BC’s Alpine Carnivore Busted for Poaching

[DiabeticKripple]

Albertas F&W released this statement today on FB.

A recent investigation by Fish and Wildlife officers resulted in convictions under the Wildlife Act of two individuals who received fines totaling more than $25,000.

A joint investigation was conducted with assistance from the B.C. Conservation Officer Service after it was determined that offences occurred in Alberta and B.C. between August 2020 and September 2021.

Their convictions include hunting without a licence, hunting in a closed season, unlawful possession of wildlife, unlawful export of wildlife, providing false information, as well as abusing licence requirements in relation to the killing of bighorn sheep, antlered moose and antlered elk within a protected wilderness area.

Significant fines related to illegal hunting activity serve as a strong deterrent to any would-be poachers. Anyone with information about any wildlife or fishery violation is encouraged to call the 24-hour Report A Poacher line at 1-800-642-3800, or online at https://www.alberta.ca/report-poacher.aspx
Callers can remain anonymous and could qualify for a reward



Here is BC’s statement naming Alpine Carnivore

The BC Conservation Officer Service received a request for assistance from Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers. The COS launched a joint investigation after additional wildlife-related offences were found to have occurred in BC.
Over two years until the spring of 2022, the COS General Investigations Section jointly investigated six locations across the province; executed three search warrants – including on a home and hunting TV show Alpine Carnivore business office - and seized numerous unlawfully killed wildlife from both BC and Alberta, as well as a rifle.
These BC searches helped secure multiple pieces of evidence, including sheep and moose parts that were later matched by DNA analysis to kill sites in Alberta. Shell casings from the sheep kill in Alberta also matched the firearm officers seized in BC.
“These actions showed a blatant disregard for fish and wildlife laws in BC and beyond. Unfortunately, cross-border poaching is not an unusual occurrence,” said COS Insp. Kyle Ackles, who oversees the GIS. “This was a complex file that was concluded due to the dedication and co-operation from our officers and colleagues in Alberta. We’d like to thank them for their tireless efforts.”
Court proceedings have now concluded in BC.
In BC court proceedings, Michel Beaulieu, host of the Alpine Carnivore TV show, pleaded guilty to allowing his hunting licence to be used by another party and received a $4,500 penalty.
Lynn Beaulieu pleaded guilty to hunting without a licence and received a $2,000 penalty. Both are also banned from hunting for one year.
All seized wildlife has been forfeited to the Crown.

[Smoky buck]

Not surprised

[britman101]

The fines should have been larger, more along the lines of $ 50 to $ 100, 000. And hunting licenses as well as the firearms licenses should have been suspended for a couple of years at least. This is a slap on the wrist for people who have abused and profited from the weak laws we have to exploit wildlife in Canada.

[SouthWestRanger]

Can’t say I’m surprised either. Always thought a couple episodes of their show looked fishy, they had an elk hunt in AB where they killed a big bull and the host was solo or appeared to be. Odd that he was able to hunt elk alone in a province other than his home.

[Samik]

Just another "killing for content" dirtbag.

[sheep]

I thought something seemed fishy when he was obviously hunting in Alberta using resident tags, then off to BC for stones with go guide...

I couldn't believe what I say when he caped his bighorn out!


I agree with the penalty being to light.

[pikeslayer22]

Originally Posted by SouthWestRanger

Can’t say I’m surprised either. Always thought a couple episodes of their show looked fishy, they had an elk hunt in AB where they killed a big bull and the host was solo or appeared to be. Odd that he was able to hunt elk alone in a province other than his home.

Think he’s from Alberta. Also could be Métis

[SouthWestRanger]

He lives in Kelowna I think but you’re right he could be Métis…

[Who Da Fisherman]

Originally Posted by pikeslayer22

Think he’s from Alberta. Also could be Métis

Métis can’t hunt everywhere, what WMU was this?
WDF

[Scott h]

Originally Posted by pikeslayer22

Think he’s from Alberta. Also could be Métis

Both of them are from Alberta and I think he still has a roofing business in Calgary and Edmonton, "Advanced Level Roofing". There's still a long list of new offences in the Salmon Arm area that are going to court.

[Mark]

So agree!!!

Originally Posted by britman101

The fines should have been larger, more along the lines of $ 50 to $ 100, 000. And hunting licenses as well as the firearms licenses should have been suspended for a couple of years at least. This is a slap on the wrist for people who have abused and profited from the weak laws we have to exploit wildlife in Canada.

[gordfishing]

Originally Posted by britman101

The fines should have been larger, more along the lines of $ 50 to $ 100, 000. And hunting licenses as well as the firearms licenses should have been suspended for a couple of years at least. This is a slap on the wrist for people who have abused and profited from the weak laws we have to exploit wildlife in Canada.

I agree the fines and suspensions don't seem to be much of a detomrant !!!
Everyone know the rules and regs before they start

[Pathfinder76]

Originally Posted by Smoky buck

Not surprised

Nor am I.

[Albertadiver]

Not many details. Would sure like to hear the rest of the story.

[tbrown]

His big Alberta bull elk video is super fishy. Not too many places that I know of have general rifles tags, in September, with that vegetation/topography. I basically stopped watching him when that video came out.


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[Redrider]

If you plan on hunting in K country, you better know where the boundaries are..
That place is cut up like Swiss cheese, and the CO are everywhere.

[pikeslayer22]

Originally Posted by tbrown

His big Alberta bull elk video is super fishy. Not too many places that I know of have general rifles tags, in September, with that vegetation/topography. I basically stopped watching him when that video came out.


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X2

[SouthWestRanger]

Originally Posted by pikeslayer22

X2

That’s the one that I feel most fishy about

[summit151]

Originally Posted by tbrown

His big Alberta bull elk video is super fishy. Not too many places that I know of have general rifles tags, in September, with that vegetation/topography. I basically stopped watching him when that video came out.


