Gronlid man pleads guilty to wildlife trafficking charges
(submitted photo/Ministry of Environment)
A Gronlid man recently pleaded guilty in Melfort Provincial Court to charges stemming from a lengthy wildlife trafficking investigation.
Sixty-four-year-old Randall Wehrkamp pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of wildlife, possession of wildlife for the purpose of trafficking, trafficking in wildlife, improper record keeping, as well as firearm-related charges.
Conservation officers began investigating Wehrkamp in 2014 after receiving information about a person buying and selling large numbers of wild elk, moose, and deer antlers without proper permits. Officers inspected a yard site near Gronlid, and discussed the sale of wild antlers with the homeowner.