A total of $11,000 in fines was handed out to nine people for big game violations following investigations by conservation officers with the Department of Natural Resources from offices in Springdale and Baie Verte.
The charges were laid under the Wildlife Act.
Two individuals from Fleur De Lys appeared in provincial court in Baie Verte on Jan. 5 and were convicted of applying for a big game licence while being under a five-year big game hunting prohibition. One individual was fined $1,000 while the other received a fine of $3,000. Both are prohibited from holding a big game licence for a further five years.
Five people from the areas of Pilley’s Island and Triton appeared in provincial court at Springdale on Jan. 4. Each person was fined $1,000 for illegal possession of big game and is prohibited from holding a big game licence for five years. Four quarters of moose meat were forfeited to the Crown.
As well, two individuals recently appeared in provincial court in Springdale — one received a $1,000 fine for transporting untagged moose meat, while the second individual received a $1,000 fine for illegal possession of moose meat. Both hunters are now prohibited from holding a big game licence for five years. Four quarters of moose meat and a firearm were forfeited to the Crown.
