Rural Life
The NARGC has elected a new chairperson and vice-chairperson after its annual general meeting (AGM) in Galway.
12 firearms have been seized across north Co. Wexford for having expired or invalid licences, according to An Garda Síochána
Groups of gun owners and hunters in ROI and NI have linked up to "share expertise and experience on firearms-related issues".
Environment
The formal process to appoint a manager for the national deer management programme is due to get underway in the coming weeks.
A US man pleaded guilty to wildlife crimes after he attempted to create giant sheep which he planned to sell to captive hunting facilities.
Extending the hunting season for deer will do nothing to address excess numbers but will make the situation worse, the Irish Deer Society said
The National Park and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is looking to move to an online system for all hunting licences it issues.
Ireland will host the annual general meeting (AGM) of the international Waterfowlers' Network later this month.
The group representing organised hunting in Ireland has claimed that "ideology trumped science" in the latest open seasons order.
A public consultation on the review of the open seasons order for birds has been launched today by Minister of State Malcolm Noonan.
A consultation with stakeholders and interest groups on future open season orders will be undertaken over the coming months.
The issue of men trespassing with dogs on land and intimidating farmers in Clare has been raised with Gardai.
As the open season for bird hunting begins today, the Minister of State has expressed misgivings about the effect this may have.
The application process for the 2021-2022 deer hunting season is now open, Minister of State Malcolm Noonan has confirmed.
A tense standoff culminated in a tractor being used to ram the 4X4 that a pair of Hunt Saboteurs were travelling in recently.
An Garda Síochána secured a successful conviction brought under the Wildlife Acts relating to illegal hare lurching in Co. Wexford.
People are being urged to report illegal deer hunters following the discovery of deer heads, legs and innards in Co. Westmeath.
A Newtownards farmer, accused of wildly attacking a group of fox hunting protestors on his land, has been acquitted.
The INHFA has rejected a report, carried out by NPWS and others, which proposes changes to night time shooting.
Farmers may not be able to effectively protect their livestock if proposed changes to shooting and hunting laws are passed.
The National Parks and Wildlife Services has recently proposed a ban on hunting between midnight and 6:00am, September to March.
