where predation on other wildlife species, such as deer, 

 is considered to be having a detrimental effect on a specific 

 population, the Department implements the necessary con- 

 trol programs to reduce the predator population to levels 

 considered compatible with the existing prey populations. 



Department staff conducted 62 investigations of instances 

 of predation on domestic stock and wildlife prey species 

 during 1970. These resulted in the implementation of 42 

 control programs. Thirty-one timber wolves, 29 coyotes and 

 11 dogs were removed from problem areas as a result. 



Eleven predator control workshops were held in various 

 locations throughout the Province during the year. Twenty- 

 five Department employees received on-the-job training, 

 and 222 farmers and trappers participated in the extension 

 training programs. 



A total of 1,433 timber wolves, 1,919 coyotes and 103 

 coyote-dog hybrids were killed for bounty in Ontario from 

 January 1 to December 31, 1970. This is a slight decrease in 

 numbers as compared to those killed during 1969. 



The Province paid a total of $67,984 for bounty on wolves, 

 coyotes and hybrids during the past fiscal year as compared 

 to $69,996 in the preceding year. 



FIELD SERVICES 



The unit concerns itself chiefly with fish and game law 

 enforcement, providing a liaison between the Wildlife and 

 Fisheries Sections of the Fish and Wildlife Branch at head 

 office and the Field and Law Branch. The publication of 

 Hunting Summaries of the seasons and regulations, for 

 public distribution, is also a responsibility of the Unit. 

 Administration of The Game and Fish Act and the regula- 

 tions, the Ontario Fishery Regulations, The Migratory Birds 

 Convention Act and regulations, and The Wolf and Bear 

 Bounty Act, as they apply to law enforcement in the field, 

 is guided by Field Services. 



The training of conservation offices and the procedure 

 under which hunters are examined are included in the Unit's 

 responsibilities. 



The Central Licence Bureau is a part of the Unit, servicing 

 game and fish managers in providing a closer contact with 

 the users of fish and wildlife resources in programming and 

 carrying out surveys. 



LAW ENFORCEMENT 



It is the aim of law enforcement to encourage, and to get, 

 compliance with the fish and game laws for public benefit. 



The objective of the law enforcement programs is to prevent 

 violations. Where education and warnings fail to achieve 

 compliance, charges may be laid. 



Conservation officers have the power to enforce a number 

 of Acts, and regulations provided under those Acts, in addi- 

 tion to those dealing strictly with wildlife. Officers often 

 find themselves involved with The Public Lands Act, The 

 Forest Fires Protection Act, The Timber Act, The Fish Inspec- 

 tion Act, The Provincial Parks Act, The Wild Rice Harvesting 

 Act and others dealing with the environment. This large area 

 of responsibility requires detailed knowledge of the law 

 respecting these resources and an intimate understanding of 

 their management if the laws are to be properly applied. 



LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING 



During the year, law enforcement training was continued 

 for Department personnel directly and indirectly involved 

 in law enforcement activities. Employees received instruc- 

 tion through three two-week courses held at Nym Lake Chief 

 Ranger Division, Staff House, Fort Frances Forest District, 

 and at the Ontario Forest Technical School, Dorset. Partici- 

 pating personnel were made up of biologists, conservation 

 officers and forestry technicians. 



A special course for supervisory field staff was given at 

 the Ontario Forest Technical School. Twenty-four employees 

 received instruction on power and procedure of arrest, 

 methods, the Canada Evidence Act, the Criminal Code of 

 Canada, and small arms training from instructors from the 

 Ontario Police College. Lectures on co-ordination of law 

 enforcement with game management, instruction on Migra- 

 tory Bird Regulations, seizures, offence and seizure reports, 

 and return of prosecutions were given by Field Services. 



Law Enforcement training began in 1964. Since that date, 

 493 Department personnel have received law enforcement 

 training through 44 two-week courses conducted by Depart- 

 ment instructors. 



In addition, 144 Department staff of supervisory category 

 have received extended law enforcement training throLigh 

 six courses conducted by the Ontario Police College, assisted 

 by Department instructors. 



LAW ENFORCEMENT COURSES, 1970-1 



Course 



Date 



Class 

 Number of Class Average 

 Location Students Marks "la 



42 Nov. 16 to 



Nov. 27, 1970 Nym Lake 



12 



889 



74 



16 



