Fallow buck (click to enlarge)

With the new stalking season 2014 – 2015 about to open on 1st September, it is appropriate to remind all persons hunting wild deer on Coillte forest property, including all HCAP-Certified stalkers, of the conduct expected of all. This is set out in the Coillte Deerstalking Code of Practice. You can access the Code by clicking on the link below and all stalkers are encouraged to remind themselves of the content of the Code.

Remember – safety in the field should be the guiding principle, together with careful selective culling and respect for deer at all times.

Coillte Deerstalking Code of Practice 2014