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 …
Most of the time deer seem like ghosts walking through the woods. For the hunter it might sound like the forest is filled with everything but deer. In reality, though, deer are quite vocal animals, and they express themselves with a variety of noises that all mean different things, from warnings to sweet talk. Click here to …
The Irish Deer Commission recently held an Advanced Marksmanship Course. The event was hosted at the Woodlands Range, Newcastle, Co Tipperary, and we are grateful to our host Tom O’Donnell. The course was oversubscribed, with Irish Deer Commission members attending from all regions. The course was delivered by Professional Deer Manager and former Royal Marine Sniper …
On November 24th, 2018 the Irish Deer Commission held the first ever Humane Deer Dispatch Course in Ireland to address animal welfare that may arise as a result of Deer Vehicle Collisions. The event was hosted at the Woodlands Range, Newcastle, Co Tipperary, and we are grateful to our host Tom O’Donnell. The course was …
The Irish Deer Commission will deliver two exciting courses, Humane Deer Dispatch and Advanced Shooting, for its member on Saturday, November 24th, 2018 at the Woodlands Rifle and Pistol Range, Newcastle, Co Tipperary. Places are limited and must be booked in advance. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. Both courses will be delivered by …
Watch a short film of the wild deer and wildlife of Killarney National Park seen during our rut walk on October 14th 2018 by Pairic English of Sandycover films, Cork Click here to watch
The Irish Deer Commission held a highly successful rut walk in Killarney National Park, Co Kerry on Sunday October 14th hosted by National Parks and Wildlife Service. The event was a family friendly event, with 112 people registering to attend from all over the county. The walk also included a talk on the history of …