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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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About the NGO

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.

Thinking about joining the NGO

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.

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Dedicated 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.

Our latest news

See what we have been doing to protect your jobs and sport.

27 August 2024

'Zombie knifes' and machetes to be made illegal: please check that your knives are still legal

From 24 September, a new rule will come into force making it illegal to own a “zombie-style” knife or machete. We would urge all members to make sure no knife you own or use falls into this category. 

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15 August 2024

Why the Great Yorkshire Show is the ideal platform for the guardians of the countryside to highlight what they do

For the National Gamekeepers’ Organisation, the Great Yorkshire Show presents a fantastic platform from which we can demonstrate the positives of gamekeeping and estate management to the wider public.

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15 August 2024

New firearms advisor welcomed to the NGO team

The NGO are delighted that Livia Brynin will now be helping Alan Barrell as an additional firearms advisor for NGO members

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7 August 2024

NGO Chairman writes to the Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs

Many of our members and followers will already be aware of the long-running engagement between the National Gamekeepers' Organisation and the Welsh Government. Most recently, the NGO Chairman wrote to the Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs on the topic of self-assurance. 

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Gamekeeping

What is the role of a gamekeeper in Britain today. What do they do and why do they do it?

Events

The NGO runs a comprehensive programme of national and regional events.

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