the MNR
A southern Ontario man has been fined $7,000 for illegal hunting.
Raffaele A. Franconeri, of Woodbridge, pleaded guilty to moose hunting without a licence.
Court heard that last Oct. 10, Franconeri was hunting with six other people west of Ignace.
The hunting party was licensed to harvest one adult bull and one adult cow moose.
Members of his hunting party killed the two moose for which they were licensed, but Franconeri shot and killed another adult bull moose and left it behind.
Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers were alerted to the abandoned moose by another hunting party, and determined Franconeri intentionally had shot the animal and left its carcass to spoil.
Justice of the Peace Marcel Donio heard the case Aug. 3 in Ignace.
Individual hunters only are permitted to harvest a moose for which they possess the appropriate tag.
Hunters who mistakenly shoot a moose to which they are not entitled are encouraged to contact a conservation officer immediately.
To report a natural resources violation, call toll-free 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) any time or contact your local MNR office during regular business hours.
You also can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
