Bill 221 Would Increase Penalties for Poaching Protected Species
WINNIPEG — Swan River MLA Rick Wowchuk, PC Critic for Natural Resources, has introduced new legislation to increase fines for the illegal killing of protected wildlife species in Manitoba.
Bill 221 aims to deter poaching by raising penalties and aligning Manitoba’s laws with those in other western provinces. Wowchuk, an avid outdoorsman and lifelong advocate for conservation and hunter education, says stronger penalties are needed.
“As a proud hunter and conservationist, I believe we have a responsibility to protect the wildlife we hold dear to our heritage and our shared way of life in Manitoba,” said Wowchuk. “Strengthening these penalties sends a clear message to poachers that we take conservation seriously.”
Wowchuk is encouraging all MLAs to support Bill 221 and to help promote responsible hunting practices across the province.
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