Hunting violations net Nolalu man $1,750 in fines

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Hunting violations net Nolalu man $1,750 in fines

CBC News Posted: Feb 13, 2018 3:49 PM ET Last Updated: Feb 13, 2018 3:49 PM ET

A Nolalu man has been fined $1,750 for hunting violations, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry announced.

In a media release, the ministry said the man was hunting behind his residence in November 2017, when he shot an antlerless white-tailed deer. Nolalu is located just west of Thunder Bay, Ont.

Conservation officers received a tip and contacted the man, who denied shooting a deer, the ministry said. However, officers later found a white-tailed deer hanging in a building on the property.

The ministry said its investigation determined the man shot the animal, but didn't immediately apply his deer game seal as required.

The man was fined $1,000 for failing to immediately attach his seal and another $750 for lying to a conservation officer.

The case was heard in Thunder Bay court on Feb. 7.
 
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Or, at the discretion of the Crown, the more serious charge under Section 129 of the Criminal Code -

http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/section-129.html

Offences relating to public or peace officer

129 Every one who

(a) resists or wilfully obstructs a public officer or peace officer in the execution of his duty or any person lawfully acting in aid of such an officer,

(b) omits, without reasonable excuse, to assist a public officer or peace officer in the execution of his duty in arresting a person or in preserving the peace, after having reasonable notice that he is required to do so, or

(c) resists or wilfully obstructs any person in the lawful execution of a process against lands or goods or in making a lawful distress or seizure,

is guilty of

(d) an indictable offence and is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or

(e) an offence punishable on summary conviction.
 
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So, did he have a seal but just did not apply it to the animal? Or, was he not even in possession of an antlerless seal/tag?
 
It sounds like he had a tag, but didn't put it on the deer at the time of the kill.
The tag from what I understand needs to be affixed to the animal during transport. He had it hanging in his garage at home.
 
Not exactly flattering being a convicted teller of falsehoods. And could have further consequences. Like eligibility to hold a PAL - misuse or irresponsible use of a firearm(?).
 
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Gerald Fildebrand paid over 3 grand for a similar conviction plus lost his party affiliation. Guess we take things seriously in Alberta. :)

Grizz
 
If it is illegal to lie to a peace officer, and could result in charges, should it not also be illegal for a peace officer to lie to an accused?
 
Funny as next year they plan on getting rid of tags. And the tag only need be applied if the animal is out of your possession I believe.
 
Right to remain silent in accordance with Section 11(c) of the Constitution Act -

http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/Const/page-15.html

Proceedings in criminal and penal matters

11. Any person charged with an offence has the right

(a) to be informed without unreasonable delay of the specific offence;

(b) to be tried within a reasonable time;

(c) not to be compelled to be a witness in proceedings against that person in respect of the offence;

(d) to be presumed innocent until proven guilty according to law in a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal;

(e) not to be denied reasonable bail without just cause;

(f) except in the case of an offence under military law tried before a military tribunal, to the benefit of trial by jury where the maximum punishment for the offence is imprisonment for five years or a more severe punishment;

(g) not to be found guilty on account of any act or omission unless, at the time of the act or omission, it constituted an offence under Canadian or international law or was criminal according to the general principles of law recognized by the community of nations;

(h) if finally acquitted of the offence, not to be tried for it again and, if finally found guilty and punished for the offence, not to be tried or punished for it again; and

(i) if found guilty of the offence and if the punishment for the offence has been varied between the time of commission and the time of sentencing, to the benefit of the lesser punishment.
 
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