The Ontario government is reminding ice anglers and others using the lakes in and around the Dryden and Fort Frances areas to remove their ice huts and help keep the lake environment clean and safe.
Ice hut owners are responsible for maintaining their huts and removing them prior to the spring thaw.
Owners who abandon their ice huts or store them on Crown land, islands, shore lands, or access points are in violation of the Public Lands Act.
Owners may be fined and could be liable for removal costs.
Anglers and recreational users also are reminded to clean up and take away their garbage.
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 at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Fort Frances Times
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