Gamekeeper Jobs & Vacancies
As a gamekeeper, you would be responsible for the upkeep of animals bred for hunting and fishing, and take care of the land used for shooting and fishing. You’d also organise activities such as recreational shooting, deer stalking and angling for clients.
Depending on your environment, you would make sure there is enough game such as deer, and birds like pheasant, partridge and grouse for clients to shoot. You would also make sure that rivers are well-stocked with fish for angling. Your duties may depend on the season, as well as the specific needs of your client.
Depending on your environment, you would make sure there is enough game such as deer, and birds like pheasant, partridge and grouse for clients to shoot. You would also make sure that rivers are well-stocked with fish for angling. Your duties may depend on the season, as well as the specific needs of your client.
Gamekeeper Job Description
Some of your duties as a gamekeeper may include:
- Plan and organise shoots and fishing parties
- Hire and supervise staff such as beaters to flush out birds during shoots
- Keep records of what is shot or caught and arrange the sale of game
- Train gun dogs and work with them
- Breed game birds for release into the wild
- Protect game from poachers by patrolling the beat area at night
- Repair equipment, buildings and game pens and cleaning guns
- Clear woodland and burning heather
You may be hired on a full-time basis, depending on the client’s needs, and will usually have one or two days off per week. You may also work with other gamekeeper from time to time.
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