HIGHWAY 400 ENFORCEMENT CHECK FINDS 90 PER CENT OF ANGLERS OBEYING RULES

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May 27, 2008

 

HIGHWAY 400 ENFORCEMENT CHECK FINDS 90 PER CENT OF ANGLERS OBEYING RULES

 

Most anglers checked at the southbound Highway 400 Service Centre in the city of Vaughn, York Region, were obeying Ontario's fishing regulations.

 

The Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Transportation and the Ontario Provincial Police conducted the joint enforcement blitz on May 19, 2008. Officers checked for compliance with both provincial and federal fish and game regulations and paid special attention to Ontario's fishing regulations, out of season bass and proper transportation of fish.

 

Conservation officers checked approximately 300 anglers during the ten-hour operation and issued 25 charges for fish and wildlife related offences including:

 

- possessing bass out-of-season

- transporting fish whose species cannot be identified, and

- failing to produce a licence.

 

They also issued 11 warnings and took the opportunity to educate the public about over limits, seasons and proper transport techniques.

 

Conservation officers occasionally use roadside check stations to enforce fish and wildlife regulations.

 

To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact your local ministry office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

 

 

More violations here.

 

 

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