Press Release
A Vermont man has been convicted of careless hunting and must pay $3,700 for offences related to illegal deer hunting.
Thomas Terounzo, of Pittsford, Vt., was convicted under the Fish and Wildlife Act and fined $2,500 for careless hunting, $1,000 for trespassing for the purpose of hunting, and $200 for failing to wear hunter orange while hunting.
Terounzo also is prohibited from hunting in Ontario for two years, and must successfully complete a hunter education course if he wishes to apply for an Ontario hunting licence in the future.
Court heard that while deer hunting last November, Terounzo trespassed onto private property while hunting.
He walked around the gate of a driveway and past three “private property” signs to reach the spot where he shot a white-tailed deer which stood beside Highway 596 in the Trout Lake area.
Terounzo shot towards the roadway and the bullet, which passed through the deer, travelled across Highway 596 in the direction of several homes.
Justice of the Peace Robert McNally heard the case Aug. 6 in Kenora.
The Ministry of Natural Resources reminds hunters that it is illegal to shoot from, down, or across a public road when hunting.
Hunters also must have permission to enter private land—even if the intent is just to cross the private land to reach public land.
To report a natural resource 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).
