During our recent Red Deer Rut Watch event in Killarney National Park, Co Kerry a small number of Native Red Deer were observed with difficulties walking and severe antler deformities. On making further inquiries it is understood seven Red deer were showing similar symptoms. Local Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht staff were notified …
It’s autumn and in our forests and across our mountains, tensions are rising as the rutting season reaches its peak, the time of the year when male deer are driven by an urge to reproduce. From early October until November the clash of antlers will be heard as males show off their virility to potential …
The Irish Deer Commission (IDC) held a highly successful rut watch event on Sunday October 13th, at Killarney National Park, Co Kerry in conjunction with the Department of Culture, Heritage and Gaeltacht. There was a fantastic turnout with lots of rutting activity to see. 124 people registered for the event which is the largest of …
The importance of Deer Stalking and Deer Management highlighted In recent days the Irish Deer Commission (IDC) undertook an extensive national media campaign to over 1 million radio listeners including interviews with RTE’s Morning Ireland and Drive Time programs, along with interviews on BBC and Today FM with Matt Cooper and a number of regional radio …