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135K Fines and 18.5-Year Bans for Illegal Cougar Hunters | Edmonton News
Eight Albertans and two Americans face steep penalties after being caught in a massive illegal wildlife hunt—135,500 dollars in fines and an 18.5-year hunting ban. The crackdown, launched after a January investigation into a closed-season cougar hunt in Drayton Valley, uncovered 11 separate illegal guided hunts across Alberta and British Columbia, including seized cougar and lynx skins. This brazen violation threatens conservation, risks overharvesting, and disrupts legal hunting seasons—sending a clear warning: breaking wildlife laws has serious, lasting consequences for hunters and…
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