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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 HRE: WDAOI ' Shine a light on Poaching campaign' & deer poaching receives nationwide coverage in national papers/radio & highlighted by other organisations

READ HRE: Poaching Incident in Donegal

READ HRE: Minister Dermot Ahearn outlines handguns ban

DOWNLOAD HERE: Wild Deer Association of Ireland campaign against illegal hunting & taking of deer (poaching) 'Shine a light on poaching' download/print a poster & display at your local firearms dealer, hardware store etc or other appropriate location within the ROI once permission is granted Press release -'Shine a light on poaching' download/print our press release

 

Royal Stag
Since its establishment in 1981 the Wild Deer Association of Ireland has grown to become the largest association of its kind in Ireland, with a nation-wide membership. 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 & skills of our members, such as Carcass Handling Seminars, HCAP workshops, attending events abroad such as the CLA game fair in the UK & other events in France, Poland & South Africa 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 committee 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!

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Congratulations to Tom O'Donnell Vice-chairman & one of the founding members of the Wild Deer Assoc of Ireland who has been elected National Chairman of the NARGC!

Mr. John Gormley T.D., Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government makes an order creating a 12 month season for Muntjac deer read more on deer alliance blog sport

Muntjac deer an invasive species in Ireland read the up todate report!

Read here: Review Coillte's Deer Management Policy 2008

WDAOI 2008 Carcass Handling Seminar DVD now available

Read here: Firearms Consultative Panel Review


2008 /2009 Open Deer Season - (inc Muntjac season):
Click here for latest...

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

See the list of Coillte Deer Stalking Tenders

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

Copyright © 2008 Wild Deer Association of Ireland  Web Site design - Ian Hannigan