the MNR
A Marathon woman has been fined $1,500 for deer-hunting violations.
Trisha Brackett pleaded guilty and was fined $1,000 for discharging a firearm from and across a road and $500 for shooting a doe without a permit.
Court heard that on Oct. 29, a member of the public reported shots in the no-discharge area of Sioux Narrows.
An investigation by Ministry of Natural Resources’ conservation officers revealed that Brackett shot twice at a doe while standing on Highway 71 in Sioux Narrows.
At the angle which these shots were taken, the bullets would have passed across Kilpatrick Road.
Brackett went after the deer and killed it with a third shot.
The deer was a doe, however, which she was not licensed to shoot. She only had a game seal for an antlered deer.
The deer was forfeited to the Crown and the rifle will be returned upon payment of fines.
Justice of the Peace Robert McNally heard the case Dec. 20 in Kenora.
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).