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Was that elk also shot in a refugee? Is that the one they are referring to?

[tbrown]

Originally Posted by summit151

Was that elk also shot in a refugee? Is that the one they are referring to?

I have no idea.

https://youtu.be/9wj_0KuKRzI?si=Phmg3GkS-Q-8pFnW

The last 10 min is actually when he get a bull.

That is a very good point about the ram registration coordinates. The fact that he would have lied shows that he knew.


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[Hilgy]

Originally Posted by DiabeticKripple

Albertas F&W released this statement today on FB.

A recent investigation by Fish and Wildlife officers resulted in convictions under the Wildlife Act of two individuals who received fines totaling more than $25,000.

A joint investigation was conducted with assistance from the B.C. Conservation Officer Service after it was determined that offences occurred in Alberta and B.C. between August 2020 and September 2021.

Their convictions include hunting without a licence, hunting in a closed season, unlawful possession of wildlife, unlawful export of wildlife, providing false information, as well as abusing licence requirements in relation to the killing of bighorn sheep, antlered moose and antlered elk within a protected wilderness area.

Significant fines related to illegal hunting activity serve as a strong deterrent to any would-be poachers. Anyone with information about any wildlife or fishery violation is encouraged to call the 24-hour Report A Poacher line at 1-800-642-3800, or online at https://www.alberta.ca/report-poacher.aspx
Callers can remain anonymous and could qualify for a reward



Here is BC’s statement naming Alpine Carnivore

The BC Conservation Officer Service received a request for assistance from Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers. The COS launched a joint investigation after additional wildlife-related offences were found to have occurred in BC.
Over two years until the spring of 2022, the COS General Investigations Section jointly investigated six locations across the province; executed three search warrants – including on a home and hunting TV show Alpine Carnivore business office - and seized numerous unlawfully killed wildlife from both BC and Alberta, as well as a rifle.
These BC searches helped secure multiple pieces of evidence, including sheep and moose parts that were later matched by DNA analysis to kill sites in Alberta. Shell casings from the sheep kill in Alberta also matched the firearm officers seized in BC.
“These actions showed a blatant disregard for fish and wildlife laws in BC and beyond. Unfortunately, cross-border poaching is not an unusual occurrence,” said COS Insp. Kyle Ackles, who oversees the GIS. “This was a complex file that was concluded due to the dedication and co-operation from our officers and colleagues in Alberta. We’d like to thank them for their tireless efforts.”
Court proceedings have now concluded in BC.
In BC court proceedings, Michel Beaulieu, host of the Alpine Carnivore TV show, pleaded guilty to allowing his hunting licence to be used by another party and received a $4,500 penalty.
Lynn Beaulieu pleaded guilty to hunting without a licence and received a $2,000 penalty. Both are also banned from hunting for one year.
All seized wildlife has been forfeited to the Crown.

I think you and i have a conversation a long time ago about this guy when we found his youtube channel. Guess we were right....

[SHEDHEAD]

In his Instagram pitty video he says they purchased a moose tag from an outfitter in Alberta. How exactly did he do this? Is he a licensed outfitter that is able to lease a tag? Is his buddy who's name the tag was in a licensed outfitter? All outfitter tag holders must be accompanied by a licensed guide at all times during the hunt. What outfitter did they get this tag from and which outfitter would allow someone other than the name on the tag to shoot a moose? This does not add up to me.

[fatboyz]

Originally Posted by SHEDHEAD

In his Instagram pitty video he says they purchased a moose tag from an outfitter in Alberta. How exactly did he do this? Is he a licensed outfitter that is able to lease a tag? Is his buddy who's name the tag was in a licensed outfitter? All outfitter tag holders must be accompanied by a licensed guide at all times during the hunt. What outfitter did they get this tag from and which outfitter would allow someone other than the name on the tag to shoot a moose? This does not add up to me.

That’s not exactly true. If you look in the regulations under outfitted hunts, the outfitter can leave the client in a blind or stand for the day. The hunter isn’t allowed to leave the blind or stand without the outfitter. This moose hunt doesn’t appear to be that type of hunt.

[Pathfinder76]

The sheep and moose tags are a head scratcher for sure. Was this a Covid rules thing?

[albertadave]

Originally Posted by SHEDHEAD

In his Instagram pitty video he says they purchased a moose tag from an outfitter in Alberta. How exactly did he do this? Is he a licensed outfitter that is able to lease a tag? Is his buddy who's name the tag was in a licensed outfitter? All outfitter tag holders must be accompanied by a licensed guide at all times during the hunt. What outfitter did they get this tag from and which outfitter would allow someone other than the name on the tag to shoot a moose? This does not add up to me.

Good questions. And why wasn’t the buddy also charged? And maybe the outfitter too?

[reddeerhunter]

We need to understand that some TV guys will bend rules for views. They have no idea half the time how many people are watching via cams and scopes. Not all TV guys. The pressure to harvest must really mess with their morals. No excuses. You will lose your sponsors fair and square. Until the next personality comes along. Need more hot ladies in there anyways. Better TV.


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[CAC255]

Opportunistic commercial POACHER- plain and simple. Disgusting.

[Sundancefisher]

From this article… more charges are coming.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...vore-1.7111438

B.C. court records show the couple are still facing several other illegal hunting charges.

The Beaulieus are charged with a combined three counts of failing to comply with the terms of a permit in relation to a January 2022 incident in Kelowna. Michel Beaulieu is accused of hunting or carrying a firearm without a licence in Beaverdell, B.C., in April 2022.

[Smoky buck]

Originally Posted by Sundancefisher

From this article… more charges are coming.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...vore-1.7111438

Also not surprised he is still under investigation for other possible incidents