Sudbury man banned from hunting after shooting friend

MNR News Release

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A Sudbury man has been fined $1,500 and banned from hunting for a year after accidentally shooting his friend while hunting.

Jesse Cundari pleaded guilty to discharging a firearm carelessly without due care and attention for people. He is also required to take a hunter safety course before he can hunt again. A shotgun and ammunition were seized during the investigation and will be returned once the fine has been paid.

Court heard that on September 16, 2011, a Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officer responded to a call from the Ontario Provincial Police to attend the Watershed truck stop on Highway 144 to investigate a hunting-related incident. It was determined that while hunting on the Ramsey Road in Cavell Township, Cundari had fired his shotgun at a grouse that was in line with his friend, striking the friend in the upper legs and hands.

Justice of the Peace Pierre Leclerc heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Gogama, on November 28, 2011.

The public is reminded that a person shall notify a conservation officer as soon as practicable if an injury requiring treatment by a physician is caused by the discharge of a firearm while the person is in possession of the firearm for the purpose of hunting or trapping.

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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