HCAP Course

HCAP Training Workshop & Range Test

Overview
IFA Countryside offers the Deer Alliance‑run HCAP programme—approved by NPWS as essential for first‑time deer hunting licence applicants, and required for forest hunts on Coillte property.

Inclusions
– Full‑day classroom workshop
– Stalker Training Manual
– MCQ exam
– Separate Range Test at a designated shooting range

Price
€130 for IFA Countryside members (booking includes all the above). Non‑members can join to avail of the member rate.

How to book
The fifth and FINAL installment in the 2025 HCAP series takes place on Saturday 27th September 2025 in the Dolmen Hotel, Carlow with corresponding range test on 6th October in Midlands Shooting Centre, Blueball, Tullamore, Co Offaly. 

Members can book here.

Or if this date doesn't suit, complete the form below to be kept on a waiting list.