How can I get started as a gamekeeper
A gamekeeper can be professional or amateur but their role is the same, to look after and encourage the game population on a shoot.
Poultry registration form guidance
From 1 September 2024, in Scotland, it is a legal requirement for anyone who keeps birds (even a single bird) to register on the new Scottish Kept Birds Register by 1 December 2024. Those previously registered on the GB poultry register (who keep birds in Scotland) will need to re-register.
A similar requirement came into effect in England and Wales on 1 October for anyone keeping birds. Previously it was only compulsory for those with 50 or more birds.
In Northern Ireland it is already a requirement to register when any bird is kept.
In general, these requirements apply to all kept birds (with very limited exceptions such as specific breeds e.g budgies and parrots kept indoors with no outdoor access) and include gamebirds when they are kept.
Such gamebirds would be deemed to captive/kept whilst in release pens until the birds can fly, or walk, freely to and from the pen.
There are slightly different approaches in relation to how these details are completed, depending upon which of the home countries you are in.
Further information can be found below, along with relevant contact details of the respective government agencies.
Members requiring help and advice should contact their local BASC team.
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Disruption of shoots by demonstrators
Everything you need to know to stay safe if your shoot, which if properly carried out is a lawful activity, is disrupted by demonstrators.
Small game preparation
All game preparation must be carried out with good food hygiene being the number one priority.
