Delta police were called last week by a resident who thought their presence was in conflict with ‘cute birds’ in the Ladner marsh area.
Just before 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22, a complainant contacted police to report two hunters who had made their way into the marsh near the 3200 block of 72nd St.
“The complainant advised police that she did not think that it was right that the ‘men with camouflage and guns’ could be in the same area as the ‘cute little birds,’” said DPD. “On attendance, police observed with binoculars two hunters approximately one km out into the marsh. Police attempted to make contact with the hunters, however, due to marshy, muddy, and wet conditions, it was not safe for police to do so.
“The hunters were hunting in the appropriate area and were within the prescribed hunting season. Police advised the complainant that the hunters were acting lawfully.”
