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.
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See what we have been doing to protect your jobs and sport.
NGO hosts National Firearms Licensing Conference 2026
On Wednesday 4 November, the National Gamekeepers Organisation (NGO) hosted the National Firearms Licensing Conference 2026 at the Englefield Estate in Berkshire. The event brought together police firearms licensing teams from across the UK.
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Please take 15 minutes to complete this important survey on the use of the General Licence
Natural England has commissioned independent research company ICF to survey users of General Licences for wild bird control. The research aims to understand how GL40, GL41 and GL42 are used in practice, the circumstances in which they are relied upon, and whether they remain practical and effective for those who depend on them.
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Seven-Year-Old Elaina Wins GWT Young Gamekeeper Award (Junior)
Seven-year-old Elaina Love has been presented with an award by the Gamekeepers Welfare Trust (GWT). The award celebrates the next generation of countryside custodians, recognising Elaina’s hard work, hands-on dedication, and passion at CherryValley Estate, Co. Antrim.
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What is the role of a gamekeeper in Britain today. What do they do and why do they do it?
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