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The National Gamekeepers' Organisation

The NGO is not just for gamekeepers, it is for all shooters. The NGO aim to educate the public on the good conservation work that keepers do

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About the NGO

The NGO was founded in 1997 by a group of gamekeepers who felt that their profession was threatened by public misunderstanding and poor representation. The NGO are helping to educate and inform the public as well as make sure legislation is fair and workable. The NGO works hard to protect gamekeeping and shooting sports.

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The NGO is not just for gamekeepers but for all who shoot. We have a range of memberships to suit, and all of our members can take advantage of a wide range of benefits.

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Dedicated firearms advisor, deer branch and moorland branch.

Access to a range of training events.

Competitive £10,000,000 3rd party insurance package.

Legal Advice
(30 minutes free).

A range of membership benefits and discounts.

A dedicated office team answering the phone 9am-5pm Mon-Fri.

Our latest news

See what we have been doing to protect your jobs and sport.

8 November 2025

AI Update: AIPZ with mandatory housing measures extended to the whole of England

The APHA have announced that following the escalating number of cases of avian influenza in kept and wild birds, the AIPZ with mandatory housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds has now been extended to the whole of England to all keepers of over 50 birds and all keepers who sell or give away eggs or poultry products (even if they keep fewer than 50 birds).

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8 November 2025

Wild venison to replace beef in some of the UK’s most iconic sports and entertainment venues

A landmark sustainable shift in stadium catering will see beef replaced by British wild venison in some of the UK’s most iconic sports and entertainment venues

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31 October 2025

APHA update on Avian Influenza

Due to a significant increase in AI cases in kept & wild birds, an AIPZ with mandatory housing measures to protect poultry & captive birds will come into force from 00:01 on 30 Oct.

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9 October 2025

Future Landscape Forum calls for a pause in proposed changes to legislation around burning on peatlands

The Future Landscapes Forum suggest that the intense focus on (often short-term and localised) negative aspects of prescribed burning has distorted an objective search for the best means of managing our moorland habitats into the future.

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Gamekeeping

What is the role of a gamekeeper in Britain today. What do they do and why do they do it?

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The NGO runs a comprehensive programme of national and regional events.

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