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Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
Know the rules before fishing in P.E.I.
A day of fishing in P.E.I. may seem like a great way to relax, but conservationists and enforcement officers say anglers should bear some things in mind before casting off. Rosie MacFarlane, at P.E.I.'s forests, fish and wildlife division, says the temperature plays a factor. To make sure there continue to be species to fish for, anglers should take note of how the warm weather and other factors affect sustainability. 'Harm can be reduced by fishing in the early morning when temperatures are cooler, minimizing handling of fish, and using single-point, single-hook lures or flies,' MacFarlane said in a statement to The Guardian. In P.E.I., fishing licences are required for inland fishing and they can be purchased online, at one of the forest, fish and wildlife offices, or most fishing tackle stores. Anglers under 16 years of age do not require an angling licence. Rules are in effect to protect the long-term sustainability of each fish species, MacFarlane added, and it is up to the fisher to know what they are. P.E.I. anglers should familiarize themselves with the 2025 Angling Summary before leaving their homes, as there are some rivers with special conservation zones with different rules, she said. One area where people are not allowed to fish is in a fishway, also known as a fish ladder, she said. 'It is unlawful to angle or attempt to catch fish within a fishway or to fish within 23 metres downstream from the lower entrance of a fishway,' MacFarlane said. There are rules related to trout, smelt and perch on how many can be retained and what sizes can be retained, she added. 'Anglers can also fish for salmon; however, the fish must be released immediately with the least possible harm to the fish. The federal government also has rules related to saltwater and coastal fishing, such as bass, flounder, and mackerel,' said MacFarlane. Justice and Public Safety's conservation officers enforce legislation and rules related to angling, said MacFarlane. Some rules to keep in mind, according to the province, are that artificial flies cannot have more than two hooks, using an artificial light or flame of any kind of fishing inland is prohibited, as jigging, snaring or spearing fish. Fishers are also prohibited from operating a motorboat while intoxicated, littering, or keeping live sport fish. Poaching and other violations can be reported to a conservation officer online, MacFarlane said. 'Penalties and fines can vary based on applicable legislation,' she said. 'As an example, failing to comply or contravention of the Wildlife Conservation Act could lead to a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $2,000.' Yutaro Sasaki is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter, a position funded by the federal government. He can be reached at ysasaki@ and followed on X @PEyutarosasaki . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Malay Mail
Museum owner fined RM300,000 for possessing wildlife parts including orangutan skull, elephant tusks
KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — An art museum owner was fined RM300,000 by the Sessions Court here yesterday for possessing various protected wildlife parts without a licence or special permit last year. Judge Mohd Zaki Mohd Salleh sentenced Yiu Shoou Rang, 66, after he pleaded guilty to eight amended charges. The court also ordered nine months' imprisonment in default of payment. Yiu subsequently paid the fine. Yiu was charged with four counts of possessing, without a special permit, protected wildlife parts, including an orangutan skull, two estuarine crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) skulls, and seven elephant tusks, all of which are fully protected species under the Second Schedule of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716). The offences were committed at a business premises in Central Market, Jalan Hang Kasturi, around 3.20pm on January 8, 2024. He was charged under Section 68(1)(b) of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010, which carries a fine of between RM50,000 and RM500,000, or imprisonment for up to three years, or both. Yiu also faced four additional charges of possessing other wildlife parts without a valid licence at the same time and location. These included 150 parts of wild boar (Sus scrofa), 10 porcupine quills and six parts of sambar deer. These charges were brought under Section 60(1)(a) of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716), which provides for a maximum fine of RM50,000, imprisonment for up to three years, or both, upon conviction. However, five additional charges previously brought against Yiu were taken into consideration by the court under Section 171A of the Criminal Procedure Code. Deputy public prosecutor Suhaila Rashid urged the court to impose a sentence commensurate with the severity of the offence to serve as a deterrent. In mitigation, defence counsel Teh See Khoon pleaded for a lenient sentence, submitting that the items in question were part of an Orang Asli collection intended for museum display. — Bernama
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
Art museum owner fined RM300k for illegal wildlife parts possession
