by admin | Mar 30, 2023 | MNR Press Releases
Staff and equipment prepared to protect communities TORONTO – Ontario is ready to respond to this year’s wildland fire season, which lasts from April 1 until October 31. “We are ready to protect people and communities across the province from wildland fires,” said... 
by admin | Feb 17, 2023 | MNR Press Releases, Offenses
Salvatore Trentadue, of Bowmanville pleaded guilty to failing to report the loss of an American kestrel, failing to report the death of a bald eagle, failing to report the acquisition of a great horned owl, unlawfully possessing a barred owl and unlawfully selling a... 
by admin | Oct 7, 2022 | MNR Press Releases, Offenses
The Ontario government is safeguarding the public from unsafe and illegal hunting practices. Mark Upton from McDougall pleaded guilty to careless use of a firearm. He received $6,500 in fines and a one-year hunting licence suspension. He will also have to successfully... 
by admin | Nov 26, 2021 | MNR Press Releases
The Ontario government is protecting fish populations by ensuring anglers don’t over fish. Remigijus Dubinskas of Mississauga pleaded guilty to catching an over-limit of walleye and was fined $700. In addition, his Ontario fishing licence was cancelled, and he is... 
by admin | Jun 16, 2021 | MNR Press Releases
Partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada helping conserve provincial wetlands ST. THOMAS — The Ontario government is partnering with Ducks Unlimited Canada to enhance and restore approximately 60 local wetlands across the province over the next year, as part of a... 
by admin | Jun 7, 2021 | MNR Press Releases
On May 21st, 2021 conservation officers responded to reports of abandoned walleye dumped in the south branch of the Muskoka River near the Ontario Power Generation station. Officers found 64 rotting walleye carcases, some of which were left to waste whole. There was...