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MNR lays 70 charges and 150 warnings
News Release
MNR
The Ministry of Natural Resources laid 70 charges and issued 150 warnings during an eight-day enforcement blitz on Rainy River, located on the Canada/U.S. border.
From April 4 to 14, conservation officers from Fort Frances District checked 46 residents and 314 non-residents on Rainy River for compliance with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and the Ontario Fisheries Regulations.
Charges and warnings were issued for offences including:
*fishing without a licence
*possessing walleye of a prohibited length
*importing live bait from Minnesota into Ontario.
Conservation officers occasionally use enforcement blitzes and border point/roadside check stations to enforce fish and wildlife regulations.
For further information on fishing regulations, please consult the 2013 Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary
To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact your local ministry’s office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).