Conservation officers are continuing enforcement to protect Manitoba’s natural resources through a variety of enforcement activities across the province with a dedicated effort against illegal night lighting, and commercial and sport fishing patrols.
Highlights from provincial hunting enforcement statistics for July 1 to Dec. 16 include:
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conservation officers conducted 131-night patrols designed and to stop illegal night hunting activities, 36 of which utilized aircraft, and:
— apprehended 11 separate night hunting parties.
— charged 24 individuals for night lighting: and
— seized 11 vehicles.
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charged 17 individuals with hunting within a moose conservation closure area.
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charged 37 individuals with loading a firearm in a vehicle or discharging a firearm from a vehicle.
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seized 64 firearms.
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executed five search warrants.
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conducted 11 fish and wildlife checkstops;
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conducted 45 decoy operations: and
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seized 36 illegally harvested big game animals including:
— 24 deer,
— five moose,
— six elk,
— one wolf.
The Manitoba Conservation Officer Service is committed to protecting and maintaining healthy wildlife populations, ensuring public safety, and enforcing applicable laws.