Here is part of the story, but I am sure buddy can fill us in on the rest of the details about the poor, wrongly persecuted guy:Originally Posted by Gatehouse
Yeah, lets hear the full story.
http://canlii.ca/t/2ds4f
In view of the appellant's failure to respond to the fines, probationary orders and minimal custodial terms that have followed his 160 earlier convictions for hunting-related offences since 1980, the trial sentence was as realistic as the statute permitted.For myself, I would add that the Attorneys General of Canada and Alberta should urgently consider the bringing of civil injunction proceedings against Mota to enjoin his future use, or even possession, of all firearms as a supplementary sanction against his unremittent taking of wildlifeFrom the facts of this case and from Mota's record (which I attach to these reasons) it may safely be concluded that Mota does little but kill wildlife in order to sell the animal's parts and trophies either for profit or to derive some Stone-age gratification from what he is doing. Apart from profit considerations he shows little discrimination in what he hunts, when he hunts and where he hunts. In mitigation Mr. Rice tells us that he doubts Mota's acceptance or even understanding of any restraints on the taking of wildlife. Hence wild animals found in Canada's national parks, those out of season or located in prohibited or protected areas give him no pause. Nor does sex, specie or rarity. In this case he shot a herd bull American Bison (described by locals as "the big one" from a herd of 300) within the boundaries of Wood Buffalo National Park. Its mounted head was found in Mota's van alongside 21 other wildlife heads.
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