200 Dungeness crabs illegally dumped in Northern B.C. in 2nd incident this month
By Simon Little Online Journalist
DFO officials found 200 Dungeness crab carcasses dumped off the side of the highway near Hazelton last week. Continue reading
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2 American hunters face Saskatchewan poaching charges
Men convicted of poaching in Missouri facing similar charges in Saskatchewan. Continue reading
Deer poacher ordered to watch ‘Bambi’ at least once a month
A convicted deer poacher has been ordered to repeatedly watch the Disney film “Bambi” as part of his one-year prison sentence in Missouri. Continue reading
MNRF probe deer shot illegally from road in Coe Hill
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Two deer were found on private property on Lower Farday Road. Continue reading
Fishing blitz nets dozens of charges in Port Hope, Cobourg
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Officers checked nearly 200 anglers in Port Hope and Cobourg over the three-day weekend blitz. Continue reading
Another grizzly bear found shot near Grande Prairie
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
In a Facebook post, Alberta Fish and Wildlife described the bear as a mature male that weighed about 500 lbs. It was found about 15 metres off Red Rock Road, 145 kilometres south of Grande Prairie on Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
GTA anglers fined, suspended for fishing in Lock 19 sanctuary in Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
One of the anglers was previously convicted of the same offence at Lock 19 two years ago. Continue reading
Caught on video: Alleged poaching of giant sturgeon in the Fraser Valley
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says two suspects have been identified. They could face penalties including fines and even jail time, if charged and convicted. Continue reading
Charges laid in alleged Penticton area elk poaching incident
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
In January, Victoria Kryzanowski complained to the Conservation Officer Service after two cow elk were shot and killed on her private property. Continue reading
Alberta sees big hike in hunting participation
Hunting has always been a popular activity in Alberta, but the latest figures from the province show it’s shooting up in popularity and the recent farm-to-table movement is being cited as one of the reasons. Continue reading