Agriculture - Gamekeeper
Agriculture - Gamekeeper
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Gamekeepers manage habitats and wildlife in upland and lowland areas used for shooting and fishing.
- Organise shooting and fishing parties
- Manage staff and work and train gun dogs
- Breed birds to release on the land you manage
- Protect animals from poachers and predators
- Maintain habitats, using agricultural equipment and machinery
As a Gamekeeper, you could work on a country estate or in woodland. Your working environment may be physically demanding and outdoors in all weathers and you may need to wear protective clothing.
Gamekeepers work between 41 to 45 hours a week. You could work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Starting: £19,000
Experienced: £30,000
You could take a course at an agricultural college which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you'll need to become a gamekeeper.
Courses include:
- countryside management
- countryside and environment
- land and wildlife management
You could apply to do an Underkeeper Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship. This takes up to 2 years to complete.
You might be able to start as an assistant gamekeeper or underkeeper. You could then work your way up to become a gamekeeper, as you gain more experience and learn on the job.