Police have swooped on a man accused of illegal hunting near Gunnedah.
In December 2023, officers attached to the Rural Crime Prevention team launched an investigation into reports of illegal hunting.
Alleged incidents in the area of Bulga and Orange Grove Road, in Kelvin, about 20 kilometres north of Gunnedah, were reported to police.
Following a lengthy investigation, officers attended a business in Gunnedah at roughly 10:20am on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
Officers spoke to a 21-year-old man before seizing a white Holden Colorado for examination.
At roughly 10am on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, the 21-year-old was charged with two counts of enter agricultural land with hunting dog; and two charges of enter private land to hunt animal without owner consent.
The 21-year-old was issued a future court attendance notice to front Gunnedah Local Court in April.
Tess Kelly
Tess Kelly is a journalist at the Northern Daily Leader, reporting mostly on court, while keeping tabs on all the happenings of the region. Story tips can be sent to tess.kelly@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Tess Kelly is a journalist at the Northern Daily Leader, reporting mostly on court, while keeping tabs on all the happenings of the region. Story tips can be sent to tess.kelly@austcommunitymedia.com.au
