Rural Life
Members of gun clubs in the midlands region will serve as the "feet on the ground" in a new pilot project to eradicate mink in the region.
Environment
A new project to eradicate the invasive American mink in and around the midlands of Ireland had been launched.
The NARGC has elected a new chairperson and vice-chairperson after its annual general meeting (AGM) in Galway.
The NARGC, which represents hunters, has said that the general election is an opportunity for a "rural reset".
The NARGC has been recognised at a European level for its contribution to protecting and restoring duck breeding habitats.
Groups of gun owners and hunters in ROI and NI have linked up to "share expertise and experience on firearms-related issues".
The NARGC have donated €25,000 towards the rehabilitation and improvement of important wildlife habitats in Finland.
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.
The National Clay Shoot, organised by the NARGC, will return this year for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The EU Ombudsman has found against the European Food Safety Authority after a complaint was made by a group that represents hunters.
Agri Politics
The NARGC has said it has written to the Taoiseach asking him to remove Malcolm Noonan from the latter's role in overseeing the NPWS.
The NARGC has said that a judicial review in the High Court has determined that rough shooting was not a breach of 'Level 5' restrictions.
An application has been made to the High Court for judicial review in relation to the ban on pheasant shooting during Level 5 restrictions.
The IFA is to consider seeking compensation from the government for gun-owning farmers after an EU vote to ban lead ammunition.
A controversial measure to ban lead ammunition on and around wetlands is set to go before the European Parliament.
A new date has been set for a vote of EU member states on a proposal to ban lead ammunition on or near wetlands, AgriLand understands.
It appears that a vote of EU member states on whether to accept a commission proposal to ban lead ammunition has been suspended.
Organisations representing gun owners throughout Europe have expressed "fundamental legal concerns" over a proposal to ban lead ammunition.
A decision to ban the shooting of wood pigeons between May 31 and September 1 this year has provoked criticism from a number of sides.
The National Parks and Wildlife Services has recently proposed a ban on hunting between midnight and 6:00am, September to March.
