About APHA

The voice of professional guiding in Alaska

Est. 1973. Promoting professionalism and ethics in the guiding industry.

Who We Are

Five decades of advocacy

The Alaska Professional Hunters Association is the only professional guide industry organization in Alaska. Since 1973 we have represented master guides, registered guides, and assistant guides across the state, setting the standard for ethics in the field, defending hunting access, and supporting the next generation of professional hunters through education, advocacy, and the Alaska Hunter Preservation Fund.

APHA provides full-time representation in Washington DC and Juneau and is an active and respected participant in the Alaska Board of Game process.

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APHA History

Where we came from and what we’ve fought for since 1973.

APHA Board

The guides who lead the organization.

APHA Staff

The team running the office and programs.

Code of Ethics

Every member pledges to support our objectives

To institute and secure the general adoption of a high and sportsmanlike conception of wildlife and hunting of game
To promote hunting by fair chase: the pursuit of a trophy in a legal and sportsmanlike manner, without herding, driving or chasing trophies with the use of mechanically powered equipment
Consistent with the practice of hunting, fishing, and photography, to promote and assist in the conservation of fauna and flora and to cooperate with government officials concerned with conservation
To assist in the prevention of illegal or unsportsmanlike practices by anyone in the practice of professional hunting or in the sports of hunting, fishing or photography
To promote and safeguard the interests of all members of this corporation
To endorse and foster a code of business ethics in accord with ethical standards and the laws and regulations of the State of Alaska

By signature, all members pledge themselves to support the objectives of the corporation as stated in the by-laws.

Awards Program

Annual animal awards for SCI and Boone & Crockett trophies

Recognizing outstanding trophy animals harvested during the previous calendar year. Winners are honored at the Annual Banquet each December. Entries due October 20th.

Membership

Join the only professional guide organization in Alaska

Guides, businesses, and supporters: there is a membership class for you.