A dog tracking event for deer stalking breeds will take place on Sunday February 24th 2013 near Cahir, Co. Tipperary. Renowned dog tracking trainers from the Hunting Dog Academy in Germany, Lisa Gaidies, Andrew Phillips and Sebastian Meyer will attend as guests of the association especially for this event, the first of its kind to be held in Ireland.
Lisa Gaidies has been a professional gundog trainer for 10 years and is the proud owner of her own hunting dog school (www.hunting-dog-academy.com). She is the head trainer for several well known German GSP and GWP kennels, author for a German hunting magazine and has successfully trained HPR dogs to the highest standard.
Sebastian Meyer is a very experienced all round hunter with many years of boar and deer stalking, specialising in training blood tracking breeds, he will also give a presentation on shot reaction from blood, hair and bone at the site of a successful stalk.
The WDAI has been to the fore in ensuring the endorsed and ethical method of deer stalking with the aid of a tracking dog continues in Ireland by having the Wildlife Amendment Bill 2010 amended to protect this important practice. They also formed the first dedicated group for those with an interest in tracking dogs in Ireland, with the aim to provide and share information along with hosting related events. If you would like to join this group please contact Paul Hogan on 087 142 5527.
If you use a dog for deer stalking this event should not to be missed, to attend you must book in advance and places are limited, contact wilddeerireland@gmail.com or 087 249 6987. This event is supported by the Irish Kennel Club and Countryside Alliance Ireland.
Carcass Handling Seminar
WDAI will hold their 16th Carcass Handling Seminar on Sunday February 24th at 2pm. This year’s seminar will be held in the Community Hall, Cahir Co Tipperary. The hall is located off Church Street and will be sign posted on the day. Fresh deer carcasses are not required for this seminar. The Skill and Knowledge of Carcass Handling is something that we all require new or old to deer-stalking and the committee request the support of all members for this event.
The seminar is free of charge & open to WDAI members only. To gain access to the seminar you will require a current membership card. Outstanding membership can be paid on the day or posted in advance to us at PO Box 31, Midleton, Co Cork. For new members please visit www.wilddeerireland.com for our membership application.
Speakers will include veterinarian and deer stalker George Lane on disease identification and general deer health, along with carcass preparation and home butchery by game butcher and deer-stalker David Dunne. A chef will also give a venison cookery demonstration. A Venison BBQ and hot refreshments will be served. WDAI also have a large range of discounted game butchery/deer-stalking equipment available with all profits going to the Association.
