the MNR
A Nestor Falls lodge owner and guide must pay $7,000 for offences related to illegal deer hunting.
Dean Roy, an owner and operator of Meline’s Lodge and Guide Service, pleaded guilty under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and was fined a total of $6,000 for two counts of unlawfully hunting deer during closed season and $1,000 for making a false statement to a Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officer.
Court heard that last Nov. 16, Roy provided guiding services to three non-resident deer hunters during closed season in Wildlife Management Units 7B and 9B.
Roy stored a deer harvested by one of the hunters at his resort.
The next day, when conservation officers interviewed Roy at his resort, he lied about the hunt and harvested deer.
Officers investigated, and located and seized the hidden deer.
Meanwhile, a Minnesota man has been fined $3,000 for illegal deer hunting.
John Kosnitch, of Cambridge, was convicted of careless hunting and transporting illegally-killed wildlife.
He was fined $2,500 for the first charge and $500 for the second.
As well, he is not allowed to hunt in Ontario for two years and must complete a hunter safety course before being allowed to apply for another hunting licence.
Court heard that on Oct. 28, 2006, Kosnitch was in a truck with a hunting guide on the Worona Road, north of Kenora. When two deer crossed the road, Kosnitch left the truck and shot a buck while both he and the deer were standing on the road.
Kosnitch shot his high-powered rifle down the road—in the direction of homes and cottages.
Later that day, Kosnitch illegally took the dead deer back to Minnesota with him.
Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers conducted an investigation with the help of information from the public and the co-operation of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Justice of the Peace Roger McCraw heard both cases Sept. 3 in Kenora.
The public is reminded that it is illegal to shoot from, down, or across a road while hunting because it is unsafe and has resulted in accidents, including fatalities.
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).
