Browning Becomes NGO Deer Branch Rifle Partner

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Browning will become the NGO Deer Branch Rifle Partner under the terms of the deal. The new NGO/Browning partnership began on 1 January 2013.

The NGO says the link-up between its Deer Branch and Browning - a manufacturer of quality firearms including stalking rifles - is a "logical step" in the development of the organisation's commitment to its stalker members, who account for more than 50 per cent of the entire deer cull carried out in England and Wales.

To launch the sponsorship, Browning has generously donated an X-Bolt rifle, worth more than �900, for a prize draw open to both members and non-members of the NGO. The lucky Browning X-Bolt rifle winner will be able to choose the calibre. Tickets cost �1 and will be available at NGO regional events, game fairs and from the NGO National Office on 01833 660869 / info@nationalgamekeepers.org.uk

The National Gamekeepers' Organisation Deer Branch represents professional and recreational stalkers in England and Wales as well as gamekeepers who control deer as part of their day-to-day work in wildlife conservation and habitat management. The NGO Deer Branch is believed by stalking industry experts to have more members actively engaged in deer manangement than any other organisation in the UK.

David Wiggins, Deer Branch Chairman of the National Gamekeepers' Organisation said: "I am delighted to announce that Browning, a sporting firearms manufacturer of global repute, is to sponsor the NGO Deer Branch by becoming our Rifle Partner. Deer management is a major part of many of our members' day-to-day jobs. So, it's a logical step for the Deer Branch to be sponsored by a company with a long history of building dependable stalking rifles. The NGO looks foward to working closely with Browning in the future."

David Stapley, UK Country Manager of Browning International, said: "Browning is delighted to be able to partner the NGO Deer Branch from 2013. The NGO is a well respected and professional organisation and its members will appreciate the quality and accuracy associated with the Browning family of rimfire and centerfire rifles, in particular our award winning X-Bolt model that has proved so popular since its launch with stalkers and gamekeepers alike."

Find out more about the NGO Deer Branch/Browning Rifle Partnership at the National Gamekeepers' Organisation stand at the British Shooting Show on 9/10 February 2013 at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. NGO/Browning X-Bolt prize draw tickets will be onsale at the NGO stand.

Notes to Editors

- For further information on this release please contact Julian Murray-Evans on 01766 523795 or email jmurrayevans@btinternet.com

- The Browning X-Bolt Stainless Stalker Fluted rifle comes in a range of calibres (including 22-250, .223, .243, .270, 30-06 and .308 and 6.5x55) and has a factory threaded M14x1 muzzle. Featuring a rubberised Dura-Touch coating and stainless barrel and action for maximum weather protection, a detachable magazine, directional recoil pad and double bedded for guaranteed MOA accuracy. For many stalkers, it is the finest sub �1000 rifle on the market today.

- Since 1897, Browning have been designing and manufacturing some of the world's finest firearms and it is a tribute to the legendary John Moses Browning that his passion still lives on to this day and the Browning product is regarded as The Best There Is. For more information on the Browning range, visit www.browning.eu

- Full prize draw terms &, conditions are available from the NGO National Office, PO Box 246, Darlington DL1 9FZ. The draw will take place at the 2013 Midland Game &, Country Fair, Weston Park, Shropshire.

The Deer Branch of the National Gamekeepers' Organisation, which aims to help improve deer welfare and management in the British countryside, was set up in 2009 in recognition of the number of NGO members involved in deer conservation and culling. The NGO Deer Branch is now thought to have more members actively involved in deer manangement in the UK than any other organisation. It is a special interest group within the NGO membership, so any NGO member interested in deer can ask to join the NGO Deer Branch at no extra cost. Within its remit, the NGO Deer Branch advises the NGO National Committee on deer-related issues and works with the British Deer Society to train to Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1 (DSC 1). The Deer Branch also runs its own courses on Dogs for Deer and Game Meat Hygiene.

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The National Gamekeepers' Organisation represents the gamekeepers of England and Wales. It defends and promotes gamekeeping, gamekeepers and ensures high standards throughout the profession. It was founded in 1997 by a group of gamekeepers who felt that their profession was threatened by public misunderstanding and poor representation.
The NGO has more than 13,500 members.
www.nationalgamekeepers.org.uk

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