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 …
The Native Red Deer of Inishvicillaun Island, Co Kerry Wild free roaming deer can be found on six of our islands, in 1980, a very wise decision was made to translocate a number of native red deer from Killarney National Park to Inishvicillaun, a 200-acre island off the coast of Kerry to protect the herds …
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) have confirmed today applications for Deer Hunting Licences (DHL) for the 2021/2022 season, under Section 29(1) of the Wildlife Act 1976 to 2018, are now available online via the NPWS website. The following documents can now be accessed: EMAIL APPLICATION FORM(Fill in electronically, save and send by email) MANUAL …
Registration Now Open – Working with Deer Antler and Skins Online Event The Irish Deer Commission will host the latest member event in their series of Online Learning Events for Deer Stalkers – working with deer antler and skins. The event will include professional instruction on making a hunting knife and deer stalking stick using antler, …
The Irish Deer Commission held a successful meeting with the National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) today, March 2nd, 2021. A wide range of topics were discussed, with a focus on licensing for the 2021/22 open deer season and how to avoid a repeat of the unintended licensing delays due to COVID-19 experienced for the …
Register now – Online Venison Cooking Charity Event The Irish Deer Commission will host the latest member event in their series of Online Learning Events for Deer Stalkers. The event will include instruction on mouth-watering Venison Cooking with a deer-stalker and chef from one of Ireland’s leading hotels along with a Q&A session. This event is …
Free Member Online Professional Venison Butchery Instruction, Charity Fundraiser and Free Members Draw The Irish Deer Commission will host the latest member event in their series of Online Learning Events for Deer Stalkers. The event will include Professional Instruction on deer carcass preparation and handling along with a Q&A session taking place at 7.30 pm …
Minister Darragh O’Brien TD has invited the Irish Deer Commission to make a submission on the legislative and administrative arrangements in relation to deer licensing with a view to securing improvements. The Irish Deer Commission intends to make a comprehensive submission based on the consensus of our members as part of ongoing discussions to prevent …