July 13, 2009
Charges And Suspension For Moose Hunter
A Midland-area
man has pleaded guilty to discharging his firearm in a travelled roadway and
discharging his firearm carelessly, without due care and attention for people
or property.
Peter Parent has been fined $500 for discharging his firearm down a roadway
and $1,000 for discharging his firearm carelessly. His hunting privileges in
Ontario were suspended for one year.
Court heard that on October 23, 2008, Parent shot a bull moose that was standing on a well-traveled road in the Sundridge area. In doing so, he shot towards a stop sign. Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers and the Ontario Provincial Police jointly investigated the incident.
Justice of the Peace Mike Kittler heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Sundridge, on July 9, 2009.
The public is reminded that it is illegal to shoot from, down or across a road while hunting as it is unsafe and has resulted in accidents, including fatalities. Those convicted of careless hunting automatically lose their hunting privileges and are required to successfully complete a hunter education course before being allowed to apply for a new hunting licence.
To report a natural resource
violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact Parry
Sound District MNR at 705-746-4201 during regular business hours. You can also
call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).