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  1. 06-01-2017, 07:33 PM #1
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    Taxidermist facing charges That name kind of rings a bell

    Colin Dacre - Jun 1, 2017 / 3:22 pm | Story: 198494
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    Keremeos taxidermist is facing 11 charges


    A Keremeos taxidermist is facing 10 wildlife act charges for allegedly poaching and possessing animals without a license.
    Derek Sward, the owner/operator of Similkameen Taxidermy, allegedly illegally took a five point elk, out of season, and without a license in Cranbrook in Oct. 2015.
    B.C. Conservation Officer Michael Stern says an investigation followed, leading to the seizure of several dead animals on May 5, 2016.
    Sward was in possession of a dead Sharp Shinned Hawk, Wolverine, Great Horned Owl, Red Squirrel and Mountain Goat hide without proper permits.
    Stern says people can legally possess all those animals, even the raptors, with the correct permits, but that was not the case with Sward.
    Stern was not able to comment on if the seizures were related to Sward’s business, but said the entire investigation took about four months.
    Sward is also facing one criminal code charge of careless use or transport of a firearm. Court documents indicate he plans on pleading guilty to all 11 counts at his next court appearance on Aug 9.
    Castanet News reached out to Sward for comment, but has not received a response
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    Re: Taxidermist facing charges That name kind of rings a bell

    I would suggest that the Federation cease all partnerships with this business.

    http://bcwf.net/index.php/membership/benefits?id=502
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    Re: Taxidermist facing charges That name kind of rings a bell

    lets not get our pitchforks out just yet !
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    Re: Taxidermist facing charges That name kind of rings a bell

    Quote Originally Posted by pnbrock View Post
    lets not get our pitchforks out just yet !
    Court documents indicate he plans on pleading guilty to all 11 counts at his next court appearance on Aug 9
    Kind of looks like there's a bit of a hay stack there ... just saying
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    Re: Taxidermist facing charges That name kind of rings a bell

    While I would understand if the person was yet to be tried and convicted, but it says he plans on pleading guilty to all charges. If he doesn't, I'll put my pitchfork away until judgment.
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    Re: Taxidermist facing charges That name kind of rings a bell

    The Swards have a few hunting related ventures, and are known for having high opinions of themselves.

    Crime + Punishment . . .
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    Re: Taxidermist facing charges That name kind of rings a bell

    Quote Originally Posted by Whonnock Boy View Post
    I would suggest that the Federation cease all partnerships with this business.

    http://bcwf.net/index.php/membership/benefits?id=502
    Agreed.........
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    Re: Taxidermist facing charges That name kind of rings a bell

    Lol I wondered how many would see his plee!! Be interesting to see how he obtained the animals.
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    Re: Taxidermist facing charges That name kind of rings a bell

    I know people that have hunted with them in the past who will remain nameless but this families hunting practices and ethics appear to be shady to say the least( taking ridiculously long shots at elk that you know are heading into your so called partners calls just so you can say you were the one who killed the elk is not only selfish but completely disrespectful) hence x partners!!!! ............... now the dad works at Cabela's in abby!
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    The Swards have a few hunting related ventures, and are known for having high opinions of themselves.

    Crime + Punishment . . .
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    Re: Taxidermist facing charges That name kind of rings a bell

    Are these the same ones that did the Canada in the rough episode and are friends with the Beasleys.
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