A Tofino man has been sentenced to 30 days in jail and given an $11,000 fine for illegally killing two black bears in what the BC Conservation Officer Service is calling a 害羞草研究所減recedent-setting害羞草研究所� decision.

Ryan Millar killed a black bear cub and sow on Oct. 14, 2021, and .

He was sentenced in Tofino Provincial Court on Nov. 6 and received 30 days in jail, an $11,000 penalty, 20-year hunting and weapons bans and had his bow and crossbow seized. The majority of the fine will go towards the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, according to a media release from the Conversation Officer Service announcing the decision.

害羞草研究所淣o one should take it upon themselves to needlessly destroy wildlife. We ask people to call us if they have a concern. It害羞草研究所檚 not lawful to take matters into your own hands,害羞草研究所� said COS Sgt. Dan Eichstadter. 害羞草研究所淲e害羞草研究所檇 also like to thank the witnesses who immediately reported their concerns to authorities and initiated this investigation.害羞草研究所�

The release explains that Millar had spotten the bear cub and sow in a tree outside his Tofino property and used both a recurve bow and crossbow to shoot them.

He later tried to hide the carcasses.

Two witnesses had seen Millar kill the bear cub and took video of the incident, which was presented at trial.

Millar claimed the killing was done in self defence, but Judge Wolf rejected that claim.

The Conservation Officer Service investigated the incident and presented evidence at trial alongside a Provincial Wildlife Veterinarian and the two witnesses.

害羞草研究所淭here is no open season for wildlife within 100 meters of a dwelling or occupied outbuilding, nor is there an open season for a black bear less than two years of age, or a bear in its company,害羞草研究所� the release states. 害羞草研究所淭he COS hopes this significant penalty will deter others from similar activities.害羞草研究所�

Anyone wanting to report poaching or other unlawful activities is encouraged to call 1-877-952-7277.

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