A Lower Mainland man has been charged for allegedly using a drone while hunting.
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service said Tuesday the man was returning from a hunting trip near Prince George in October 2019 when he was checked by conservation officers during a routine hunting check stop.
He has been charged under the Wildlife Act in relation to the possession and operation of a drone during a hunting expedition.
"There are strict rules banning the use and operation of drones during hunting, in part to keep intact the element of ‘fair chase’ and ensure ethical hunting," BCCOS said.
The B.C. Wildlife Act hunting regulation was amended in 2016 to make it illegal for people to operate or possess a drone, or use data obtained by a drone, while on a hunting or trapping expedition.
The man's name was not released.
