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.
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(30 minutes free).
A range of membership benefits and discounts.
A dedicated office team answering the phone 9am-5pm Mon-Fri.
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National Survey on Firearms Licensing: Have your say
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has launched a national survey as part of its inspection into how police forces manage firearms licensing across England and Wales. This is a major opportunity for National Gamekeepers’ Organisation (NGO) members to share real, first-hand experiences of the licensing system — and ensure the voice of the working countryside is properly represented.
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The proposed direction on shotgun licensing is disproportionate, unsupported by evidence, and potentially damaging to rural communities.
The National Gamekeepers’ Organisation believes that the proposed direction is disproportionate, unsupported by evidence, and potentially damaging to rural communities. The UK already has one of the strictest and safest firearms licensing regimes in the world, and there is no clear evidence that legally held shotguns pose a significant public-safety threat.
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A superb 100-bird gundog event and shoot experience day at Swanborough
Woodruff Gundogs and the National Gamekeepers’ Organisation (NGO) were pleased to host a shoot experience day at Swanborough Shoot, Lewes, kindly held by permission of Ian Tullett and Livia Brynin. These days are designed to give gundog owners who are new to the world of picking-up and beating a genuine opportunity to experience a live shoot day, all under the careful supervision and guidance of Julie Elborough of Woodruff Gundogs.
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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.
Read MoreWhat is the role of a gamekeeper in Britain today. What do they do and why do they do it?
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