FSIN to meet with Sask. government over illegal hunting issue

The head of enforcement with Saskatchewan Environment says he'sencouraged by the response from the Federation of SovereignIndigenous Nations on the issue of illegal hunter outfitting.

• North Battleford outfitters fined for not being licensed
• 6 men charged with illegal outfitting near Battlefords, Sask.

But Kevin Callele told the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federationconvention in Regina that the status quo isn't an option, notingthere is definitely a problem in the Battlefords and Meadow Lakeareas.

Callele says there is no way the amount of animals beingharvested on reserve land can be supported by the land base.

He says the issue will be discussed during a meeting set for nextmonth with federation Chief Bobby Cameron.