by Barbara Killeen | Jan 15, 2025 | countryside, Deer, Deer Hunting, DEER STALKING, HCAP, NPWS, Open Seasons, Training, wildlife management
Attention all deer stalking enthusiasts! Are you looking to enhance your skills and knowledge in deer stalking and gain recognized certification in the process? Look no further! Our upcoming HCAP Training Workshop is precisely what you need to elevate your hunting...
by ifacountryside | Aug 15, 2024 | Biodiversity, Conservation, countryside, Habitats, Nature, NPWS, Open Seasons, wildlife management
Public Consultation on Wildlife Legislation open from 27 June to 13 September 2024 Upcoming review will include Wildlife Act, European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 and associated regulations Consultation is the first step in a wide...
by ifacountryside | Jun 5, 2024 | Deer, Deer Hunting, DEER LICENCES, DEER STALKING, NPWS, Open Seasons, wildlife management
First phase of online portal involves processing deer hunting applications for 2024/2025, with more applications to be added over time New system offers significant benefits to users, including greater efficiency and flexibility Development is part of organisational...
by ifacountryside | May 21, 2024 | Biodiversity, Conservation, countryside, Habitats, Nature, NPWS, Open Seasons, wildlife management
Extensive Public Consultation on the review of legislation to open in mid-June Review will update legislation to ensure that it protects nature and biodiversity loss Announcement is made during National Biodiversity Week, a ten day celebration of nature and...
by ifacountryside | May 16, 2024 | Deer Hunting, DEER LICENCES, DEER STALKING, NPWS, Open Seasons, wildlife management
The National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) has developed an innovative eLicence Customer Portal set to revolutionize how deer hunting licenses are processed. This move aims to streamline and expedite the application procedure, making it easier and faster for...
by Barbara Killeen | Apr 9, 2024 | Biodiversity, Conservation, NPWS, Open Seasons, Vermin Control, wildlife management
Recently, representatives from IFA and IFA Countryside met with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) at their headquarters. Our discussion focused primarily on the Return form associated with the Article 9 Derogations under the EU Birds...
