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Originally Posted by Salavee
I think the Officer was trying to teach someone a lesson. She readily admitted that she had not passed the Hunter Ed course ,as was req d at that time she purchased her first License. That technically makes her unqualified to harvest any wildlife in Alberta from that time forward. I agree, it`s a pretty grey area but The CO charged her regardless. She has to try and dig her own way out and thats going to cost her some time & $$$$. Good move on the Officers part.
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And what did he teach her? To not trust F&W to be reasonable perhaps?
To fear them for sure.
What do you think she'll do in the future if she sees someone poaching? If I were her I wouldn't report it, because I could wind up being charged for some other mistake I made.
Clearly she made a mistake. If she were trying to get away with anything she would not have readily admitted she had not passed the course. That's not how law breakers operate.
Good law enforcement is about more then enforcing the letter of the law.
The intent of the law must also be considered.