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Latest News Temporary Closure of the Hunting Season for Waterfowl - Republic of Ireland | Temporary Closure of the Hunting Season for Waterfowl - Republic of Ireland |
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| Wednesday, 06 January 2010 | |
 The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has today brought in a temporary closure of the Hunting Season for Waterfowl due to the continuing freezing conditions across the State.Dr Ciaran O'Keeffe, Director of the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department said "These birds depend on lakes, ponds, reed beds and marshy ground to find food, shelter and refuge, but these are now frozen and have been since mid December". Met Eireann has confirmed that this cold spell will continue for some time.
The Department has consulted with country sports and conservation organsiations who welcome this decision and ask their members to adhere to this measure which will clearly benefit the long term populations of these birds. The Species concerned are Mallard, Teal, Gadwall, Wigeon, Pintail, Shoveler, Scaup, Tufted Duck, Pochard, Goldeneye, Golden Plover, Snipe, Jack Snipe, Woodcock, Canada Goose, Greylag Goose and Ruddy Duck. The situation will be reviewed by the 15th January 2010. |
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