Muntjac season is now open

John Griffin · 02-09-2008 6:31pm #1

A new SI for Muntjac has been issued. It puts Muntjac on the open seasons order and gives them an open season all year round to the best of my knowledge. I haven't been able to read it yet due to email problems at work. NPWS would like to see any animals shot so please contact your local Ranger, which will most likely be me as it seems most likely they will be shot in Wicklow. We won't be taking the animal from you if you shoot it, just want a few small details and to keep record of whats shot.

jwshooter · 02-09-2008 8:59pm

John Griffin wrote: »

A new SI for Muntjac has been issued. It puts Muntjac on the open seasons order and gives them an open season all year round to the best of my knowledge. I haven't been able to read it yet due to email problems at work. NPWS would like to see any animals shot so please contact your local Ranger, which will most likely be me as it seems most likely they will be shot in Wicklow. We won't be taking the animal from you if you shoot it, just want a few small details and to keep record of whats shot.

that will keep you all busy

Deer Hunter DL · 02-09-2008 9:09pm

wish there was some muntjac in donegal , any chance of sending a few up my way ha ha ha

Grizzly 45 · 02-09-2008 9:12pm

Ditto Clare!!BTW a deer made for the 223 cal IMO.:D

tiny-nioclas · 02-09-2008 9:37pm

Why hasnt there been something about the wild boar aswell as the muntjac? do the NPWS see muntjac more damaging than boar?i know a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy that supposedly left a few go wild in wexford,dunno how credible it is though, i would love to see a few boar back in ireland, they do make a hell of a mess of gardens though..

jwshooter · 02-09-2008 10:28pm

tiny-nioclas wrote: »

Why hasnt there been something about the wild boar aswell as the muntjac? do the NPWS see muntjac more damaging than boar?i know a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy that supposedly left a few go wild in wexford,dunno how credible it is though, i would love to see a few boar back in ireland, they do make a hell of a mess of gardens though..

prob know that guy .like i sed before there is more wild boar in ireland that muntjac ,there is a guy not too far from ya tiny selling boar .if that muntjac had have been shot in cork there would be noting about it . if more effort was put into the deer we have .ya would have a better chance of winning the lotto than shooting a munty

Grizzly 45 · 02-09-2008 10:54pm

.like i sed before there is more wild boar in ireland that muntjac ,

But whereabouts???If they are considerd a pest species,wouldnt it be better to get rid of them before they become established??Imean I think folks would know if boar had been in their gardens or crops,cos it would look like....well a heard of wild boar went thu it.But it is either being kept quiet alot ,or there isnt that many doing recogniseable damage??

whitser · 03-09-2008 8:00am

tiny-nioclas wrote: »

Why hasnt there been something about the wild boar aswell as the muntjac? do the NPWS see muntjac more damaging than boar?i know a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy that supposedly left a few go wild in wexford,dunno how credible it is though, i would love to see a few boar back in ireland, they do make a hell of a mess of gardens though..

is there wild boar in ireland? i never heard that. what part?

tiny-nioclas · 03-09-2008 12:47pm

The Rangers on this board would know more but i think there has been a few reported sightings in wiclow and i know of people who know people that say theirs some in wexford too?!

Sikamick · 05-09-2008 9:52am

Off track a bit but John would this pass as a fox cub.

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Sikamick

jwshooter · 05-09-2008 10:08am

Sikamick wrote: »

Off track a bit but John would this pass as a fox cub.

https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/attachments/58175/62642.jpg

Sikamick

ya .if thats a dog you better keep it in at night mick ,

Sikamick · 05-09-2008 10:42am

Yes jw your right, but believe or not it's a Pom

Sikamick

jwshooter · 05-09-2008 11:19am

Sikamick wrote: »

Yes jw your right, but believe or not it's a Pom

Sikamick

the wire hairs would love that little fella mick

John Griffin · 05-09-2008 2:04pm

Sikamick wrote: »

Off track a bit but John would this pass as a fox cub.

https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/attachments/58175/62642.jpg

Sikamick

I'm sure you could pass it off as one to some people, I wouldn't let it run with the terriers on a fox drive all the same. I know of a few border terriers having some close shaves in the past, that lad would be a goner:)

John Griffin · 05-09-2008 2:06pm

tiny-nioclas wrote: »

Why hasnt there been something about the wild boar aswell as the muntjac? do the NPWS see muntjac more damaging than boar?i know a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy that supposedly left a few go wild in wexford,dunno how credible it is though, i would love to see a few boar back in ireland, they do make a hell of a mess of gardens though..

