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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 is working hard to protect gamekeeping and shooting sports.

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The NGO are 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.

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

25 November 2024

Defra respond to our letter on the plight of the Atlantic Salmon

Following our letter to the Environment Minister Daniel Zeichner, highlighting our concerns about the alarming decline Atlantic Salmon numbers in England’s rivers, we received a welcome response from the department

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23 November 2024

We need to talk about fire: A report from the recent England and Wales Wildfire Forum conference

John Clarke discusses the outcomes and discussions from the recent England and Wales Wildfire Forum conference, held in Aberdeen 

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13 November 2024

NGO submit an official complaint to the BBC regarding misleading and damaging questions on University Challenge

The NGO have submitted an official complaint to the BBC regarding a question asked on University Challenge which we believe was both misleading and damaging, particularly toward those managing grouse moors

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29 October 2024

New report from the NGO examines the importance of the Humane Cable Restraint in protecting vulnerable species

The NGO have published a new report which examines the importance of the Humane Cable Restraint (HCR) in protecting vulnerable species. Through a combination of case studies, scientific research from the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) and a survey of NGO members, the report examines the likely effects on vulnerable species if their use were banned.

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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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