A man from Trinity has been charged with illegally netting salmon. Photo by Contributed /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentA man from Trinity is facing charges related to poaching Atlantic salmon after surveillance from officers uncovered the activities.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentOn June 24, 2025, officers from the Resource Enforcement Division, Gander Detachment, with support from DFO River Guardians, apprehended a lone male from Trinity for illegally netting salmon, illegally possessing salmon and illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition out of season.Article contentArticle contentArticle content A man from Trinity has been charged with illegally netting salmon. Photo by Contributed /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentOfficers observed an individual going out from the shoreline in a canoe and confirmed that the individual had set a net in that location.Article contentThe area was surveilled until the individual returned the next morning to haul the net. The net contained four Atlantic salmon.Article contentThe individual was arrested at the scene, and subsequently released to appear in court at a later date where he will face multiple charges under the Fisheries Act and Wild Life Act.Article contentThe salmon and canoe, along with a 50-foot gill net, two knives, a .22 caliber semi-automatic rifle, and ammunition were seized as part of this investigation.Article content An net was used to illegally catch Atlantic salmon and one man has been charged. Photo by Contributed /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentThe public is encouraged to report suspected illegal fishing and hunting activity as information provided by the public plays a significant role in assisting investigations by Resource Enforcement Officers.Article contentThe public can report suspicious activity anonymously at any time, by calling 1-877-820-0999. Anonymous reports can also be submitted online at www.stoppoaching.ca.Article content
Trinity man charged with poaching Atlantic salmon, illegally possessing firearm
