Illegal hunting has three hunters face thousands of dollars in fines

Three hunters have been charged with fines of $37,000, following an illegal hunting bust in Manitoba.

The charges go back to 2015, when two American hunters enlisted the help of a guide from Alberta who’s licence had expired.

Discrepancies in the guide’s paperwork led conservation officers to the man, while following up on licence requirements.

Three bear hides and a skull were seized in the investigation by Manitoba conservation officers.

The three men are facing a long list of charges, including possessing illegally taken wildlife, hunting without a licence and three counts of hunting out of season.

The two American hunters were banned from hunting for two years, while the guide was banned for five years.