Leamington Man Fined $3500 For Poaching Deer At Night October 15, 2009
A tip from the public to led to the conviction of a Leamington man for illegal hunting.
Parry Impens pleaded guilty to three offences under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, including careless hunting, night hunting and providing a false statement to a conservation officer. He was fined $3,500 and received a one-year hunting suspension.
The court heard that on the morning of December 6, 2008, a tip was received from a member of the public regarding a shot fired at night. Leamington Police Service and an Aylmer conservation officer investigated the complaint and determined that Impens had shot a deer before sunrise with a high-powered firearm. The shot passed through the deer and narrowly missed another hunter setting up for the day’s hunt.
It is unlawful and unsafe to discharge a firearm at night without due care and consideration for people and property. It is also illegal to use a rifle to hunt deer in this part of the province during the open season for deer.
Justice of the Peace Susan Hoffman heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on October 5, 2009
To report a natural resource violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact your ministry office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Charles Brooks, Aylmer District, 519-354-3613
Russell Brandon, Aylmer District, 519-773-4770
