Derek Fildebrandt charged with illegal deer kill on private land
EDMONTON, AB — Brooks-Strathmore MLA Derek Fildebrandt, who is currently dealing with a charge of hit and run in Edmonton, is now facing accusations of illegally shooting a deer.
Fildebrandt has been charged with unlawful possession of wildlife and entering onto private land without permission.
Alberta Justice says Fish and Wildlife officers were called on November 4 about a deer shot on private land in a field near Sundre, without permission of the landowner.
Fildebrandt, who sits as an Independent in the legislature, has said in a statement he didn’t realize he was on private land and has apologized. He says he has also donated the deer meat to a local food bank.