April 3, 2009 - Taking a Bite Out Of Crimes Against Wildlife

The mock crime-against-wildlife investigation took place at the College’s new Coleman Wildlife and Environmental Centre under the direction of MNR conservation officers Peter Gilboe and Michael Shenk, and Professor Joe Gregorcic.

“The issue of law and legislation in relation to wildlife and wildlife rehabilitation is a core course in Northern’s Wildlife Rehabilitation program,” explained Professor Joseph Gregorcic. “We have been working closely with conservation officers Gilboe and Shenk for the past several months in the development of a new course component focusing on crimes against wildlife.”

Typical crimes against wildlife include poaching, illegal trapping, cruelty to wildlife and destruction of habitat among others.

Last week’s field exercise allowed students to examine a mock crime scene and to practice evidence gathering and preservation of a crime scene.

Northern College is the only college in Ontario to offer a three-year Veterinary Technology – Wildlife Rehabilitation diploma program. The College’s Coleman Wildlife and Environmental Centre also adds a unique dimension to students’ experience. The new centre provides access to a 60-acre woodlot that will eventually grow into a 300-acre woodlot with a rehabilitation centre for wildlife.

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Media Contact:

Professor Joe Gregorcic, Veterinary Technology – Wildlife Rehabilitation
Northern College, Haileybury Campus
705.672.3376 ext. 8805

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