Gamekeepers are responsible for the upkeep of animals bread on the large estate, they control pheasants, partridges, hares, etc, look after the woods and fields on the estate in the interest of hunting or fishing.
They are very hands-on, calm and patient, must have strong health and safety knowledge, strong theoretical thinking to develop plans for managing the game, be a team player and precise shooting skills.
Gamekeepers must have some type of countryside and environment certificate/diploma, clean drivers licence and a gun licence.
The duties and responsibilities of a gamekeeper depend on the season but the regular duties are always ensuring health and safety on the estate, maintenance of machinery/equipment, keeping records of details in regards to shooting or fishing, planning and organizing shooting parties, breeding game birds, up to date with the laws in regarding gamekeeping, knowledge of diseases that could arise, controlling predators and pheasants by setting traps.
Morgan and Mallet International will assist you to find a gamekeeper for your estate and if you are a gamekeeper please send us your most updated CV.