On April 23rd, 2021, a devastating fire destroyed a large area of Killarney National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of significant international importance and the jewel in the crown of Co Kerry’s natural beauty. Fanned by strong easterly winds the fire spread quickly, despite the best efforts of the County Kerry Fire Service and the …
Registration Closing Soon – Online Deer Stalking Equipment Event and Charity Auction Register now for the latest Irish Deer Commission online member event, in the latest in their series of Online Learning Events for Deer Stalkers – Deer Stalking Equipment, Firearms, and Optics. This event is FREE OF CHARGE to members and includes an update on …
Update! (April 19, 2021) NPWS have been working with stakeholders to improve the Deer Hunting Licence process so that hunting licences are processed efficiently and in a timely manner. NPWS have run into one issue that applicants may be able to help with – that issue is in relation to applicants sending in duplicate or …
Following an invitation to the Irish Deer Commission by Dr Micheál O Cinnéide on behalf of the Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, and Independent Chairperson Prof. Jane Stout regarding a review and consultation of the remit, status and funding of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), to ensure that …
Update! (March 31st, 2021) The following update was provided to the Irish Deer Commission by NPWS regarding the current Deer Hunting Licence Application Process and feedback on applications received: Phone contact – as all Wildlife Licensing staff are working from home due to the Covid-19 restrictions, it is not possible to contact Wildlife Licensing by …