Ontario’s New System For Entering Big Game Draws Ontario has made some changes to the way hunters can apply to draws for deer, moose and elk: Ways to Enter Draws • Online: Ontario hunters can now enter the draws through the Internet at ontario.ca/outdoorscard. • By Phone: Hunters also have the option of using the [...]
MNR Media Release – Migratory Birds and Bait A Warsaw resident has been fined $1,500 for offences related to illegal hunting practices. Kenneth R. Hutchison pleaded guilty and was fined $1,000 for hunting waterfowl within 400 metres of bait and $500 for depositing bait during a prohibited period. In addition to the fines, he [...]
MNR NEWS Release – Angler Fined A Toronto man has been fined $300 for keeping an undersized muskellunge (muskie) he caught in the Trent River. Tie Jun Pan pleaded guilty to catching and keeping a fish of a prohibited size, contrary to the Ontario Fishery Regulations. The court heard that on June 28, 2011, [...]
MNR NEWS – Lake Erie commercial fisherman pleaded guilty Jack Queen has been fined $1,000 for violating the terms and conditions of his commercial fishing licence and allowing fish to spoil. John S. Anderson of Wheatley, captain of the commercial fishing vessel, Jacks Queen, failed to declare his entire catch of walleye on his daily [...]
A Tweed man has been fined $1,500 His hunting privileges were revoked for one year for illegally shooting a deer. Ronald Abrams, 59, pleaded guilty to the offences of shooting from a right of way and trespassing to hunt. Abrams’ firearm was seized. It will be returned once all fines have been paid. Charges against [...]
MNR Media Release A Renfrew man has been fined $4,000 and prohibited from fishing activity for two years. Lee Wilkes pleaded guilty to charges of possession of a spear, fishing at night and possessing an over limit of fish. The fish and all the equipment used by Wilkes in relation to these charges were forfeited [...]
MNR News Release – Angler fined $1000 A Raglan man has been fined $1,000 for not stopping when approached by a conservation officer. Michael George pleaded guilty to failing to stop for a conservation officer when instructed to do so. The court heard that on February 23, 2010, George was returning to shore on his [...]
Black bears don’t like surprises and are nothing like friendly cartoon bears. Bears are smart, curious, powerful and potentially dangerous to humans. If you are a hiker, cyclist, jogger, berry picker, or you plan to spend some time in “bear country,” you need to know how bears behave so that you can avoid an encounter. [...]
Fishing in a Sanctuary costs Toronto Angler $1700 A Toronto resident has been fined a total of $1,700 after he was convicted of several fishing offences. Vincent John White pleaded guilty to all charges and was fined $1,000 for fishing in a sanctuary, $200 for fishing without a licence and $500 for making a false [...]
Sale of Angler-Caught Fish Proves Costly Two Toronto-area men have been fined $800 for the illegal sale of a single rainbow trout. Hans “John” Ladinig, and Lian Jian Li pleaded guilty to charges under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and were fined $400 each for buying and selling angler-caught rainbow trout. The court heard [...]
Walleye season is set to open on the second Saturday in May (May 8, 2010). Traditionally, this is a popular date for local anglers, and for many the unofficial start to the summer fishing season. Declines in walleye populations in the Kawartha Lakes have been well documented. In conjunction with a number of other management [...]
Ministry of Natural Resources needs your input in order to create an approved management plan. How do you get involved? The Ministry of Natural Resources is preparing a management plan that will outline future uses of the site. Participation from the public is necessary to get a broad understanding of the area under discussion. On [...]
Linda Jeffrey, M.P.P. for Brampton-Springdale, takes the helm as the new Minister of Natural Resources As part of the provincial cabinet shuffle announced Monday, Linda Jeffrey, M.P.P. for Brampton-Springdale, will take the helm as the new Minister of Natural Resources. “We welcome Minister Jeffrey to the post, and look forward to working with her on [...]
Government Recognition For Ontario’s Conservation Officers Twenty-eight conservation officers from across southern Ontario are receiving Peace Officer Exemplary Service Medals in recognition of 20 years of exemplary service. Awarded under the authority of the Governor General’s Office, this is the first year that Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers are eligible for the medal. Six [...]
MNR Press Release – Ontario Seeks Public Input On Elk Management The Ontario government is looking for feedback on a proposed plan that will help support a healthy and self-sustaining elk population. After disappearing in the 1800s, elk were reintroduced to four areas of the province a decade ago. Over the last 10 years, the [...]