Bunyan�s Cove man convicted for illegal hunting

Philip Hall, 30, formerly of Bunyan�s Cove, was convicted January 15, 2004, at Provincial Court in Clarenville for illegal possession of big game in violation of the Wildlife Act. Mr. Hall received a $1,000 fine and is prohibited from holding a big game licence for a period of five years. In addition to the fine, an all-terrain vehicle valued at approximately $6,000 and the moose were forfeited to the crown.

The conviction stems from charges laid against Mr. Hall in January 2003, as a result of an investigation into illegal hunting and possession of big game out of season. The investigation was carried out by conservation officers with the Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods in Clarenville.

Media contact:
           Roy Payne, Conservation Officer, (709) 466-7439

           Carmel Turpin, Director of Communications, (709) 729-5282

2004 01 21                                       12:00 p.m.