State lakes controlled by gun clubs?!

StanF

Hi lads, I need your opinion/advice on this one,
I was making a query in NPWS regarding forshore lakes in Co.Wexford whether I could apply to shoot some ducks on them or not.
A fella from NWPS got in touch with me and advised to contact The District Conservation Officer in the Wexford area regarding my query, so I did, and ask the local DCO which lakes I could apply for the forshore license and got a reply :” Stan,
The general description of Lakes is really a misnomer in relation to Co. Wexford, while Our lady’s Island Lake & Tacumshin are listed as State Lakes, they are in fact controlled by local gun clubs, you will have to discuss locally regarding membership, other than that there is a facility to apply for State Foreshore, this can be applied for using an application form (I presume available from our website, but I have never had to look for it) or by writing to Wildlife Licensing Unit, c/o NPWS (DoAHG), 7 Ely Place, Dublin 2.
You should use as much detail as possible in each section to allow for a quick response,
Míle Buíochas, “
So my question is if I will get the license for them lakes will I be able to shoot them or some local gun club will face me and tell me to take off, as DCO said they are State owned but controlled by local gun clubs ?

magic_tree

I applied for a foreshore license years ago. I have 1 year left until it has to be renewed but I havent a clue where it can be used They say any state owned lakes but I cant find a complete list of state owned lakes. And if I did know of the exact lake I can shoot on how do I go about it? Just show up and set up on the shore where people could walk by, would dog walkers and the likes not be angry and report you?
I live near Blessington and would love to know of what lakes in the Wicklow area I can shoot

FOXHUNTER1

A foreshore license doesn't give you the automatic right to shoot on the lands covered by the license.
For instance if you have permission from a land owner to shoot ducks on his/her land which is covered under foreshore then you will also need a foreshore license as the wildlife rangers will ask you for it if they stop you.

If you have permission but no foreshore license then you are not properly licensed to shoot the land.
I don't know if that makes sense to you or not.

I have a foreshore license for Wexford harbour but it doesn't give me the right to cross anyones land to get to it.
I can however sit in a boat just off shore and shoot if I wish.

J.R.

magic_tree wrote: »

I applied for a foreshore license years ago. I have 1 year left until it has to be renewed but I havent a clue where it can be used They say any state owned lakes but I cant find a complete list of state owned lakes. And if I did know of the exact lake I can shoot on how do I go about it? Just show up and set up on the shore where people could walk by, would dog walkers and the likes not be angry and report you?
I live near Blessington and would love to know of what lakes in the Wicklow area I can shoot

The list of state lakes is on the Foreshore Licence Application Form...........none in Wicklow, I'm afraid!


List of State Lakes

Lake County

Allen Leitrim/Roscommon
Arrow Sligo
Belhavel Leitrim
Bimerkey Cavan
Boderg (Bofin) Leitrim
Brackley Cavan
Corrib Galway
Currane Kerry
Derg Donegal
Derg Clare
Derravaragh Westmeath
Ennel Westmeath
Esk Donegal
Feeag Mayo
Forbes Longford
Garadice Leitrim
Gill Sligo/Leitrim
Gulladoo Leitrim
Kee Roscommon
Kinale, Gowna Longford
Macnean Upper Leitrim
Melvin Leitrim
Oughter Cavan
Owel Westmeath
Ree Roscommon
Rinn Leitrim
Scannal Leitrim
Sheelin Cavan/Westmeath
Sillan Cavan
Suir Leitrim
Tacker Cavan

magic_tree

thanks for the list, I seem to have missed that for some reason when applying. I know I dont have the right to cross any private lands but is it ok to gain entry to the lake with my equipment the same way the rest of the public do? The part which I am confused with is how exactly I approach the area to do my shooting without causing hassle to members of the public.

deerhunter1

magic_tree wrote: »

thanks for the list, I seem to have missed that for some reason when applying. I know I dont have the right to cross any private lands but is it ok to gain entry to the lake with my equipment the same way the rest of the public do? The part which I am confused with is how exactly I approach the area to do my shooting without causing hassle to members of the public.

No matter where you have permission to shoot public safety is paramount, and in the safety of the public who are using the area as recreation or whatever their safety and rights, over ride your right to shoot there, a firearm can only be used where it is not a danger to the pubic or give concern to the public using the area.