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 government announcement on a lead shot ban
The Environment Minister has announced that the Government plans to introduce legislation to restrict lead ammunition by summer 2026.
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NGO raise doubts over RSPB 'data' on Hen Harriers
Wildlife crimes are not subject to being recorded by the police, meaning that many police forces do not have data on incidences. So how has the RSPB data been acquired?
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Golden Grouse Results 2025
The results of this year's Golden Grouse competition, held at Thimbleby Shooting Ground in Northallerton, North Yorkshire
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Updated rodenticide training for gamekeepers now available, in line with new regulations
The NGO have been working with partners within the gamekeeping sector, CRRU and the training provider BASIS to create a new rodenticide training course, which will meet the new regulations on rodenticide use, which will be introduced on 1 January 2026.
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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