Anger and frustration over deer permit delay
The Dail heard last week that 2,000 licences have yet to be issued and that approximately 5,500 permits are issued annually by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos
Licensed deer hunters culled 41,148 deer in the year to February 28, 2019, but there will be less deer culling this year, due to permit delays and a worldwide crash in the demand for venison (due to Covid-19).
Farmers are advised to watch for extra deer grazing their fields this winter, and motorists are warned to exercise caution in areas where deer are prevalent.
