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 …
Campaign Targets the illegal Killing of Wild Deer The Irish Deer Commission (IDC) supported by Government Agencies and key Stakeholder Groups have launched a campaign to help create awareness of the significant increase in Wildlife Crime in Ireland, focusing on the illegal killing of wild deer and Deer Poaching. The campaign titled “Keep Deer Poaching …
Red Deer Rut Watch – Killarney National Park, Sunday October 13th 2019 To book your place email us at info@irishdeercommission.ie confirming the names of all those attending, your contact number and email address, places are limited so book early! The Red Deer Rut is one of nature’s great annual spectacles and has taken place in Killarney every …
FREE COUNTRY SPORTS INSURANCE FOR UNDER 17’s One of the many benefits of being a member of the Irish Deer Commission is free Country Sports Insurance for under 17’s through our group policy with Countryside Alliance Ireland. Like young Sam Ireland photographed, the Irish Deer Commission actively promote the involvement of under 17’s in Country Sports …
Welcome to the Irish Deer Commission, Ireland’s leading deer organisation. Our newsletter – Fia na hÉireann (Deer of Ireland) is designed to keep our members and supporters up to date on all matters deer – we welcome any feedback or suggestions, enjoy! In this Newsletter 1. Chairman’s Welcome 2. Irish Deer Commission Launch Event 3. …
DEER ALLIANCE HUNTER COMPETENCE ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME (HCAP) Applications are now open for the next HCAP MCQ in the 2019 Series will take place on Saturday 20th April 2019 (3.30 p.m.) in the Ionad Dara Community Centre, Chapel Street, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny. The Range Test for successful candidates from this MCQ will take place on Saturday …
Irish Deer Commission Hon Secretary John Clooney is among three new Head Assessors appointments to the Irish Trophy Commission. John joins Irish Deer Commission Executive Member Jonathan Murphy as an Assessor. The Commission measures trophy heads principally for the three Irish deer species, Red, Fallow and Sika, and awards certificates and medals based on the …