$750 Fine for Trespassing to Hunt
A Thunder Bay man has been fined $750 for trespassing to hunt.
Eric Scocchia pleaded guilty and was fined $750 for trespassing for the purpose of hunting.
Court heard that on October 11, 2014, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry conservation officers responded to a trespass complaint involving a deer shot on private property without consent. Officers contacted Scocchia on Portage Drive in Pass Lake and determined that he shot a white-tailed deer that was on private property. The deer and Scocchia’s firearm were seized.
Justice of the Peace Bruce Leaman heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Thunder Bay, on January 7, 2015.
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 the MNRF TIPS line at 1-877-847-7667 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).
