If you weren’t called a gamekeeper what would you be called? In last month’s edition of the NGO’s Keeping the Balance magazine, it raised a thorny question and looked at the arguments on both sides of the debate. Back in the spring, Guns on Pegs ran an article asking whether gamekeepers should change the nameContinue reading “What’s in a name?”
Tag Archives: gamekeeper
Hold’em Tight
Marsdens Game Feeds has been designing and manufacturing quality feed for the game community for over 60 years. The consistent, high quality, nutritious feeds cater to wide-ranging shoot sizes; from large partridge shoots like Iford Downs, to small family-friendly syndicate shoots like the Bagsby and Kelfield. Marsdens diets are tailored to support stronger, healthier game birds, allContinue reading “Hold’em Tight”
Shaping Birds Up for a Successful 2021 Season
As we approach autumn, many are prepping birds for the beginning of the shooting season. Protecting bird health and supporting vitality by ensuring the provision of optimal nutrition is always key post release, when new environmental and disease challenges pose a greater risk to bird fitness and survivability. Supporting gut health is fundamental in helpingContinue reading “Shaping Birds Up for a Successful 2021 Season”
The Venison Market Needs A New Approach
Tim Weston – NGO Development Officer looks at the changing venison market Even before the COVID pandemic the venison market in the UK had a bit of a wobble. The vast majority of the venison that is shot and processed in the UK ends up going into the European market and the way people areContinue reading “The Venison Market Needs A New Approach”
The Browning X-Bolt NGO Members Package
Designed for the most difficult conditions of use, the X-BOLT SF Composite has a buttstock made of high-resistance composite materials and coated with Dura-Touch® for improved handling. The barrel, the breech block, and the other metal parts are anti-reflective matt blued. All you need to do is contact the NGO and we will send youContinue reading “The Browning X-Bolt NGO Members Package”
NGO YouTube Channel
The NGO have been working on developing another social media platform and we are pleased to announce a new official YouTube channel that is now live. The content will vary but many of the films that are going to be released will showcase the good work that gamekeepers do and the environmental, economic and conservationContinue reading “NGO YouTube Channel”
Keepers guide to the BGA Audit
A breakdown of what can be expected when you have your audit. How the BGA Audit Process Works – A Keepers Guide The BGA shoot audit process will involve the keeper, manager or owner and the member of staff who maintains and keeps records. This could be one person or a combination of all dependingContinue reading “Keepers guide to the BGA Audit”
Knights Solicitors – Your Partners in Law
Knights Solicitors is a boutique law firm specialising in dispute resolution and litigation. One of our projects in the Game Keeper Briefing programme which helps game keepers and other estate staff to know the relevant law and abide by it. For the past 10 years, we have been providing the NGO’s membership with a free 30-minute telephoneContinue reading “Knights Solicitors – Your Partners in Law”
Jumbo Release Pen Netting – Collins Nets
Jumbo Release Pen Netting, also known as Heavy Game Net, is an excellent alternative to wire netting. It is very easy to handle and to erect. It will not rust and is exceptionally strong – ideal for building release pens. Until about 10 years ago gamekeepers were using galvanised wire netting in 2 mesh sizesContinue reading “Jumbo Release Pen Netting – Collins Nets”
CAB Animal Transit Boxes
Dog Transit Boxes:CAB manufacture dog transit boxes for any UK make & model vehicle within the parameters of the vehicle. You can choose between two main design types CAB1 & CAB2. Our most popular design the CAB2 consists of a dog box with double doors & a removable divider allowing you to separate the boxContinue reading “CAB Animal Transit Boxes”
The National Gamekeepers Organisation Official Blog 