Gamekeeping work experience

[Big Mat 0]

Hi all,

 

I am 16 and looking to do some beating or game keeping work experience on weekends and school holidays as im looking at a career in game keeping in a couple of years. I am based in King's Lynn but willing to travel within reason ( i've only got a push bike )

 

I have sent a few messages out to local shoots via the guns on pegs website but anyone who can put me in touch with keepers who may be able to help would be grately appreciated.

 

thanks

mat

[Big Mat 0]

anyone?

[Big Mat 0]

I'm willing to go further away if anyone can offer the experience and accomidation, this would only be in school holidays ( February, May, June, August and October ). More than willing to travel anywhere in the country to work for free just for the experience.

[davobob 0]

Hello Matt, try joining and contacting the NGO and put your name on the job register. Also ask them about any local meetings.You would be welcome to go along to and have a chat with some of the keepers there. Theres some good shoots and keepers round your way,its just a case of getting your face reconised,beating,picking up. Also try ringing Easton College to see if they could put you in touch with any keepers who have lads on the NVQ courses or work experiance, they may be willing to give you some work if they see you are keen. Its often a case of who you know more than anything else so keep at it,and get youself noticed on some shoots. Good Luck