Hunting with improper license nets Kapuskasing man $5000 fine

MNR News Release

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A Kapuskasing resident has been fined $5,000 for violating the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act.

Luc Morin pleaded guilty to hunting moose without a proper licence. A firearm seized by conservation officers and will be returned when the fine is paid.

Court heard that on November 8, 2010, in Alderson Township south of Hearst, Morin, who was licensed to hunt a calf moose only, shot a cow moose.

Justice of the Peace Jean-Marie Blier heard the cases in the Ontario Court of Justice, Hearst, on March 08, 2011.

The Ministry of Natural Resources reminds the public that conservation officers enforce the laws and regulations that protect our natural resources from abuse. They will fine any violators that intentionally take opportunities away from responsible and legally licensed hunters.

For further information on hunting regulations, please consult the 2010-2011 Hunting Regulations Summary http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/FW/Publication/MNR_E001275P.html, available at ServiceOntario/Government Information Centres http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/ContactUs/2ColumnSubPage/STEL02_178999.html, from licence issuers and at ontario.ca/hunting. You can also speak to a conservation officer before going hunting.

To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact your local ministry officer during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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