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 Presents 2026 Long Service Medals at Annual Awards Ceremony
The National Gamekeepers’ Organisation presented the 2026 Long Service Medals at its annual Awards Ceremony on 22 April, recognising the extraordinary dedication of gamekeepers, ghillies, deer stalkers and river keepers who have devoted 40 or 50 years to their profession.
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NGO Announces 2026 Conservation Champions Award Winners at Annual Ceremony
The National Gamekeepers’ Organisation (NGO), together with long‑standing sponsor Marsdens Game Feeds, proudly presented the 2026 Conservation Champions Awards at its annual awards ceremony on 22 April 2026.
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Avian Influenza housing measures lifted
Mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds will be lifted in England and Wales from Thursday 9 April.
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NGO Challenges Unverified Claims Published by the Craven Herald
On 13 March, the Craven Herald repeated Friends of the Dales’ unsubstantiated figures as fact, failing to check them against official data. The NGO has now written to both organisations to challenge these claims and protect our members from the damaging consequences of misinformation.
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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