the MNR
Two Winnipeg men have been fined a total of $1,700 for fishing licence infractions.
John Bracken pleaded guilty and was fined $1,200 for making false statements on an Ontario resident Outdoors Card application and possessing a void licence.
Michael Mendres, meanwhile, pleaded guilty and was fined $500 for making a false statement on an Ontario resident Outdoors Card application.
Curt heard that in June, 2010, Mendres and Bracken purchased Ontario resident Outdoors Cards and sport-fishing licences at a marina on Lake of the Woods near Kenora.
On their applications, both men put the marina’s address and phone number as their primary residence and contact.
Then this past May, Bracken returned to the same marina and purchased another Ontario resident Outdoors Card and sport-fishing licence.
Officers subsequently contacted Bracken, who had the licence in his possession.
Further investigation revealed both men are residents of Winnipeg.
Justice of the Peace Roger McGraw heard the case Nov. 8 in Kenora.
For the purposes of obtaining an Ontario resident hunting and fishing licence, a resident is a person whose primary residence is Ontario, and who has resided in Ontario for a period of six-consecutive months during the previous 12 months.
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).
