ISCO Occupation Group 5164.7 Game Keeper

Definition

Game Keeper: Game keepers manage the habitat and wild game population in a defined area. 

Essential Skills

• Protect Game
• Rear Game
• Manage Habitats To Benefit Game
• Animal Welfare Legislation
• Manage Animal Hygiene
• Wild Game Meat Food Safety
• Understand Game Species
• Remove Predators
• Control The Production Of Game Meat For Human Consumption
• Maintain Game Equipment
• Organise Game Shoots
• Manage Game Management Plans

Optional Skills

• Coordinate The Sale Of Game
• Manage Rivers And Streams
• Train Gun Dogs
• Develop Game Management Plans
• Hire Beaters
• Clear Woodland
• Manage Chemical Testing Procedures

Alternative Names

• Gamekeeper
• Game Warden
• Estate Supervisor

Higher Level

• ISCO Unit Group 5164 Pet Groomers And Animal Care Workers