address is correct on your profile on the SA Hunters member administration system, or send a query to admin@sahunt.co.za or michel@sahunt.co.za

Repeated messages

Photography Club

The photography club is still gaining popularity. Read more about the club, training opportunities and monthly competitions and prizes here.

Special offers

Doctari knives

The Doctari ivory knife project will end soon. A limited quantity of knives was made with handles from ivory from the Nico van Rooyen collection. There are only 21 knives left. Place your order now for that special Christmas gift, to avoid disappointment.

Pay R5 500 in SA Hunters bank account no 01443990077; branch code 632005 and use the reference Mes and your mobile number. Send proof of payment to admin@sahunt.co.za

Memorial publication

Only copies of the memorial books with the hard covers are still available at R300 per copy.

To order your copy:

Transfer the correct amount (R300 for the ordinary version or R1 000 for leather bound version) in SA Hunters’ bank account at Absa, account number 01443990077.

Use your member number and Book as reference. Check that you enter your member number correctly to ensure that we can process your order

Buck knives

There are only 65 items left in this limited series of 500 Buck knives at R1 000 each. These knives have ivory inlays on the handle with the SA Hunters logo engraved. Transfer R1 000 by EFT into SA Hunters back account at Absa, account number 01443990077. Use your member number and Knipmes as reference. Send proof of payment, your member number and contact details to Realda Goosen at realda@sahunt.co.za

Humansdorp Koöperasie

During May 2022 Humansdorp Koöperasie offers 10% discount on all Hornady products to members of SA Hunters.

Support to members

Many people are still suffering from the economic effects of Covid 19 circumstances. Herewith information about opportunities by members to members.

Quality, dry bushveld firewood available at reasonable price in Pretoria area. More information here.

Membership

Recruit members for commission

SA Members has 44 104 members.

The Board agreed that a member or a branch that recruits ten or more members per year, can earn commission of between R100 to R150 per member. More information is available here.

SA Hunters distributed membership application forms at various dealers. Any member that wants to receive the same material, can enquire with Dorothy Ras by dorothy@sahunt.co.za

The Board also agreed that branches that succeed in resigning up lapsed members, will also benefit from the commission. More information has been sent to Branch chairpersons.