The wildlife act does not protect wild boar.

whitser · 05-09-2008 2:21pm

John Griffin wrote: »

The wildlife act does not protect wild boar.

what does that mean exactly? they can be hunted like vermin?

John Griffin · 05-09-2008 3:11pm

Yes, they are an unprotected species and can be hunted just like feral goats, foxes and rabbits. You can shoot them all year round and there are no restrictions to controlling them under the wildlife act. You still must do so humanely though, otherwise you may be prosecuted for animal cruelty. Most deer hunting calibers around the 6.5 or .25-06 equivalent and upwards are suitable.

I think New Zealand style would be entering your head, pack of hounds and a buck knife and off out Pig Sticking with ya!!:). I'd say a judge would take a dim view of it in this country, so best stay clear of that kind of thing.:)

It wasn't me! · 05-09-2008 4:17pm

John Griffin wrote: »

Yes, they are an unprotected species and can be hunted just like feral goats, foxes and rabbits. You can shoot them all year round and there are no restrictions to controlling them under the wildlife act. You still must do so humanely though, otherwise you may be prosecuted for animal cruelty. Most deer hunting calibers around the 6.5 or .25-06 equivalent and upwards are suitable.

I think New Zealand style would be entering your head, pack of hounds and a buck knife and off out Pig Sticking with ya!!:). I'd say a judge would take a dim view of it in this country, so best stay clear of that kind of thing.:)

Hehe, whitser will have the scars to show for his Christmas ham this year!

meathstevie · 05-09-2008 6:40pm

John Griffin wrote: »

Yes, they are an unprotected species and can be hunted just like feral goats, foxes and rabbits. You can shoot them all year round and there are no restrictions to controlling them under the wildlife act. You still must do so humanely though, otherwise you may be prosecuted for animal cruelty. Most deer hunting calibers around the 6.5 or .25-06 equivalent and upwards are suitable.

I think New Zealand style would be entering your head, pack of hounds and a buck knife and off out Pig Sticking with ya!!:). I'd say a judge would take a dim view of it in this country, so best stay clear of that kind of thing.:)

Or a good wallop of 12ga. 00 buckshot from short distance. A flank shot with an eventual quick follow up would be ideal with that. You wouldn't have the penetrating power for head on or shoulder shots.

If you know of a gang of them in your area and you want to hunt them some of the best ways is lying in wait with a powerfull enough gun at known feeding spots at first light or in the evening. Of course you could lamp them as well but I wouldn't as I consider them game and not vermin.

Another way is a driven shoot with sturdy terriers with a couple of handlers hunting dense cover and try to break them into a line of guns, again rifles or the very high power end of shotgun ammo. Slugs would be ideal but anyway the powers that be etc etc...

As a couple of lads said you'd know if they were around...they're just as efficient as a small tractor and plough outfit when it comes to turning over a field.

whitser · 08-09-2008 8:24am

John Griffin wrote: »

Yes, they are an unprotected species and can be hunted just like feral goats, foxes and rabbits. You can shoot them all year round and there are no restrictions to controlling them under the wildlife act. You still must do so humanely though, otherwise you may be prosecuted for animal cruelty. Most deer hunting calibers around the 6.5 or .25-06 equivalent and upwards are suitable.

I think New Zealand style would be entering your head, pack of hounds and a buck knife and off out Pig Sticking with ya!!:). I'd say a judge would take a dim view of it in this country, so best stay clear of that kind of thing.:)

there was a good article in countrymans recently, lad went pig hunting in new zealand, sounds exciting. they use bulldog x's to find and hold the pig then the hunter slits its throat. not sure my hounds would take one,be a nice chase or flush to guns.

Sharpie · 08-09-2008 9:34am

Just out of interest is there a link to the S.I. or has it been published to general public yet?

Web search only shows up the one from eariler this year - http://www.attorneygeneral.ie/esi/2008/B25969.pdf

Thanks - Sharpie

John Griffin · 08-09-2008 9:19pm

whitser wrote: »

there was a good article in countrymans recently, lad went pig hunting in new zealand, sounds exciting. they use bulldog x's to find and hold the pig then the hunter slits its throat. not sure my hounds would take one,be a nice chase or flush to guns.

I know a ranger in New Zealand and he does it, he's a fanatic, he gave me the monthly magazine they have devoted entirely to Pig sticking. Mental stuff, pretty physical stuff. It was done in europe for Wildboar in the past, but i think it is illegal in most of europe now. They used a spear to finish, the boys down under get a little more personal with a buck knife.

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