Natural Resources
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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