NEWS RELEASE
MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND FORESTRY
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The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry laid 10 charges and issued 28 warnings during a weekend enforcement blitz in Timmins and surrounding area.
From Sept. 15 to 17, 2017, the opening weekend for grouse hunting, conservation officers from Timmins and Gogama, along with the regional canine unit, checked over 200 anglers and hunters. Officers focused on hunter safety and compliance with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act.
Charges and warnings were issued for:
- having a loaded firearm in a vehicle
- hunting at night
- hunting game birds without a licence
- hunting a migratory game bird without a permit or a small game licence
- hunting a migratory game bird with an unplugged shotgun
- possessing an unencased firearm at night
- fishing without a licence
- failing to produce a licence for a conservation officer
- operating a vessel without the required safety equipment
- operating an off-road vehicle with no insurance
For further information on hunting regulations, please consult the 2017 Hunting Regulations Summary available at here. For fishing regulations, consult the 2017 Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary available at here.
To report a natural resources violation, call the MNRF tips line at 1-877-847-7667 toll-free any time or contact your local ministry office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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