Fines totaling nearly $10,000 were recently handed out to an outfitter and two American hunters.
The outfitter, 31 year old George Keewatin of Kamsack was fined $7,000 and the hunters were fined $1,400 each.
The guide was only authorized to provide guiding services on the Mosquito First Nation, while the hunter’s deer licenses were valid only on First Nations land.
The trio was more than 70 kilometres outside reserve land when they were charged last fall.
The fines were handed out in North Battleford Provincial Court on June 8.
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Environment says outfitting and guiding in unauthorized areas is a serious issue and this type of activity hinders other outfitters following the rules.
If anyone suspect wildlife, fisheries, forestry or environmental violations they are asked to call the local Ministry of Environment office or the Turn in Poachers line at 1-800-667-7561