NON-RESIDENT FINED $3,000 FOR ILLEGAL HUNTING

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THUNDER BAY - A British man has been fined $3,000 after pleading guilty to hunting in Ontario with invalid hunting licences.

William Oglanby, 71, of London, England, has been fined $1,000 for each of three counts under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act - hunting moose without a licence, possessing an invalid moose licence and possessing an invalid deer licence.

The court was told that the Ministry of Natural Resources received a tip in September 2006 that Oglanby had been hunting in the Thunder Bay area for several years with Ontario hunting licences although he was not a resident of the province.

On October 8, 2006, Thunder Bay District conservation officers encountered Oglanby moose hunting in the Dog Lake area. An investigation confirmed that Oglanby did not qualify as an Ontario resident for the purpose of hunting.

Justice of the Peace Robert Michels heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Thunder Bay on March 7, 2007.

The ministry reminds the public that hunting regulations for residents and non-residents help ensure the sustainability of wildlife populations and give all hunters a fair chance to participate in the hunt.

To report a natural resource 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 at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).