Gamekeepers usually work on country estates. They manage wildlife and their habitats, carry out pest control and manage game animal stock for country sports.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Underkeepers can earn around £11,000 a year and single-handed keepers can earn £16,000 a year and above. Head keepers can earn £20,000 a year and upwards.
You may get accommodation rent-free or at a reduced rate. You may also get use of a vehicle, clothing and other allowances. You can also earn extra through tips from shoot or fishing days.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC)
Tel: 01244 573000
Website:
http://www.basc.org.uk
Twitter:
@BASCnews
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BASCuk/
British Deer Society (BDS)
Tel: 01425 655434
E-mail:
h.q@bds.org.uk
Website:
http://www.bds.org.uk
Twitter:
@BritishDeerSoc
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/The-British-Deer-Society-Official-319801761428775/
Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust
Tel: 01738 551511
E-mail:
scottishhq@gwct.org.uk
Website:
http://www.gwct.org.uk/
Twitter:
@Gameandwildlife
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/gamewildlifeconservationtrust
Lantra Scotland
Tel: 01738 310164
E-mail:
scotland@lantra.co.uk
Website:
https://www.scotland.lantra.co.uk/
Twitter:
@LantraScotland
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/lantrascotland/
Lantra is the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based sector.
Scottish Gamekeepers Association (SGA)
Tel: 01738 587515
E-mail:
info@scottishgamekeepers.co.uk
Website:
http://www.scottishgamekeepers.co.uk
Twitter:
@ScotGamekeepers
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Scottish-Gamekeepers-Association-SGA-167161106680272/