What began as a "straightforward" inspection of a Saskatchewan taxidermy business quickly became a complex investigation – ultimately leading to more than $7,000 in fines.

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Sask. taxidermy business fined more than $7,000, 144 'wildlife exhibits' seized

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In February 2023, officers conducting a routine inspection of a Saskatchewan taxidermy business discovered untagged animals and the owner failed to provide a taxidermy license, according to the province.

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Sask. man fined more than $7,000 for running illegal taxidermy business without licence

Brandon McCrea of Mossbank was found to be operating a taxidermy business without a licence and possessing wildlife illegally.

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Sask. taxidermist fined $7K, forfeits 144 wildlife exhibits to Crown

What should have been a straightforward inspection of a Saskatchewan taxidermy business became a complex investigation, leading to multiple charges, significant fines and dozens of wildlife...

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Unlicensed Taxidermy, Illegal Possession of Wildlife Nets More Than $7,000 in Fines

What should have been a straightforward inspection of a Saskatchewan taxidermy business became a complex investigation, leading to multiple charges, significant fines and dozens of wildlife exhibits being seized. On September 23, 2024, Brandon McCrea of Mossbank pleaded guilty to offences under The Wildlife Act in Moose Jaw Provincial Court, including operating a taxidermy business without a licence and possessing wildlife illegally. McCrea was …

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A routine inspection of a Saskatchewan taxidermy business in 2023 sparked an investigation that more recently ended in heavy fines, criminal charges, and the seizure of over 140 wildlife exhibits.  On September 23, 2024, the owner of Northern Reflections Taxidermy, Brandon McCrea from Mossbank, pleaded guilty to operating a taxidermy business without a licence and possessing wildlife illegally.  Assiniboia conservation officers paid a visit to t…

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