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 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.
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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See what we have been doing to protect your jobs and sport.
NGO call for the creation of a National Task Force on hare coursing and poaching gangs
We have seen a huge increase in the problem of organised hare coursing, poaching, and associated rural crime in the countryside. The NGO have therefore written to the Policing Minister calling for urgent intervention to address this escalating crisis.
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Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England
Cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) are increasing in both kept poultry and wild birds across multiple areas of Great Britain. To prevent further spread of disease, Defra and the Apha have extended the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone.
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Government response to petition to ban driven grouse shooting is welcomed by the NGO
The NGO welcomes the Government's recent published response to a petition demanding a ban on driven grouse shooting. Responding to the petition, Defra said that the Government has no plans to ban driven grouse shooting.
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NGO demands a standardised level of service in response to increased firearms licensing fees
On 15 January 2025, the Home Office published its new fee structure for firearms licensing, which will come into force on 5 February 2025. Now that the licensing fee has been increased, we believe there is reason to demand an immediate service level agreement across all forces, to bring those forces who are falling behind up to the service of the best.
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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