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• lowland keepers work in woodland and open farmland. They are mainly concerned with partridges, pheasants and mallards

• upland keepers work on moors, and are concerned mainly with deer and grouse

• highland keepers/stalkers are mainly concerned with deer-stalking, and with grouse in some areas of Scotland.

• organising shoots and fishing parties

• hiring and supervising staff such as beaters (who flush out birds during shoots)

• keeping records of what is shot or caught and arranging the sale of game

• training gun dogs and working with them

• breeding game birds for release in the wild

• controlling predators such as foxes, crows and rats by shooting and trapping

• protecting game from poachers by patrolling the beat area at night

• repairing equipment, buildings and game pens and cleaning guns

• clearing woodland and burning heather

• liaising with the police to deal with crime such as badger digging and hare coursing.

• It is a lonely job but you have to be able to get along with others

You would work long, often irregular hours, usually with early starts, late finishes and weekend work.

You would work in the countryside, often in isolated areas, and spend most of your time outdoors in all weather conditions.


Game keepers can earn £11,000 to around 18,000 a year

Employers will usually provide free or cheap accommodation and vehicle.


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Amy