KUALA LUMPUR: An art museum owner has been fined RM300,000 by the Sessions Court for illegally possessing protected wildlife parts without a licence. Yiu Shoou Rang, 66, pleaded guilty to eight amended charges and was also sentenced to nine months' imprisonment if he failed to pay the fine, which he later settled. The charges included possession of an orangutan skull, two estuarine crocodile skulls, and seven elephant tusks—all fully protected species under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010. The offences took place at a business premises in Central Market, Jalan Hang Kasturi, on January 8, 2024. Yiu also faced four additional charges for possessing 150 wild boar parts, 10 porcupine quills, and six sambar deer parts without a valid licence. These offences fall under Section 60(1)(a) of the Wildlife Conservation Act, which carries penalties of up to RM50,000 in fines or three years' imprisonment. Deputy public prosecutor Suhaila Rashid pushed for a deterrent sentence, while defence counsel Teh See Khoon argued for leniency, stating the items were part of an Orang Asli collection meant for museum display. Five other charges were taken into consideration by the court. - Bernama
Daily Express
11-07-2025
- Daily Express
Vietnamese man's 4-year jail term for keeping leopard parts reinstated
Published on: Friday, July 11, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 By: V Anbalagan, FMT Text Size: Nguyen Van Tien claimed he was given 54 portions of leopard to take home when he met several other Vietnamese nationals here in Malaysia. (Wikipedia pic) PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has reinstated a Vietnamese man's four-year jail term for illegal possession of 54 leopard parts, after allowing the prosecution's appeal on the inadequacy of his sentence. A three-member bench chaired by Justice Hashim Hamzah said they were restoring the jail term imposed by the sessions court on Nguyen Van Tien as the offence relating to wildlife is serious. 'We set aside the High Court ruling which had imposed a two-year jail term. The penalty of a RM300,000 fine, or 12 months' imprisonment, however, remains,' he said. Justices Zaini Mazlan and Noorin Badaruddin were also on the bench. Nguyen was caught by wildlife rangers on Dec 12, 2023 at Taman Negara in Pahang with the leopard parts, weapons and tools. He was charged under Section 68(1)(b) of the Wildlife Conservation Act with keeping any part or derivative of a totally protected wildlife without a special permit. Those found guilty may be jailed for up to 15 years and fined a minimum of RM150,000. The leopard is a protected species in Malaysia. It is on a special list in the Act which carries some of the most severe penalties in the law. On April 24, 2024, the Raub sessions court sentenced Ngyuen to four years' jail and a fine of RM300,000 after he pleaded guilty at the second mention of the case. In September, the High Court reduced his jail term by two years but maintained the fine. Nguyen had also faced three charges under the Taman Negara (Pahang) (Amendment) Enactment 2018 for trespassing and illegal possession of weapons and tools, for which the court sentenced him to 24 months' jail on each charge. The court ordered the jail terms to be served concurrently, and Nguyen did not appeal against the sentences. Today, Nguyen, who came to seek employment in Malaysia, claimed that he met several other Vietnamese nationals who gave him the leopard meat in 54 portions to take home. 'I'm sorry for being ignorant of Malaysian laws regarding the protection of wildlife,' he said through a Vietnamese interpreter as he was not represented by a lawyer. He pleaded to the court to maintain the two-year jail term so that he could return home to care for his aged parents, his four children and his wife. Deputy public prosecutor Aznee Salmie Ahmad said the court should be at the forefront of creating awareness on wildlife protection by imposing a deterrent sentence. She said protected wildlife was a national heritage. 'The offender was bold enough to commit the offence at our national park,' she said, adding that a clear message must be sent to all that Malaysia was committed to conserving its wildlife. Aznee said the Court of Appeal should interfere and correct the sentence imposed by the High Court, which she described as manifestly inadequate. Representatives of Traffic South East Asia, a wildlife trade monitoring network, and Justice for Wildlife Malaysia were present to observe the proceedings. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Time of India
2 held with 22 turtles in Pratapgarh
Pratapgarh: A joint team of Lalganj police and the forest department on Saturday night arrested two smugglers identified as Alok Bharti (20) and Kapil Bharati (23), both residents of Ajhara and rescued 22 protected species of turtles and a bike from their possession. The arrest of the two smugglers was made near the Salem Bhadari trisection on Saturday night during a checking drive. The arrested persons were booked under sections 9, 39, and 51 of the Wildlife Conservation Act. Police said that the two smugglers were involved in catching turtles from the local rivers and then selling them in markets at higher prices. They were involved in such act for the past one year.
