NLIS 5
April 7, 2000
(Forest Resources and Agrifoods)

 Big game violations - Central Newfoundland

On March 27 and March 29, 2000, two individuals pleaded guilty to charges under the Provincial Wildlife Regulations in court at Grand Falls-Windsor. Both individuals were charged by Bishop Falls District conservation officers for violations during the 1999/2000 hunting season.

Monty Power was convicted of selling big game meat. Mr. Power was fined $1,000 and prohibited from holding a moose or caribou licence for a period of five years.

Brian F. Peyton was convicted of possessing untagged big game meat. Mr. Peyton was fined $1,000 and prohibited from holding moose or caribou licence for a period of five years.

For further information contact:

David Mifflin
Bishop Falls Forestry/Wildlife Office
(709)258-5334

Media contact: Cynthia Layden-Barron, (709) 729-6183 or fax: (709) 729-2076.

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