Métis victorious in hunting rights case
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Steve Powley and his son Roddy are relieved they can get back to the bush to hunt for food for their family without being harassed by provincial conservation officers.
On Feb. 23, the Ontario Court of Appeal issued a unanimous verdict that confirmed the Powleys' right to hunt without a licence. The decision in their case is the first time the harvesting rights of Métis have been upheld by Ontario's highest court, and many believe the case will set a precedent for other jurisdictions.