muntjac season ireland

[ksb]

i was checking the deer seasons in southern ireland this morning, more out of curiosity than anything else and noticed that muntjac are now listed as a species within the season information table. the season is open all year round for them but it goes to show that they must now be established enough to consider adding to the species list. Not sure how long they have been on the list as i say i just checked this morning

 

[landkeeper]

no they are not established there have only been one or two confirmed shot and the details of those are sketchy , they are deemed an alien species and are to be shot on sight , with of course a deer legal calibre !!

 

[Glendine]

If the current poaching boom stays at the current pace there maybe no need to include muntjac on our licence in the coming years. Glendine.

 

[patjack]

How did they manage to swim that far to get there in the first place Maybe plenty more are swimming over to ireland and will help stock the areas

 

[cwd]

They have been there since at least 2006

 

[Hornet 6]

If Muntjack could swim I would have them on my shoot, but I don't.
They are al over the place the other side of the river, which is all of half a mile wide at high tide, considerably less at low water.

Neil.

 

[jubnut]

If Muntjack could swim I would have them on my shoot, but I don't.
They are al over the place the other side of the river, which is all of half a mile wide at high tide, considerably less at low water.

Neil.

Muntjac swim extremely well. I've seen them in the sea, and the estuary.

 

[patjack]

If Muntjack could swim I would have them on my shoot, but I don't.
They are al over the place the other side of the river, which is all of half a mile wide at high tide, considerably less at low water.

Neil.

Obviously ESSEX MUNTJAC have never had swimming lessons.

 

[ksb]

If Muntjack could swim I would have them on my shoot, but I don't.
They are al over the place the other side of the river, which is all of half a mile wide at high tide, considerably less at low water.

Neil.

Maybe they need Ifor Williams arm bands to help them swim

 

[Paul at Fechan]

you bugger you beat me to the Ifor Williams jokes

 

[ion]

Rhododendron is also on the alien / invasive species list over here. Any advise on suitable calibres ?

The powers that be don't want muntjac to get a foothold hence the continuous open season. There was (still is ?)a prohibition on bringing in unapproved sheep and pig breeds such as jacob sheep, tamworth etc which was breached in wholesale terms over the years so its not entirely surprising that muntjac are enjoying the fast ferry crossings across the irish sea!

 

[Hornet 6]

Muntjac swim extremely well. I've seen them in the sea, and the estuary.

Next time you see them, give them a map showing the way to Creeksea and Wallasea island

Neil.

 

[jubnut]

Next time you see them, give them a map showing the way to Creeksea and Wallasea island

Neil.

Ha! Will do.

 

[Rhinoshot]

A number of people breeding them in pens hidden away and releasing them, so I have heard! Won't be in our shooting years perhaps I do not think... but hopefully my kids will enjoy stalking them on the emerald isle. If the Lord spares me long enough I hope I will enjoy a bit myself. ( not that I condone any illegal import,breeding or release of said species!!)