The Bear Facts - 25 Things Every Black Bear Hunter Should Know Despite divided opinion about the political correctness of bear hunting, it is something every hunter
should try at least once. But a word of caution, if you want to make the most of your outings, there are
a few key things you should know. The more knowledgeable you are, the better your chances of tagging a trophy.
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Quebec Hunters Asked to Donate to Cree Communities 09/29/08
The Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune (MRNF), Nord-du-Québec region, invites hunters to submit to the Department on a voluntary basis the pelts and antlers of moose bagged during the sport hunting season for use for handicraft purposes by the Cree communities present on its territory. [Comments?]
Quebec MNR Breaks Poaching Network 04/02/08
At 6:00 a.m. on March 28th, the wildlife protection officers of Québec's Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la faune (MRNF) ended the illegal activities of a group of poachers working mainly in the Mansonville area. [Comments?]
Quebec and New Brunswick Stop Large Scale Poaching Ring 01/26/07
Starting at 6:00 am January 25th, wildlife protection officers from Québec's Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune, New Brunswick and Environment Canada have put a stop to the illegal activities of a group of poachers active in the Gaspé and northern New Brunswick regions. [2 Comments]
Wing Quon Enterprises Charged with Possession and Sale of Endangered Species 09/04/06
Environment Canada has laid 14 charges against Wing Quon Enterprises Ltd. for allegedly importing CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) specimens without the required permits and for unlawfully possessing and distributing medicines containing Tiger, Bear, Pangolin, Musk Deer and Rhinoceros derivatives. [15 Comments]
Quebec-Based Poaching Ring Dismantled in Alberta 03/10/06
Five people entered guilty pleas in Alberta Provincial Court in Wainwright, to breaking provincial and federal wildlife regulations. On February 2, 2006, the Court fined the five people a total of $26,750, and barred each individual from hunting in Alberta for five years. [Comments?]
Seven Quebec Deer Hunters Fined $7,230 12/16/05
Seven Quebec hunters were recently convicted of 13 Saskatchewan Wildlife Act
violations and fined a total of $7,230 for over-limit hunting and illegally
tagging big game animals with Manitoba hunting licence tags. [Comments?]
Public Funerals for Mr. Nicolas Rochette and Mr. Fernand Vachon 11/12/05
To pay tribute to Mr. Nicolas Rochette and Mr. Fernand Vachon, both wildlife
protection officers of the Chaudière-Appalaches Region who died in the line of
duty on Saturday, November 5th, public funerals will be held on November 15, 2005, [Comments?]
Resident Sentenced to $47,456 in Fines for Poaching Activities 03/18/05
A resident of the city of Lévis, Québec, pleaded guilty in the Court of Québec, Criminal and Penal Chamber, to 45 charges relating to the purchase, sale and possession of black bear gall bladders for the purpose of illegal interprovincial trade. He was sentenced to pay of $47,456 in fines and court costs. [Comments?]
Wildlife Protection Officers Put an End to Major Poaching Activities 11/12/04
Wildlife protection officers from the ministère des Ressources naturelles, de la Faune et des Parcs du Québec (MRNFP) put an end to illegal hunting and fishing practices by individuals active in Abitibi and in the James Bay region as well as in Nunavik in Nord-du-Québec. [Comments?]
Permit Required to Import Canadian Hunter-Harvested Game Meat 08/08/03
Hunters can immediately begin bringing wild ruminant meat products intended for their personal use into the United States, but will need a “Veterinary Services Special Permit for the Importation of Hunter-Harvested Wild Ruminant Meat,” along with one of the following: a valid Canadian export certificate for game meat, or a copy of a valid hunting license or a valid hunting tag. [Comments?]
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