Report Highlights the Importance of Data Led and Best Practice Deer Management in Ireland A report in the peer-reviewed scientific journal, Microbial Genomics, titled “Mycobacterium bovis genomics reveals transmission of infection between cattle and deer in Ireland” was published on June 18th, 2020 by Crispell et al.. Control of bovine tuberculosis (bTB), in the Republic of Ireland …
May and June are an important time in the wildlife calendar as the next generation of wild deer are born, with the first of new-born calves seen in Co Kerry this week. Of our three deer species found in Ireland, new-born Red and Sika deer, known as a calf, and Fallow deer young known as …
IFA Countryside Membership Insurance – Irish Deer Commission Group Policy Following the with-drawl of Countryside Alliance Ireland from the insurance market in the Republic of Ireland, the Irish Deer Commission have secured a new group policy with IFA Countryside – underwritten by Irish owned FBD Insurance. Benefits of our new Group Policy Underwritten by FBD …
Coillte have confirmed it is in the development stage of a new reporting, payment, document upload system for hunters licensed to hunt on Coillte property. Similar systems are already successfully in use in other countries such as Germany and Austria. It is envisaged hunters will access the system online through phone, tablet or PC to …
Applications for Deer Hunting Licences are considered under Section 29(1) of the Wildlife Act 1976 to 2018. Licences are issued on an annual basis from early August, but not before, as the licensing season does not start until 1st September. Wild deer open season dates for 2020/2021 are available here. Changes To The Application Process Due to Covid-19 …
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 …