HOYTarcher
07-14-2005, 09:00 AM
McMahon busted again!
How does this guy stay in business?
Many of you likely read about him being busted and convicted in 2003 (see link) for fraud and other illegal activities.
http://www.bowzone.ca/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=195
He was caught again recently see story below.
Outfitter caught baiting: Vegreville District
A Lloydminster man’s illegal activity came to a halt after Fish and Wildlife officers located a client hunting over a pile of bait. On Mar. 1, 2005 Lloyd A. McMahon, 54, of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan was convicted on the charge of setting out prohibited items (bait) as specified to hunt big game. As a result, McMahon was handed a $12,500 fine and a seized hunting stand was ordered forfeited to the Crown. This judgement arose as a result of trial on Jan. 18, 2005. On Nov. 24, 2003 Vegreville and Vermillion Fish and Wildlife officers were working in an area southeast of Two Hills. A foot patrol into property in the area found a non-resident alien hunter that was hunting white-tailed deer from a stand. The stand was overlooking a pile of bait found about 150 metres away. The bait consisted of oats and peas recently placed there that would naturally attract deer. The property the non-alien resident was hunting on was native bush and parkland with no areas broken up for cropland or pasture. The stand and bait was located in a dried up slough bottom. A trail had been cleared through the bush from the main access road to get to the slough and stand. The trail that provided access to this location was beyond a locked gate and was also posted to keep people out. The client provided his co-operation by advising, in a statement, his activity and knowledge of the bait and licensing arrangements to hunt deer in Alberta. Further investigation revealed that the property was owned by McMahon and that his company had contracted the hunt with the non-resident alien. A search warrant was executed on the property the following day. The stand was dismantled, seized and ordered forfeited.
APOS is supposed to have a code of ethics and the ability to shut down bad outfitters. Why are Great White Holdings and McMahon allowed to continue to outfit/guide in Alberta.
Many may remember the outcry that followed Great White Holdings being allowed to advertise in the Hunting Regulation the first year they went private due McMahons previous record. The ads were subsequently pulled. Again where is APOS on this issue and why is nothing being done to pull this guys licence!!
How does this guy stay in business?
Many of you likely read about him being busted and convicted in 2003 (see link) for fraud and other illegal activities.
http://www.bowzone.ca/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=195
He was caught again recently see story below.
Outfitter caught baiting: Vegreville District
A Lloydminster man’s illegal activity came to a halt after Fish and Wildlife officers located a client hunting over a pile of bait. On Mar. 1, 2005 Lloyd A. McMahon, 54, of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan was convicted on the charge of setting out prohibited items (bait) as specified to hunt big game. As a result, McMahon was handed a $12,500 fine and a seized hunting stand was ordered forfeited to the Crown. This judgement arose as a result of trial on Jan. 18, 2005. On Nov. 24, 2003 Vegreville and Vermillion Fish and Wildlife officers were working in an area southeast of Two Hills. A foot patrol into property in the area found a non-resident alien hunter that was hunting white-tailed deer from a stand. The stand was overlooking a pile of bait found about 150 metres away. The bait consisted of oats and peas recently placed there that would naturally attract deer. The property the non-alien resident was hunting on was native bush and parkland with no areas broken up for cropland or pasture. The stand and bait was located in a dried up slough bottom. A trail had been cleared through the bush from the main access road to get to the slough and stand. The trail that provided access to this location was beyond a locked gate and was also posted to keep people out. The client provided his co-operation by advising, in a statement, his activity and knowledge of the bait and licensing arrangements to hunt deer in Alberta. Further investigation revealed that the property was owned by McMahon and that his company had contracted the hunt with the non-resident alien. A search warrant was executed on the property the following day. The stand was dismantled, seized and ordered forfeited.
APOS is supposed to have a code of ethics and the ability to shut down bad outfitters. Why are Great White Holdings and McMahon allowed to continue to outfit/guide in Alberta.
Many may remember the outcry that followed Great White Holdings being allowed to advertise in the Hunting Regulation the first year they went private due McMahons previous record. The ads were subsequently pulled. Again where is APOS on this issue and why is nothing being done to pull this guys licence!!