News release
Conservation Officers Charged with Shooting Near Homes
January 27, 2026
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Rustico, Prince Edward Island
From: Prince Edward Island RCMP
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In late December, Queens District RCMP began an investigation on behalf of PEI Conservation into hunting activity that occurred close to a residence. The investigation resulted in charges against two Conservation Officers.
On December 19, 2025, Queens District RCMP took over an investigation into reports of bird hunters shooting too close to a residence in Rustico. The incidents occurred between December 18 and 19, 2025 and was initially reported to PEI Conservation. It involved a group of four hunters goose hunting. Two hunters from the United States were charged by PEI Conservation and RCMP were requested to investigate the other two hunters who were guiding the visiting hunters.
As a result of the investigation, RCMP laid summary offence charges against two Conservation Officers under Section 19(1)(f) of the Wildlife Conservation Act for shooting at game within 200 metres of a school, church, meeting place, farm building, occupied dwelling, or livestock without permission. This section carries a $250 fine.
“An investigation of this nature is normally conducted by PEI Conservation. In the interest of investigative integrity, the RCMP were asked to complete this investigation. Engaging another agency to investigate is a normal practice in law enforcement when a conflict of interest exists;” said Chief Superintendent Kevin Lewis, Commanding Officer for the PEI RCMP.