Wildlife Crime Crest
A group of concerned anglers who
frequent the U of T zooboards wanted to find a way that they could express
their views on illegal activities, and encourage others to do the same.
Someone suggested that a patch, stating their views and the number for
"Crime Stoppers", might make law-breakers think twice and inform honest
sportsmen about what they could do and who they could call when they see
someone breaking the law.
If you see someone breaking
the law, you have a couple of options. If you think that they are
unintentionally breaking the law, you might want to approach them and let
them know what they are doing wrong. Some people honestly don't know
that they are breaking the law and a little education can often solve the
problem immediately. If you think that they are deliberately breaking the
law, you can report it to "Crime Stoppers". Crime Stoppers will then
report it to the proper authorities. The MNR doesn't have to catch
them in the act. Just make a mental (or written) note of what they are
wearing and look like, date and time, what they are doing, and if you have
an opportunity, follow them to their car and get the license plate. Then
report everything you can to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. It's
important to give as good a description as you can of them and their conduct.
Snagging fish, keeping over-limits, poaching and other wildlife violations
are crimes. Do your part and report these crimes.
Martin Fischer |
