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How To Become A Hunting Professional In Namibia

If you have a passion for conservation and ethical hunting, here is how to become a Professional Hunter in Namibia.

 


Step 1: Meet the Basic Requirements

Before you begin your journey, make sure you meet the following basic requirements:

  • Age: You must be at least 18 years old.

  • Citizenship/Residency: You must be a Namibian citizen, or a legal resident with proof of domicile.

 

Apprenticeship Option

You can apply for an apprenticeship at a registered hunting farm. This route allows you to gain practical experience, and after two years of hunting, you can go straight to the Professional Hunter Exam! Make sure to inform the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT) before starting your apprenticeship.

 

Step 2: Become a Hunting Guide (HG)

To become a Hunting Guide, follow these steps:

  1. Hunting Guide Theory Exam: Apply for the theory exam (N$450).

  2. Practical Exam: After passing the theory exam, apply for the practical exam (N$900).

  3. Completion: Once you pass both exams, you are officially a Hunting Guide!

A Hunting Guide is limited to working on one registered hunting farm.

 

Step 3: Advance to Master Hunting Guide (MHG)

After gaining 2 years of experience and completing 12 successful hunts, you can apply to become a Master Hunting Guide. No additional exams are required at this stage. As an MHG, you can hunt on your farm and up to 10 additional farms.

After 2 years as an MHG and completing 12 successful hunts, you can apply for the

 

Professional Hunter Exam.

 

Step 4: Pass the Professional Hunter (PH) Exam

Once you completed your 2 years and 12 successful hunts as a MHG, you can apply for the PH Exam. The exam is divided into two parts:

  • Theory Exam

  • Practical Exam

Once you pass both exams, congratulations! You are officially a Professional Hunter.

If you own a guest farm or safari undertaking, you may skip the steps and go directly to the Professional Hunter Exam!

 

Study Materials & Manuals

To prepare for the exams, NAPHA offers theoretical and practical courses, as well as the following study materials:

  • NAPHA Manual

  • MEFT Manual

  • Topics covered: Trophy, game and legislation.

(The NAPHA manual is currently being updated, we will advise once they are available for purchase again)

 

Passing Requirements:

  • Hunting Guide: 60% in all 3 subjects

  • Professional Hunter: 70% in all subjects

You can obtain these materials at the NAPHA office. Start preparing today!

 

Application Process – Submit Before 30 September!

 

For Hunting Guide (HG):

  • Attach your Namibia ID or proof of residency.

  • Submit your application to MEFT.

 

For Professional Hunter (PH):

  • Attach your Namibia ID.

  • Provide proof of Master Hunting Guide (MHG) OR proof of ownership of a farm or safari company, along with an NTB certificate.

 

Important Dates

  • Application Deadline: end of September

  • Exam Date: October




 
 
 

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