hawkdog
06-30-2016, 02:46 PM
CHARGED
In June 2015 the COS received a public complaint relating to a video posted on social media of a male jumping from a boat onto the back of a moose. The COS identified the lake in the video as, Tuchodi Lakes near the town of Fort Nelson, BC.
As a result of the year-long COS investigation, a Report to Crown Counsel was submitted recommending charges against 2 males from Fort St. John. The two suspects have now been charged with 3 counts under The Wildlife Act for the following:
• S 27(3) harass wildlife with the use of a boat;
• S 29 attempt to capture wildlife; and
• S 30 hunt big game that is swimming.
A First appearance date was set for August 08, 2016 at 14:00 in Fort Nelson Provincial Court.
Environmental Violations can be reported 24/7 to the COS hotline
1-877-952-7277 (RAPP).
In June 2015 the COS received a public complaint relating to a video posted on social media of a male jumping from a boat onto the back of a moose. The COS identified the lake in the video as, Tuchodi Lakes near the town of Fort Nelson, BC.
As a result of the year-long COS investigation, a Report to Crown Counsel was submitted recommending charges against 2 males from Fort St. John. The two suspects have now been charged with 3 counts under The Wildlife Act for the following:
• S 27(3) harass wildlife with the use of a boat;
• S 29 attempt to capture wildlife; and
• S 30 hunt big game that is swimming.
A First appearance date was set for August 08, 2016 at 14:00 in Fort Nelson Provincial Court.
Environmental Violations can be reported 24/7 to the COS hotline
1-877-952-7277 (RAPP).