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 …
Important Notice for those Licensed to carry out Deer Management on Coillte Teo Property The Irish Deer Commission have been in ongoing communication with Coillte Teo regarding deer management and the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions on its members. The Irish Deer Commission made several recommendations aimed at compensating licence holders who had paid …
Successful Online Humane Deer Dispatch Course Held On December 8th, 2020 the Irish Deer Commission held a second Humane Deer Dispatch Course to address the animal welfare issues that may arise as a result of Deer Vehicle Collisions. Given the current Covid-19 pandemic the event was hosted online which proved to be a great success, …
Revised Covid-19 Restrictions for Deer Stalking in Ireland We have issued a number of statements regarding deer stalking during Covid-19 restrictions, you can read these in this news section. Government have issued updated Covid-19 guidelines today (November 27th, 2020), which confirm deer stalking may resume from December 1st within the county you reside. From December 18th, deer stalking can …
Online Humane Deer Dispatch Course The Irish Deer Commission will hold another Humane Deer Dispatch Course for its members on Tuesday, December 8th @ 7pm. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions the course will be held online. Reports of accidents involving deer in Ireland are increasing each year. Many are killed, some disappear to die later, but a significant proportion are injured and …