
Royal MEATH Hunting Calendar: When the Boyne Valley Awakens - Pheasant, Woodcock and Irish Field Sport Hunting Regulations & Seasonal Framework in Meath County Meath operates under Ireland's Wildlife Acts with seasons set by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. The pheasant season runs October 1 to January 31, while woodcock may be hunted November 1 to January 31. Duck seasons vary by species - mallard September 1 to January 31, teal September 1 to January 31. Deer seasons differ by species - fallow buck August 1 to April 30, fallow doe November 1 to February 28. Meath's rich agricultural landscape and mild climate create ideal conditions for game birds, with extended seasons compared to western counties. Recent reforms include mandatory lead shot bans in wetland areas (2023) and electronic reporting for deer harvests through the Meath Game Management System. Unlike Northern Ireland, Meath maintains Sunday hunting restrictions and requires hunter competency certification for firs
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