James Wiens, 51, has received an $18,500 fine plus he must forfeit the $6,300 earned during a hunt he thought was for American tourists. Continue reading
“I think we certainly need to establish some boundaries and gain a better understanding if there are any limits to what a B.C. conservation officer can and can’t do.” Continue reading
A wildlife tour company in Blue River, B.C., is facing charges for allegedly putting food out to attract bears. Continue reading
“We need to look at fines that actually have some heft and some impact, and not these kind of token amounts.” Continue reading
Conservation officers are recommending two charges against a hunter accused of shooting and killing a therapy dog in Squamish last September. Continue reading
“Certainly having an animal examined by an expert, or a veterinarian, who specializes in wildlife is a huge asset and let them determine whether or not it’s appropriate to rehab this animal.” Continue reading
In January, Victoria Kryzanowski complained to the Conservation Officer Service after two cow elk were shot and killed on her private property. Continue reading
Remember the two men seen attempting to ride a moose across a B.C. lake in a 2015 viral video? They have now been convicted and fined under the B.C. Wildlife Act. Continue reading
A man in southwestern Saskatchewan has been fined after killing an antelope by running it down with an all-terrain vehicle. Continue reading
RCMP in eastern Alberta are investigating after a truck was spotted driving erratically though a field and gunshots were fired from it towards a deer. Continue reading