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.
Our latest news
See what we have been doing to protect your jobs and sport.
Changes to individual gamebird release licenses for those on SPAs
Natural England have announced changes to the individual licensing regime that they launched in March for those wanting to release gamebirds on or near SPAs, in response to changes to the national AI risk level.
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Government responds to NGO fisheries’ branch petition
We are delighted that the petition has reached over 10,000 signatures so quickly; however the government appears, as usual, to not be willing to commit to doing the right thing to protect fish stocks
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NGO sponsors the Welsh Youth fly fishing team
The NGO are delighted to be sponsoring a member of the Welsh Youth fly fishing team – Elis Wyn Jones – as they compete at the International Youth Fly Fishing Championship at Lough Lene in Ireland.
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Natural England lose their court case surrounding game bird release licensing
In the High Court, the judge laying down a ruling saying that Natural England had acted unlawfully by restricting certain elements of release.
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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