A hunter has pled guilty in 琉璃神社 courts for killing an illegal bull moose, and has been fined accordingly.

On the morning of Nov. 11, a 琉璃神社 Conservation Officer came across a pickup truck coming down Glenrosa Road, in West 琉璃神社.

The driver, Richard Fischer, was found to be in possession of an illegal bull moose, which he shot that morning.

鈥淗e had taken steps to cover up the fact that it was illegal, however during the morning investigation, these steps were uncovered,鈥� explained the BC Conservation Officer Service in a statement.

The officer found the moose hidden under an ATV and ramp, in the box of the truck. At the kill site, the officer located the moose鈥檚 head, and antlers, chopped off with an axe. Although Fischer had removed the brow points, the antlers still depicted a 3x3 point bull moose, according to the conservation service.

This is considered immature, and illegal. The moose and Fischer鈥檚 firearm used to kill the animal were seized.

On Dec. 21, Fischer pled guilty on two charges under the BC Wildlife Act and was fined $4,900. He was also issued a one-year court-ordered hunting license suspension and must undergo training before hunting again.

Report violations by calling the RAPP line, at 1-877-952-7277.

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