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Deer Hunting data now published on Open Data site

Date Released: Thursday, October 9, 2025

Data collated by the NPWS in relation to deer hunting can be viewed on the Government’s Open Data website. The number of Section 42 licences issued from 2022 to 2024 and the returns received under Section 29 between 2015/16 to 2023/24 seasons are available to view.

• S42 Licences issued (Deer) and Returns for 2022 to 2024 (Male and Female) - Dataset - data.gov.ie

• Deer Shot under Section 29 of the Wildlife Acts (2015-16 to 2023-24 Seasons) - Dataset - data.gov.ie