Man Fined & Suspended From Hunting
A Timmins man has been fined $3,000 for hunting on private property.
Sylvain Gravel pleaded guilty to trespassing while hunting and shooting across a roadway. In addition to his fines, Gravel is suspended from hunting for one year. His rifle, seized during the investigation, will be returned once the fines are paid.
Court heard that on November 10, 2009, a conservation officer acted on a complaint that a hunter was trespassing on private property near Split Rock Road in Sifton Township, northeast of Fort Frances. Gravel was still at the scene. He admitted to the officer that he shot a deer but said he didn’t realize it was on private property. The property was posted, fenced and under cultivation. After further investigation, the officer determined that Gravel shot the deer from Hwy. 600. The animal was forfeited to the Crown.
Justice of the Peace Pat Daub heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Rainy River, on June 10, 2010.
The ministry reminds hunters that it is illegal to shoot from, down or across a public road. Hunters must have permission to enter private land, even if the intent is just to cross the private land to reach public land.
To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact your local ministry office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
