B.C. Man Penalized for Illicit Bighorn Ram Hunting
Friday, May 16, 2025, 4:21 pm
A British Columbia man faces a three-year hunting ban and a hefty $13,000 penalty after illegally killing a bighorn ram and then fibbing to authorities. The enforcement action underscores wildlife conservation efforts, with officials wryly noting that bending the rules comes at a steep, and perhaps well-earned, price.
B.C.’s Conservation Officer Service says much of the fine will go to the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation
NORTH VANCOUVER - A British Columbia man has been banned from hunting sheep in the province for three years after he illegally killed a bighorn ram and lied to authorities about where the hunt took place.
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