Deer hunting In Ireland
Deer Hunting in Ireland
Deer hunting in Ireland is a sport that has been going on for centuries here. Here we will look at a everything deer hunting from the species hunted here in Ireland and the seasons, to how to get a license to hunt deer.
Deer Species in Ireland and their seasons
|
Type of Deer |
Hunting Period |
Where |
|
Muntjac Deer |
September 1 – August 31 |
All Counties |
|
Female and Antlerless Red Deer |
November 1 to February 28 |
All Counties |
|
Male Red Deer |
September 1 to December 31 |
All Counties |
|
Female and Antlerless Sika deer |
November 1 to February 28 |
All Counties |
|
Male Sika Deer |
September 1 to December 31 |
All Counties except Kerry |
|
Female and Antlerless Deer |
November 1 to February 28 |
All Counties except Kerry |
|
Male Fallow Deer |
September 1 to December 31 |
All Counties |
Male Fallow Deer
Deer Hunting License
To hunt deer in Ireland, you need a deer hunting license. A deer hunting license in Ireland is part of the Wildlife Act in 1976. The License is issued by the National Parks & Wildlife Service. Deer hunting licenses are issued for a year from August 1 to 31 July. Applications should be in before July 1 to allow time to process your application. You can find the deer hunter license application here. You have to email your application to deerlicences@housing.gov.ie