CO activity around Marlbourough forest lately

[FamilyMan]

Anybody know why the COs are out in full force around Marlbourough forest lately? Been hunting there for years and never saw one. On Saturday I came out of the woods and an MNR truck happened to drive by and stop. 2 guys jumped out checked my paperwork, firearm and wanted to look in truck. I then watched them check other parked cars. On Sunday saw another CO heading somewhere in a hurry in the same area.

I don't mind them being out and doing spot checks but it's odd.

[MikePal]

When I was speaking with the CO's at the MNR in Kemptville last fall, there were quite open in that the are 'complaint driven'. So chances are there was a complaint put forward and know they're making their presence felt. ..AND..that's a good thing, far to many yahoo's out there ruining it for everyone else.

[FamilyMan]

Like I said, I didn't care about the spot check but I did ask if they were looking for anything or anyone in particular and they said no.

[sabmgb]

Agree, good thing to see them out there, way to often it is just a free for all out there, hunting or fishing.

[GW11]

There are recent threads on here that specifically name that forest as well. I'm sure they read this site and if they know that people are actively hunting in there it's worth a trip for them to check things out.

[greatwhite]

What area? On Paden road there is a fella who constantly calls the MNR and Police to harass hunters.

Anybody know why the COs are out in full force around Marlbourough forest lately? Been hunting there for years and never saw one. On Saturday I came out of the woods and an MNR truck happened to drive by and stop. 2 guys jumped out checked my paperwork, firearm and wanted to look in truck. I then watched them check other parked cars. On Sunday saw another CO heading somewhere in a hurry in the same area.

I don't mind them being out and doing spot checks but it's odd.

[yellow dog]

Anybody know why the COs are out in full force around Marlbourough forest lately? Been hunting there for years and never saw one. On Saturday I came out of the woods and an MNR truck happened to drive by and stop. 2 guys jumped out checked my paperwork, firearm and wanted to look in truck. I then watched them check other parked cars. On Sunday saw another CO heading somewhere in a hurry in the same area.

I don't mind them being out and doing spot checks but it's odd.

I didn't think that they could check inside your truck without permission ?

[greatwhite]

Unlike Police they don't need your permission.

I didn't think that they could check inside your truck without permission ?

[greatwhite]

Conservation officers are empowered to:

stop and/or inspect a vehicle, boat or aircraft
inspect firearms, ammunition, fish or game
inspect buildings or other places
[COLOR="#FF0000"]search with a warrant, and in circumstances requiring immediate action, without one
seize items related to an offence
ask questions relevant to the inspection
arrest anyone who has committed, is committing or is about to commit an offence under many of the acts they are authorized to enforce

[yellow dog]

I didn't think even the police could. Suspicion isn't a reason especially if your minding your own business and you happen to be somewhere that a crime may have been committed.