The Ministry of Natural Resources says a Lakefield man has pleaded guilty to carelessly shooting a gun while hunting and trespassing on Crown Land near Peterborough.
The man received $5,500 in fines and a five-year licence suspension. He must also complete a hunter education course.
According to MNR, a Peterborough court heard that an argument took place between the man and another group of hunters on October 1st.
He then fired a 12-gauge shotgun across a pond, hitting one hunter and damaging the group’s decoys. He also claimed to be on private property, when he was, in fact, on Crown land.
MNR says if you experience a similar problem while you’re hunting, you can report it to the Ministry’s TIPS line at 1-877-847-7667.
