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March 19, 2010

Investigation Results in Big Game and ATV Violation Convictions

An investigation by conservation officers with the Department of Natural Resources in the Gambo area has resulted in the conviction of five hunters for various big game and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) violations.

Four of the hunters appeared in provincial court earlier this month for violations under the Wildlife Act and the Motorized Snow Vehicle and All-Terrain Vehicles Act. The fifth appeared in court in January. Offences include the illegal possession of big game; the transportation of big game without proper tags affixed; transferring big game licences to other individuals; and the operation of an ATV outside an approved area.

The penalties resulting from these convictions include fines and the prohibition from big game hunting. The hunters received fines ranging from $200 to $3,700 and three of the hunters were also prohibited from holding a big game licence for five years.

The charges were originally laid as a result of a two-week investigation in November 2008.

The department is reminding all hunters to familiarize themselves with the legislation governing big game licences and responsible ATV use. The statutes and regulations can be viewed at www.nr.gov.nl.ca/forestry/legislation/

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Media contact:
Tracy Barron
Director of Communications
Department of Natural Resources
709-729-5282, 690-8241
tracybarron@gov.nl.ca 

2010 03 19                                                   10:25 a.m.
 


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