Saskatchewan Man Charged After Majestic Elk Found Abandoned in Northern Wilderness

A grim discovery in the pristine wilderness of northern Saskatchewan has led to serious charges against an Assiniboia man, bringing to light the ongoing battle against illegal hunting and the senseless waste of precious wildlife. Kenneth William Kincaid, 53, is now facing a litany of offences under The Wildlife Act after conservation officers uncovered a bull elk that had been shot and abandoned.

The saga began in early December 2023, when an alert member of the public provided a crucial tip to the Ministry of Environment.

The information pointed to the location of a deceased elk near a remote road, approximately 120 kilometres north of La Ronge. Responding swiftly, conservation officers from the La Ronge district arrived at the scene to confirm the disheartening report.

What they found was a majestic bull elk, its life tragically cut short, left to waste in the unforgiving landscape.

This callous act sparked an intensive investigation. Officers meticulously collected evidence from the site, piecing together clues that would eventually lead them to the alleged perpetrator. Their diligent work culminated in March 2024, when sufficient evidence had been gathered to lay charges.

Kincaid now stands accused of multiple serious infractions, including the unlawful hunting of wildlife, unlawful possession of wildlife, and perhaps most egregiously, abandoning wildlife—an act that underscores a profound disrespect for nature's bounty.

Further charges include failing to attach a seal to wildlife and hunting without a valid big game licence, highlighting a complete disregard for established regulations designed to protect Saskatchewan's natural heritage.

The accused is scheduled to make his first appearance in La Ronge court on May 29, where he will answer to these grave allegations.

This case serves as a stark reminder of the dedicated efforts by Saskatchewan’s conservation officers to enforce wildlife laws and protect the province's vital ecosystems.

The Ministry of Environment continues to urge the public to be the eyes and ears of the wilderness. Anyone with information regarding environmental violations or suspicious activities is encouraged to report them immediately to the Turn In Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line.

Public vigilance remains a cornerstone in the fight against poaching and ensuring the survival of Saskatchewan’s magnificent wildlife for future generations.