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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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.
Learn MoreDedicated 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.
New Wild Bird General Licences as of 1 January 2026
On the 1st January 2026 there will be a new set of Wild Bird General Licenses (GL40, GL41, GL42) issued by Natural England, who have recently taken back control of these from Defra.
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National Firearms Licensing Conference organised by the NGO
In November the NGO organised a National Firearms Licensing Conference where most of the firearms licensing departments in the UK attended, as well as end-user stakeholders.
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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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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
Read MoreWhat is the role of a gamekeeper in Britain today. What do they do and why do they do it?
The NGO runs a comprehensive programme of national and regional events.
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