American hunter found guilty of illegally killing grizzly bear


THOMPSON CITIZEN

APRIL 4, 2017 09:22 AM


A hunter from South Carolina was ordered to pay $10,000 in fines and $2,000 in court costs after having been found guilty of illegally killing a grizzly bear in Northern Manitoba in 2017.

Carl Brown Jr. was sentenced for the illegal killing on March 29.

Manitoba Sustainable development was tipped off that a visiting licensed hunter had killed a grizzly bear while hunting in Northern Manitoba in June 2015, said a March 31 news release from the provincial government. The officers investigated and found the remains of a bear. DNA testing confirmed that it was a grizzly bear, which is considered protected under the Endangered Species and Ecosystems Act. Brown was charged in 2015 with killing an extirpated (no longer found in its former range) species.

Grizzly bears are mainly found in B.C., Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. They used to be found as far east as the Red River valley but had disappeared from Manitoba until a number of sightings in recent years in the province’s north.

People with information about illegal hunting activities can call their local Manitoba Sustainable Development office or the Turn In Poachers (TIP) line at 1-800-782-0076.

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Grizzly bears are mainly found in B.C., Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. They used to be found as far east as the Red River valley but had disappeared from Manitoba until a number of sightings in recent years in the province’s north.

The bears wander south from Nunavut occasionally, possibility they just might reclaim their old habitat.

Grizz

Convictions of this type should be dealt with by a mandatory FIVE YEAR gaol sentence and a total BAN on entering Canada, ever after.

Confiscation of guns, gear, vehicles and any valuables on hand should also be done.

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Originally posted by SNAP:
Convictions of this type should be dealt with by a mandatory FIVE YEAR gaol sentence and a total BAN on entering Canada, ever after.

Confiscation of guns, gear, vehicles and any valuables on hand should also be done.

Well, if you're hunting in an area where there are supposed to be only Blacks, you could be forgiven for making a mistake if you're not familliar with Grizzlies. I know of one case in Alberta where a farmer reported a Grizzly, was told it wsn't possible, shot the bear and guess what ? We've had a fair number of WMUs closed to baiting cause Grizzlies are showing up in places they weren't before, but most of us have at least a passing knowledge of the species.

Grizz

I worked for Alberta Environment in the early 90s and have considerable experience with Grizzlies.

However, the GUIDE and/or Outfitter is supposed to know????

Is this the same guy who is a big shot in the NWTF ???