WHO WE ARE?

The Mozambican Association of Safari Operators (AMOS) was created in 2010 and is a national entity composed of hunting safari operators and professional hunters registered and authorized to conduct hunting safaris in Mozambique. The association is a member of the Association of Professional Hunters and Guides of Africa (OPHHA). For information visit the links : OPHAA

The country currently has just over 56 Safari Operators, who carry out hunting tourism in the Official Hunting Grounds (Coutadas Oficiais), Niassa Reserve Hunting Blocks, Game Farms and the Tchuma Tchatu and Chipanje Chetu Community Programmes.

These operators work hard to conserve biodiversity and develop the association in Mozambique.

Mission statement

AMOS supports the conservation and ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources, for the benefit of current and future generations, through the promotion of sustainable and responsible hunting. The protection and the conservation of a species-rich and healthy wild fauna, and securing their livelihoods while respecting the local customs, traditions and culture. The promotion of environmental, natural and animal welfare and the maintenance and improvement of the existing natural habitats.

Aims

To promote the sustainable use of wildlife for conservation and educate the general public about the benefits of responsible hunting for conservation, sustainable socio-economic development, and the financial contribution to the state tax system; Promote, regulate, and enforce professionalism in the safari hunting industry;

To promote and facilitate the empowerment of all Mozambicans wishing to participate in the hunting profession, conservation and related activities, and engage with the national and provincial Governments of the Republic of Mozambique and other countries, in all matters affecting hunting, conservation and related activities;

To promote the conservation of nature, mainly the fauna, in the interest of the present and future generations by preventive and precautionary measures, and advocate sustainable use of natural resources as an important tool for social and economic benefits and therefore as an incentive for their conservation and the avoidance of the loss of biological diversity;

Objectives

    To co-operate with other persons and organizations in Africa and elsewhere having objects similar and promote and market Mozambique as a leading international hunting destination;

    To enforce adherence to the AMOS Code of Conduct, work towards improvement of wildlife management and land-use by scientific research;

    Develop fellowship and cooperation amongst hunters..

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