Following a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by Irish Deer Commission member Ashley Glover, documents outlining a detailed Deer Management Plan and a Deer Population Census of Red deer in Glenveagh National Park, Co Donegal were received from the Department of Heritage, Culture and the Gaeltacht on March 6th, 2020. The comprehensive reports were commissioned …
Statement on the Killarney National Park Deer Cull The management and culling of wildlife can be an emotive topic, in particular, the iconic Red Deer of Killarney National Park whose bloodlines go back over 5,000 years. The herd is a major tourist attraction for Co Kerry and of national conservation importance. However, in recent years …
Merry Christmas to all our members and supporters from the Officers and Committee of the Irish Deer Commission
The Irish Deer Commission will deliver an Advanced Marksmanship Course, for its members on Saturday, November 30th, 2019 at An Riocht Rifle and Pistol Range, Co Kerry. Places are limited and must be booked in advance. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. The course will be delivered by renowned Professional Scottish Deer Manager and Shooting Instructor, …
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 …