Game and Wildlife Management
What is game and wildlife management?
Game and wildlife management involves the management of upland and lowland habitats, wild populations of birds and animals, and wildfowl in more coastal or wetland areas. Many people in this industry combine their work with other tasks on farms or estates. In addition, there are many opportunities for seasonal and contract work, with up to 150,000 volunteers and occasional workers also employed.
Did you know…?
- There are approximately 5,100 game and wildlife management businesses in the UK
- These businesses employ around 15,200 people… would you like to be one of them?
What opportunities are there for me?
There are plenty of diverse opportunities in game and wildlife management. You could be involved in managing wild populations of birds and animals such as grouse and deer. You could also be responsible for breeding and rearing birds and animals such as pheasants, partridges and other game birds. The work of a gamekeeper also includes the maintenance of buildings and equipment, pest control, and the management of access to sporting estates.