Ontario Conservation Officers Association

News- Windsor area man charged for careless use of a firearm and fined $5000 plus one year automatic suspension. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) wants to remind hunters that discharging your firearm on or across a roadway is both dangerous and illegal. As well, hunters should be aware of their targets and beyond, prior to discharging their firearms. An investigation by the MNRF has resulted in a Windsor man being fined $5,000, along with his hunting pri...vileges being suspended for one year and a requirement to retake the mandatory hunter safety course for shooting down a roadway. Joseph Clark pleaded guilty to carelessly using a firearm to hunt. Court heard that on October 19, 2019, conservation officers were on patrol on Moran Lake Road, near the village of Caramat, when Clark was stopped for inspection by officers. Investigation revealed that Clark had discharged multiple rounds from his high-powered rifle down the maintained roadway while aiming at a moose. Justice of the Peace Bernard Coran heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Geraldton on January 12, 2021, via teleconference. MNRF conservation officers continue to patrol and protect our natural resources during the current COVID-19 pandemic and would like to remind everyone that by respecting seasons, sanctuaries, bag and possession limits we all help ensure our natural resources stay healthy. Visit Ontario's website to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19. To report a natural resource violation or provide information about an unsolved case, members of the public can call the ministry TIPS line toll free at 1-877-847-7667 or contact your local ministry office. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS. For more information about unsolved cases, please visit ontario.ca/mnrftips.

NEWS - Dryden area man shoots from within his vehicle at a deer decoy placed by Conservation Officers. Conservation Officers were responding to multiple complaints of people shooting at deer from within their vehicles and trespassing on private property. Following Provincial laws gives wildlife a voice without being poached by humans.... To report on going crimes you can report tips anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS https://news.ontario.ca//dryden-area-man-fined-5500-for-at

#NoIceIsSafeIce please use common sense and #KnowBeforeYouGo #ThinIce #Ontario

#CrimeStoppers allows you to remain anonymous while giving fish and wildlife a voice of protection from poaching or profits! 1-800-222-TIPS

NEWS - Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada are looking to hire 100 Fisheries Officers over the next 2 years!

NEWS - Conservation Officers need the public’s help identifying the latest offenders who have dumped garbage in the Gananoque Provincial Wildlife Area. Do you know who’s turning a wildlife area into a garbage dump? On November 12th, 2020, hunters reported garbage had been dumped along the roadway in the wildlife area. This has been an ongoing problem. MNRF has attempted to restrict vehicular access to the area due to the dumping of construction waste and other garbage. The g...ate is frequently vandalized and has been open since the spring. Even when the gate is locked, the area remains accessible by ATV, snowmobile, on foot and by other non-motorized means. If you know anything about the garbage dumping please call 1-877-MNR-TIPS (1-877-847-7667). MNRF conservation officers continue to patrol and protect our natural resources during the current COVID 19 outbreak and would like to remind everyone that by respecting seasons, sanctuaries, bag and possession limits we all help ensure our natural resources stay healthy. To report a natural resource violation or provide information about an unsolved case, you can call the ministry TIPS line toll free at 1-877-847-7667 or contact your local ministry office. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS. For more information about unsolved cases, please visit ontario.ca/mnrftips.

#WeRemember #Ontario #Canada

Cold Water & Hypothermia please take care of yourselves this fall during the cold water period by wearing a #pfd or #lifejacket enjoy #Ontario outdoors! #WhatGetsYouOutdoors

We the members of the Ontario Conservation Officers Association and Conservation Officers across the province send our heart felt condolences to the family and colleagues of PC Marc Hovingh of the Ontario Provincial Police. We have lost a #Hero #HeroesInLife #Ontario

NEWS -Today the Ontario Conservation Officers Association made a donation to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund in support of Canadian Veterans and their families. The #OCOA normally donates a wreath but this will help more veterans #WeRemember We encourage you to do the same!

Please slow down and move over for stopped #ConservationOfficers and #EmergencyVehicles #Ontario

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario as the sun goes down and another week comes to a close. The #NorthernVigil (pictured right) will be out of the water soon as we prepare for the cold water season! Lets enjoy the warm temps now and have a great weekend Ontario!

NEWS - Ontario Conservation Officer’s Seek Public Assistance in Illegally Shot and Killed White Moose. You can call Crime Stoppers and leave an anonymous tip at 1-800-222-TIPS or contact the MNRF Tips Line at 1-877-847-7667.