Charges Made Under Migratory Birds Convention Act

Conservation Officers in Lunenburg County charged five hunters on the opening day of the migratory game bird season for exceeding the daily bag limit of ducks.

"Several hunting-related charges have been laid in the past couple of weeks," said director of enforcement John Mombourquette. "With hunting seasons just beginning, we are reminding people of the strict hunting legislation and the emphasis that the province puts on hunting safety."

The five hunters were arrested and charged under the Migratory Birds Convention Act in two separate instances, receiving fines totaling $2,500. Fishery officers with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans assisted.

Conservation Officers also seized 46 sea ducks, six shotguns, lead ammunition, and a marine fuel can that was modified to smuggle extra ducks to shore. Two warnings were issued to the hunters for other offences.

Individuals charged under the Migratory Birds Convention Act can face a $300,000 maximum fine and six months imprisonment.

To help the province's conservation officers keep Nova Scotia's hunting season safe and sustainable, call 1-800-565-2224 with information on hunting regulation infractions.

For more information about hunting in Nova Scotia, visit www.gov.ns.ca/natr/wildlife/ .

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Conservation Officers in Lunenburg County charged five

hunters on the opening day of the migratory game bird season for

exceeding the daily bag limit of ducks.

Natural Resources director of enforcement John Mombourquette

says with hunting seasons just beginning, people are reminded of

the province's strict hunting legislation and the emphasis on

hunting safety.

The five hunters were arrested and charged under the

Migratory Birds Convention Act in two separate instances

receiving fines totaling $2,500. Fishery officers with the

Department of Fisheries and Oceans assisted.