Hunter’s Attempt to Cover Up Deer Kill Proves Costly
A Pennsylvania hunter must pay $2,000 in fines for charges related to attempting to cover up his deer kill.
Edward Krakowski of Millville, Pennsylvania, was convicted under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and fined $1,000 for making false statements to a Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officer and $1,000 for failing to immediately attach a valid hunting game seal to his harvested deer. Krakowski is also prohibited from hunting in Ontario for one year.
Court heard that on November 8, 2009, conservation officers came across Krakowski on the Maybrun Road, south of Kenora, and found blood on him and his hunting equipment. Krakowski told officers that he did not shoot a deer, but helped another hunter to field dress one. Upon investigation, officers found footprints from the area where Krakowski’s vehicle was parked to a freshly harvested buck deer, untagged and covered in brush, about two kilometres away. Officers seized Krakowski’s firearm and hunting equipment which will be returned once his fines are paid. The deer meat was donated to charity.
Justice of the Peace Roger C. McCraw, Jr., heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Kenora, April 13, 2010.
To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact your local ministry officer during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Joan Hubay, Kenora District, 807-468-2583
Jeff Milloy, Kenora District, 807-468-2554
