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
Join the NGOAbout 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.
Thinking about joining the NGO
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.
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.
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone housing measures to be lifted
Mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds, which were introduced across various counties to prevent the spread of bird flu, will be lifted from Thursday 15 May.
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New NGO night shooting course with the Shooting & Hunting Academy
The Lantra-accredited Night Shooting Safety Course provides crucial, certificated training to professional and recreational pest control operatives, fox shooters, deer managers and all those involved in the control of vermin, fox and deer at night
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Nominations open for annual GWT awards
The Lady Scott Award is presented to a partner, spouse, family member or friend, while the GWT Young Gamekeeper of the Year is awarded to those keen young family members, or friends, who give so much to someone in one of the gamekeeping roles, helping perform a range of tasks and learning about the countryside.
NGO Long Service Awards 2025
Our congratulations to all those who have reached 40 and 50 years in their gamekeeping careers.
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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