23 charges laid after fly-in enforcement near Geraldton
Jun 24, 2018 04:53PM ● By Editor
The enforcement patrol took place over three days north of Geraldton.
From CBC News - June 22, 2018
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says 23 charges were laid and 18 warnings issued during a three-day aerial enforcement.
The patrol focused on remote outpost camps on lakes north of Geraldton. It took place last week.
The ministry says enforcement officers checked 80 fly-in anglers for compliance with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, Ontario Fishery Regulations and Small Vessel Regulations.
A variety of charges and warnings were issued, including possessing a fish of a prohibited size, having open liquor in a vessel and failing to have a lifejacket.
Fish seized during the blitz were donated to charity.