BulletinMinistry of Natural ResourcesPublished: July 24, 2026
Two St. Thomas hunters fined $5,000 for illegal deer hunting in Elgin County
A conservation officer found two men hunting illegally during a controlled deer hunt north of Port Stanley; both were fined after a St. Thomas court hearing.
Summary
What happened
- A conservation officer encountered Camil Borecki and Tyson Burns on November 22, 2025, during a controlled deer hunt north of Port Stanley in Elgin County.
Who was affected
- Camil Borecki (St. Thomas) pleaded guilty to hunting in the wrong controlled deer hunt and was fined $1,500.
- Tyson Burns (St. Thomas) pleaded guilty to hunting without a deer licence and to hunting with a firearm without completing the Canadian Firearms Safety Course; he was fined $3,500.
By the numbers
- Total fines: $5,000 ($1,500 + $3,500).
- Incident date: November 22, 2025. Court hearing: May 13, 2026, in St. Thomas.
Why it matters
- The case shows enforcement of controlled deer hunts, licensing rules, and firearms-safety requirements.
How to report or get more information
- To report natural resource problems or provide tips: call the ministry TIPS line toll free at 1-877-847-7667 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
- More information about unsolved cases: ontario.ca/MNRTips
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Source: Ontario Newsroom