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Welcome to the Wild Deer Association of Ireland online!
The Wild Deer Association of Ireland is an independent national organisation for deer management and conservation.

READ HERE:
'Judge quashes Garda refusal to allow larger rifle to hunter' O'Leary v Maher

NEW: Wild Deer Association AGM 2008 -Saturday June 28th Kilcoran Lodge, Tipperary

 

Royal Stag
Since its establishment in 1981 Wild Deer Association of Ireland has grown to become the largest association of its kind in Ireland, with membership in excess of 400 throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK. Our membership is made up of those involved in deer management and members with an interest in the conservation and well-being of Ireland's deer herds.

The Association holds many events throughout the year to help improve the knowledge & sklls of our members, in addition to working with government & non-government organisations such as Duchas (National Parks and Wildlife Service), Coillte Teo (Semi-state Forestry Company), Countryside Alliance Ireland (National Field Sports & Country Life organisation) to discuss and lobby on issues that have an impact on deer management and conservation in Ireland.
Wild Deer Association of Ireland is also one of the founder members of Deer Alliance the assessment comittee set up to over see the Hunter Competence Assessment Programme (HCAP).


(Royal Stag)
© 2008M. Coombes & J. Creedon



Our aims and objectives
:

 To seek in all possible ways to improve and propagate our existing deer herds.

 To broaden interest in deer in Ireland and help educate Irish people regarding our largest wild animals.

 To promote, advise and assist in the proper management of deer in Ireland.

 To protect the rights of legitimate deer hunters and offer guidance on culling and stalking techniques.



Sika Stag - Guarding his hinds

We welcome as members all that have an interest in our aims and objectives, also those who would simply like to know more about deer.

Our members are only too willing to share their knowledge, interest and experience with new members.

If you have any feedback/ comments on our Web-site, or would just like more information, we can be contacted at:

info@wilddeerireland.com

(Sika Stag - Guarding his hinds) © 2008M. Coombes & J. Creedon


 News & Most popular!

See the list of Coillte Deer Stalking Tenders

Our New Address!

Read here: Firearms Consultative Panel Review

WDAOI 2008 Carcass Handling Seminar DVD now available

April 4th 2008-Hunting in Africa by Mayogi & Phoenix Park Fallow by John Creedon

April 12th & 26th 2008- HCAP MCQ (sponsored by WDAOI) & Range Test

June 28th 2008-WDAOI AGM

July 2008-CLA Game Fair UK

August 30th & 31st 2008 - Irish Game & Country Fair Birr Castle (visit our stand)

2007 /2008 Open Deer Season - Details:
Click here for latest...

(HCAP)
Hunter Competence Assessment Programme
click here for your info on HCAP course:
www.deeralliance.ie
HCAP Application Forms
Press Releases (inc firearms consultative panel statements)

Become a member
Why not become a member of the WDA0I?

Safety Course
Safety course syllabus


Photography
View this stunning collection of natural wildlife photography by Mark Coombes and John Creedon.

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