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In Saskatchewan, a Sale of Wildlife Permit is required to sell most animal parts. However, big game antlers that have been separated from the skull can be sold without a permit, but only if the animal was taken with a valid hunting licence and the tag accompanies the antlers. Shed antlers can be sold without a permit.

In November 2018, officers executed a search warrant and located 314 antlers, plus 19 complete sets of antlers and horns from wild elk, moose, white-tailed and mule deer, as well as five African species. Several firearms were seized during the search due to unsafe storage, including two loaded firearms.

Wehrkamp received a total of $36,500 in fines, which have been paid in full, and a five-year hunting suspension. In addition, the court ordered that Wehrkamp must not sell, transfer or move antlers without providing notice to a conservation officer for the next five years to ensure compliance with the Wildlife Act and Regulations. Two firearms and all the seized antlers and horns were forfeited to the Crown.

Wehrkamp was also placed on 12 months probation. The conditions include a $200 charitable donation to Ducks Unlimited Canada, submitting to a search of any residence and out-buildings by conservation officers without warrant, and submitting to an inspection of his residence to ensure adequate storage for firearms by March 20. He is also prohibited from possessing any firearm, cross-bow, ammunition or explosive substance for a period of one year.

Those who suspect wildlife, fisheries, forestry or environmental violations, can call a local Ministry of Environment office, Saskatchewan’s toll-free Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800-667-7561 or #5555 for SaskTel cellular subscribers.

Violations can also be reported online at saskatchewan.ca/tipp, which has cash rewards from the SaskTip Reward Program. Callers can remain anonymous.