June 24, 2009
30 CHARGES LAID IN HIGHWAY 105 ENFORCEMENT BLITZ
The Ministry of Natural Resources laid 30 charges and issued 24 warnings during a two-day fisheries enforcement blitz along the Highway 105 corridor in Northwestern Ontario.
On June 11 and 12, 2009, conservation officers from Kenora, Dryden and Red Lake districts, and a northwest region canine officer, checked 419 anglers for compliance with Ontario fisheries regulations. Conservation officers checked anglers on the water and in tourist camps. Ontario Provincial Police officers assisted with a road check on Highway 105.
Charges were issued for having an over limit of walleye and northern pike, and 65 walleye and 11 northern pike were seized.
Warnings were issued for:
Officers also laid charges and warnings against individuals under the Liquor Licence Act and Forest Fires Prevention Act regulations for having open liquor and failing to extinguish a fire.
To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact the ministry’s Midhurst District office at 705-725-7500 during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).