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