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.
EU Vote on Lead Gunshot Proposals – What It Means for UK Shooters
The National Gamekeepers' Organisation (NGO) is aware of the recent vote by the European Union's REACH Committee on proposals to restrict the use of lead shot used in shotgun cartridges.
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Another successful Essex NGO Clay Shoot
It is thanks to the kind generosity of Mrs Newman that the Essex NGO Clay Shoot is able to take part at the wonderful setting of Ring Park.
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NGO petition asks for fish-eating birds to to added to Schedule 2.1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act
We've launched a UK Parliament petition asking the government to amend Schedule 2.1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to list cormorants, goosanders and red-breasted mergansers as species that may be managed outside the close season. This would enable proportionate, licensed control to protect inland fisheries and migratory fish populations where serious damage is evidenced.
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Changes to the law on sound moderators and flash suppressors now in force
Today (29 June 2026), changes to the law on sound moderators and flash suppressors come into force under Section 44 and Schedule 5 of the Crime and Policing Act 2026.
This is a welcome change that removes unnecessary administration for firearm certificate holders, Registered Firearms Dealers and police firearms licensing departments, while keeping appropriate safeguards in place.
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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