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Eight Convicted in Alberta Cougar Hunt | Calgary News
Eight hunters, six from Alberta and two from the U.S., plead guilty to a string of illegal cougar and lynx poaching charges — including off-season hunts, banned tech use, and unlicensed kills — facing $135K in fines and 18.5 years of bans. The probe, sparked by a Drayton Valley outfitter, uncovered 11 illegal guided hunts across Alberta and exposed how such crimes threaten wildlife sustainability and legal hunting opportunities. Authorities warn these actions sabotage conservation, and the harsh penalties send a clear message: breaking the rules has steep consequences for Alberta’s natural…
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