An investigation initiated by Pierceland conservation officers in the fall of 2011 has led to the conviction of a New Brunswick man for outfitting without an outfitter's licence.
Michel Lanteigne was fined $12,000 after pleading guilty to two charges under The Saskatchewan Outfitter and Guide Regulations in Meadow Lake Provincial Court.
Lanteigne fined $10,000 for illegal outfitting and he was also convicted of unlawfully advertising his availability to act as an outfitter and fined an additional $2,000.
A complaint prompted the initial investigation, according to a government press release. Saskatchewan conservation officers collected evidence over the next two years, working with New Brunswick conservation officers.
"Unlawful outfitting takes away from legitimate outfitters and hunters, while hindering our ability to manage Saskatchewan's white-tailed deer, moose and bear populations," Ministry of Environment Compliance and Enforcement Director Ken Aube said.
"Our officers worked closely with their colleagues in New Brunswick to bring this case to a successful conclusion, which we hope will deter others who may think about abusing our wildlife resources."
Anyone who suspects wildlife, fisheries, forestry or environmental violations, is urged to call a local Ministry of Environment office, Saskatchewan's toll-free Turn in Poachers line at 1-800-667-7561 or #5555 for SaskTel cellular subscribers, or report a violation online at www.saskatchewan.ca/conservation.
