The Ontario government is safeguarding moose populations by ensuring hunters don’t hunt without a licence. Marc Labelle of no fixed address was found guilty by trial in absentia and was fined $8,000 for hunting big game without a licence, $1,000…
Moose Poacher Fined $20,000 for Shooting a Cow and Calf During Closed Season
The Ontario government wants to remind hunters that it is important to adhere to big game tagging requirements specific to the sex and age of the animal to protect our valuable natural resources. Paul Markewycz of Mississauga pleaded guilty to…
$9,000 in Fines and Hunting Suspension for Illegal Moose Hunt and Attempted Coverup
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) wants to remind hunters that all cases of misidentification of moose which lead to a moose being hunted without a licence should be reported to a conservation officer immediately. René Lemieux of…
$3,000 in Fines for Illegal Deer Hunt and Providing False Information
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) would like to remind the public that it is illegal to make a false or misleading statement to a conservation officer and to transfer or use another person’s outdoors card, licence, tag…
$4,000 in Fines and Two-Year Suspension for Fishing Violations
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) wants to remind anglers that fishing regulations are in place to maintain a sustainable fishery for future generations to enjoy. Gordon G. Butson of Newmarket pleaded guilty and was fined $4,000 for…
Two Men Fined $1,800 for Closed Season Brook Trout Fishing and Safety Violations
Two Men Fined $1,800 for Closed Season Brook Trout Fishing and Safety Violations The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) wants to remind anglers that fishing regulations and seasons are in place to maintain sustainable fisheries for future generations…
Illegal Moose Hunt Results in $3,200 in Fines and a 15-year Hunting Licence Suspension
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) wants to remind moose hunters that they can only harvest moose with the proper licence. Four men have been fined a total of $3,200 for moose hunting-related offences. Conservation officers launched an…
Dryden Area Man Fined $5,500 For Attempted Deer Poaching
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) wants to remind hunters that shooting from a vehicle is both dangerous and illegal. An investigation by the MNRF has resulted in a Dryden area man being fined $5,500 for attempting to…
Moose Hunting Violations Result in $9,500 in Fines and Licence Suspensions
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry wants to remind hunters that they require a valid licence to hunt moose, and that it is illegal to place a tag on a moose harvested by another hunter that is not part…
ICE HUT OWNER CHARGED
(POWASSAN, ON) – The North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an ice hut owner on Wasi Lake in the Municipality of Powassan. On January 9, 2021, police received a call of concerns against Covid-19 regulations of…