The North American Gamebird Association (NAGA) is a non-profit professional organization established in 1931. For more than 76 years, NAGA members have led the way in improving methods of gamebird production and hunting preserve management.

The benefits from joining NAGA are many and include:

A Strong Voice In Government

NAGA has defended and won many battles, protecting gamebird producers and hunting preserves from many restrictive rules and regulations. NAGA has repeatedly demonstrated what it can do legislatively and in fact-finding conferences. It has fought and won many important issues, protecting you and your business.

North American Gamebird Foundation

The non-profit North American Gamebird Foundation (NAGF) has been established to undertake research and educational projects for the purpose: To conserve, improve, perpetuate and promote the great outdoors, our natural resources, and outdoor recreational experiences through informing and educating the public. Contributions are tax deductible to the donor.

Insurance Protection

With minimum premium starting at $550, NAGA members have the opportunity to purchase liability, property, auto, workersʼ compensation and excess liability from CIG Insurance exclusively designed to protect NAGA member game bird production, hunting preserves, outfitters and guides, hunting and fishing lodges as well as sporting clay range operations. Please go to www.nagains.com for more information.

Association Communication

There are currently over 1200 NAGA members located in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Great Britain with whom to interact. A membership in the North American Gamebird Association also includes the annual NAGA directory of all members throughout the U.S. and Canada which is very useful for making contacts within the industry.  To find members that are game bird producers, hatcheries and hunting preserves, click on " Locator" on the top bar; then click on the state of your inquiry. 

The NAGA News is the official bi-monthly publication of the North American Gamebird Association to keep the members informed of the association’s happenings, issues and events, offering articles on game bird production and hunting preserve management.

Annual Convention & Short Course

The annual NAGA convention, with its companion seminars and workshops, affords attendees the opportunity to learn from recognized experts in every field of the industry. It provides a venue for making contacts and meeting other hunting service operators and game bird producers allowing for information exchange on common problems and issues. Our convention also features booths where exhibitors, equipment and product suppliers, present previews of the newest products and often offer “special discount convention pricing” on their merchandise.

The NAGA / John Mullin Scholarship Award

NAGA awards five (5) $1000 dollar scholarships each year. The applicant or their mother or father must be a current member of the North American Gamebird Association.

Print out and return the application form by August of this year.

The need for industry-wide cooperation increases with time. To preserve our rights, we need to be vigilant and proactive. The effectiveness of the North American Gamebird Association’s efforts in legislation and other areas will be in direct proportion to the number of people involved. Please join today, and add your voice to help strengthen a great organization.

Purchase a membership at our online store, or print a membership form
to send to NAGA c/o Ladd Johnson,  P.O. Box 338, Cambridge, MD 21613