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 celebrates further recognition for Conservation Champion James Allsop
The National Gamekeepers’ Organisation (NGO) is delighted to congratulate James Allsop of Monk Wood Shoot on receiving an exceptional commendation from the Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust, recognising his outstanding contribution to habitat creation and species recovery in Derbyshire.
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NGO responds to Defra consultation on changes to close seasons for wild birds
The National Gamekeepers’ Organisation (NGO) has submitted its response to Defra's consultation on proposed changes to Part 1, Schedule 2 (2.1) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (WCA).
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NGO welcomes new sentencing guidelines for hare coursing offences
The National Gamekeepers’ Organisation (NGO) has welcomed the publication of new sentencing guidelines for hare coursing offences by the Sentencing Council, calling it a positive step forward in tackling rural crime and protecting countryside communities.
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Firearms Licensing Fees to increase from 4 June 2026
New firearms licensing fees will come into effect from 4 June 2026, following a 3% rise agreed by Government
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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