Gamekeeper
A gamekeeper is a person who manages an area of countryside to make sure there are enough game animals for shooting by humans, or fish for angling. They actively manage areas of woodland, moorland, waterway or farmland to ensure populations of game birds, deer, fish and wildlife in general.
In the UK, a gamekeeper is typically employed by a landowner. He ofen works on a country estate. It is his job to prevent poaching, and to breed, rear and release game birds such as pheasants and partridge. He eradicates pests, encourages and manages grouse, and controls predators such as foxes. He manages habitats to suit game, and monitors the health of the game.
Other websites
Media related to Professional hunters at Wikimedia Commons- Gamekeeping as a career - BASC Archived 2007-05-09 at the Wayback Machine
- National Gamekeeper's Organisation
