Deer Hunting Licences

PLEASE NOTE:

• Any licences already issued are valid until 31^st July 2025 and will still be available to view or print from the Portal
• Current licence holders do not need to re-register on the system - they just need to submit an application for their new licence when the portal reopens
• Any draft applications that were never completed will be moved to a status of ‘Previous Season Draft’ and won’t be accessible, a new application should be completed
• When uploading your Firearms Certificate, you are required to upload both the front and back of the certificate. 
• Profile Pictures will appear on your licence. Please follow instructions in relation to Profile Pictures and uploaded a Passport type photo with your application. 
• Licences are issued on an annual basis and cover the period from 1 August to 31 July. All wild deer Open Season dates must be adhered to. Open Seasons dates can be found at the bottom of the Open Seasons Order page.
• If you are a first time applicant you must provide proof of completion of deer hunting certified training from one of the nationally approved training bodies or the equivalent proof from your Country of residence. Further details on this requirement can be found on our mandatory certification page.

Please click on the above link to access the Heritage Licensing Portal where you can apply for your deer hunting licence (DHL) for 2025/2026 from 6th of May. A number of documents are provided below to assist you with this process: