Man shoots fake deer from vehicle. Gets fined
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 by: SooToday.com Staff
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Hefty fines for shooting deer decoy from vehicle
An Echo Bay man has been fined a total of $2,500 for illegal hunting after he shot at a deer decoy from a vehicle.
Kevin Duchesne of Echo Bay pleaded guilty to three charges and was fined $1,000 for discharging a firearm from a vehicle, $1,000 for the careless use of a firearm and $500 for trespassing to hunt.
He was also banned from hunting in Ontario for five years and was ordered to re-take the Ontario Hunter Education Course.
Court heard that on November 19, 2011, Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers set up a white-tailed deer decoy in a privately owned farm field in Aberdeen Township, in the Algoma District.
Conservation officers had received several complaints from members of the public about illegal hunting activity in the area.
During the decoy operation, Duchesne fired at the deer decoy from inside his vehicle.
He did not have permission from the owner to hunt in the field.
After firing the shot he fled the scene and threw his rifle from the vehicle.
The rifle was recovered by the ministry’s Canine Services Unit.
Justice of the Paula J. Nichols heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Sault Ste. Marie, on September 6, 2012.
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).
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Cam 9/19/2012 3:30:04 PM ReportWow there is stupid and then there is stupid
grizzlypaul 9/19/2012 3:45:40 PM ReportI would not shoot from my vechile,( and only during hunting season) but when i would have realized it was a fake I would have shot it to pieces.
Gater 9/19/2012 5:28:52 PM ReportGood News should be banned from hunting for 10 years and $5000.00 fine min..
Poachers:Is a thief stealing resources from the tax payer.
the coach 9/19/2012 8:48:47 PM ReportThis guy should be on F Troop.
Pick 9/19/2012 9:43:20 PM ReportHi, Yikes.That`s to much. There is a good one for the MNR. Pick
Dead End Kid 9/19/2012 9:57:45 PM ReportIt's scary to think that some people drive around with a loaded shotgun sitting on the seat beside them. Another good reason not to get into road rage altercations with people. You never who you are going up against.
speed7 9/19/2012 10:21:57 PM ReportBig mistake throwing his rifle away. It's that thing called a gun registy and that is how they found you. Still he deserves what he gets... stupid to fire a gun from your vehicle anyone can get hurt in the process
Bad Dawg 9/20/2012 2:58:32 AM Reportyeah he needs a longer ban and a a higher fine.
to the guy who says he would blast it to peices.... you would not of had permission to hunt there... you are the reason why so many owners won't let responsible hunters hunt on their land..... your as much of dumbass as this guy
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