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- May 22nd, 2020
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Pigeon shooting restrictions in ROI overturned
Countryside Alliance Ireland welcomes the move from the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Josepha Madigan to reverse her decision to stop wood pigeon shooting for crop protection during June, July and August. CAI and other stakeholders had written to the Minister highlighting the damage wood pigeon do physically…
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- May 21st, 2020
- Country Sports Hunting Latest News Shooting
Country sports resume under phase 1 of recovery plan
Following the announcement 18th May 2020 by the First and Deputy First Minister, Countryside Alliance Ireland welcome the easing of restrictions and that shooting, equestrian and other country sports activities may now take place. What does this mean for country sports enthusiasts in Northern Ireland? You can an activity in…
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- May 18th, 2020
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Minister confirms the re-opening of the Public Angling Estate
Countryside Alliance welcome’s Fisheries Minister Edwin Poots announcement that the Public Angling Estate (PAE) will gradually re-open to local anglers from Monday. We understand this has been a frustrating time for anglers and we thank you for your self discipline and resolve over the past few months in the fight…
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- May 13th, 2020
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How we can return to shooting in Northern Ireland
Countryside Alliance Ireland has submitted a three phase action plan on how we can return to shooting as lockdown restrictions are eased, in response to the Northern Ireland Government’s ‘Coronavirus recovery plan’. Recognising the geographical and sectoral differences throughout Northern Ireland’s communities and business hubs and the very different challenges…
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- April 24th, 2020
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CAI raise awareness of the risk of wildfires
Northern Ireland has recently seen over 300 wildfires in just three weeks. These have the capability to devastate farmland, wildlife and protected habitats, as well as the lives of people living and working in rural communities. The risk at spring time is particularly prevalent as dead vegetation left over from…
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- April 24th, 2020
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Fly-tipping ‘scourge of the countryside’ amid lockdown
The Countryside Alliance Ireland is concerned about what the impact of excess rubbish generated over the lockdown period could have on rural areas in Northern Ireland, which is often falls victim to fly-tippers. The rural campaigning group are asking the public to remember that fly-tipping is not a victimless crime…
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- April 6th, 2020
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Forest Service Leases 2020
CAI have been informed that two areas will be offered by Forest Service NI for shooting on a four year lease. map42_ShootingGlenone map35_ShootingGlenariffParkmore Interested parties should contact Patrick Irvine on 028 9335 2727 or by email p.irvine@jamcclelland.com A completed management plan/proposal (enclosed) must be completed and returned to J A…
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- April 3rd, 2020
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ROI deer hunting applications for the 2020/21 season.
National Parks and Wildlife Service would normally send application packs in early April by post to those hunters who held a licence for the 2019/2020 deer hunting season. However, due the impact of Covid-19 on the operation of the Wildlife licensing Unit, we will not be sending the applications out…
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- April 2nd, 2020
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Minister urges halt to prescribed fires to aid stretched emergency services
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots has urged farmers and land managers to halt all prescribed burning in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic in a bid to reduce additional pressures on Northern Ireland’s emergency services. Minister Poots said: “Prescribed burning is a method of land management used to improve our game…
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- March 31st, 2020
- Shooting
Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for shooting and deer stalking
Please note – we will keep information in this area as up to date as possible, however, due to the fast-moving nature of the current situation, news and guidelines are constantly changing. We will endeavour to update with further guidance when appropriate. The efforts to control the spread of Covid-19…
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