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Man Charged for Shooting Deer on Residents Front Lawn
Man Charged for Shooting Deer on Residents Front Lawn

Man Charged for Shooting Deer on Residents Front Lawn

The Ontario government is safeguarding people from illegal and unsafe hunting practices. John Hayberg of Sioux Narrows pleaded guilty to careless use of a firearm and trespassing for the purpose of hunting. He was fined $8,000. He is also prohibited…

2 People Charged for Ice Fishing for Bass Out of Season
2 People Charged for Ice Fishing for Bass Out of Season

2 People Charged for Ice Fishing for Bass Out of Season

The Ontario government is safeguarding fish populations from illegal angling practices. Seng Chiong Choo of Newmarket pleaded guilty to catching and retaining bass during the closed season and fishing with extra lines and fined a total of$2,500. In addition, he…

$8,411.25 in fines for violating road closures due to forest fires.
$8,411.25 in fines for violating road closures due to forest fires.

$8,411.25 in fines for violating road closures due to forest fires.

The Ontario government is safeguarding the safety of provincial fire rangers and the public by enforcing Emergency Area Orders during active forest fires. Two corporations pleaded guilty and received a total of $8,411.25 in fines for violating requirements of orders…

Conservation Officers Catch Offenders Twice on Same Day
Conservation Officers Catch Offenders Twice on Same Day

Conservation Officers Catch Offenders Twice on Same Day

The Ontario government is preventing illegal fishing from harming fish populations. After being found guilty of collecting and keeping bass outside of the legal window of opportunity, Nabil Bassiouni of Roxboro, Quebec, and Abrahim Abdelgelil of Ottawa both received a…

The Ontario government is safeguarding raptors by ensuring falconers follow licence conditions and obey the law.
The Ontario government is safeguarding raptors by ensuring falconers follow licence conditions and obey the law.

The Ontario government is safeguarding raptors by ensuring falconers follow licence conditions and obey the law.

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…

Man found found guilty of carelessly discharging a firearm. $15K in fines
Man found found guilty of carelessly discharging a firearm. $15K in fines

Man found found guilty of carelessly discharging a firearm. $15K in fines

The Ontario government is safeguarding the public against unsafe and illegal hunting practices. Gordon Madill of Roseneath was found guilty of carelessly discharging a firearm while hunting, in addition to numerous wild turkey hunting offences and received a total of…

MNRF Conservation Officers Seeking Publics Help – Shot and Left Bull Moose
MNRF Conservation Officers Seeking Publics Help – Shot and Left Bull Moose

MNRF Conservation Officers Seeking Publics Help – Shot and Left Bull Moose

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is asking for the public’s help with identifying the individual(s) who shot and killed a bull moose north of Matheson. On October 4, 2022, Conservation Officers were alerted to a shot and…

Careless Hunter Put Public Safety at Risk – $7000 in Fines/2 yr Licence Suspension – Red Lake – Kingston Resident
Careless Hunter Put Public Safety at Risk – $7000 in Fines/2 yr Licence Suspension – Red Lake – Kingston Resident

Careless Hunter Put Public Safety at Risk – $7000 in Fines/2 yr Licence Suspension – Red Lake – Kingston Resident

The Ontario government is protecting public safety by ensuring hunters do not discharge firearms carelessly. Larry Hollister of Kingston was found guilty of carelessly discharging his firearm while hunting and received $7,000 in fines and a two-year hunting suspension. He…

MNRF Conservation Officers need your help in identifying who is responsible for shooting and abandoning a moose carcass near Roseneath
MNRF Conservation Officers need your help in identifying who is responsible for shooting and abandoning a moose carcass near Roseneath

MNRF Conservation Officers need your help in identifying who is responsible for shooting and abandoning a moose carcass near Roseneath

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is asking the for the public’s help with identifying the individual(s) who abandoned a moose carcass near the town of Roseneath. On October 9th, 2022, Conservation Officers responded to complaints of a…

MNRF Conservation Officers need your help in identifying who is responsible for shooting and abandoning a bull moose near Blind River
MNRF Conservation Officers need your help in identifying who is responsible for shooting and abandoning a bull moose near Blind River

MNRF Conservation Officers need your help in identifying who is responsible for shooting and abandoning a bull moose near Blind River

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is asking the for the public’s help with identifying the individual(s) who shot and abandoned a bull moose near Blind River. On October 5, 2022, Conservation Officers responded to complaints of a…