Two area hunters are being fined $6,000 for deer hunting offences.
Evan Stass from West Lorne pleaded guilty to a number of infractions including making a false statement to a conservation officer. He was fined $4,000.
Kevin Ball from Chatham was fined $2,000 after he pleaded guilty to hunting deer without a licence.
Conservation officers had responded to a trespassing complaint on a West Lorne property. Officers recorded statements from Stass that two deer had been harvested. However, officers say the hunting party including Stass, Ball and a third hunter had shot three deer.
The case was heard in court in late September.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry encourages residents to report any violation you may see to its tip line at 1-877-847-7667. The local ministry office can also be contacted for reported violations as can Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).