203: TB in Deer: An Irish Hunter’s Guide to the Uncomfortable Reality

Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, the pathogen responsible for causing the disease tuberculosis (TB). A 3D computer-generated image. Photo by CDC on Unsplash.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7cWJdowrsN2QuCqk9V1V3y Is TB in deer a growing concern for Irish hunters? What happens when you shoot a deer infected with TB, and what are the realities from a hunter's perspective? In this episode of the Conservation and Science podcast, we dive into the contentious topic of bovine tuberculosis in deer - an issue I've attempted … Continue reading 203: TB in Deer: An Irish Hunter’s Guide to the Uncomfortable Reality →

Deer Hunting Season 2024 Extended

As expected (albeit not as soon) the Minister of State Malcolm Noonan extended, with immediate effect, the deer hunting season to the end of March for female deer and to the end of April for male deer. Here are my thoughts on this. https://youtu.be/zsm1WBPA-Rs

149: Changes to Deer Hunting and Firearms Licensing in Ireland with Liam M. Nolan

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7oZ9PTJywDZ5CiEIlejzGr?si=3376ceaa8f2f407d There is a lot going on for Irish deer hunters at the moment. First, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine launched a Public Consultation on the Management of Deer in Ireland. There are a lot of questions and worries about the potential outcomes of this consultation. The online survey published as a … Continue reading 149: Changes to Deer Hunting and Firearms Licensing in Ireland with Liam M. Nolan →

Irish Deer Hunter Training – SYLLABUS Review | Tommy Says…

https://youtu.be/LkMsDgSkGDk The National Parks & Wildlife Service in Ireland introduced mandatory training and certification for first-time applicants for deer hunting licenses for the 2021/2022 season. In this video, you will find a detailed review of the syllabus and my comments. Download this FREE guide: How to Get Started Hunting Deer in Ireland

MANDATORY Certification for Deer Hunters in Ireland

https://youtu.be/i9gdYRpnzLo Download this FREE guide: How to Get Started Hunting Deer in Ireland After several years of talks, the National Parks & Wildlife Service in Ireland finally introduced mandatory training and certification for first-time applicants for deer hunting licenses. It goes into effect in the 2021/2022 deer hunting season. The full text of the announcement … Continue reading MANDATORY Certification for Deer Hunters in Ireland →