A BC man who illegally caught trout in Banff National Park for a YouTube video has been fined $6,000..Greg Ovens, 60, filmed the video with Zachary Fowler after the two met on Season 3 on the History Channel’s Alone in 2016..Both survived 51 and 87 days in Patagonia as part of the Alone, and decided to film a survivalist video series for YouTube in July 2019..During filming for a 30-day challenge, the two illegally caught eight cutthroat trout in Banff National Park, which has a catch and release policy..Prosecutor Dan Brunnen wanted an $8,000 fine, while Ovens’ defence sought half that figure. Ultimately, Justice Eric Tolppanen met the two in the middle, handing Ovens a $6,000 for his “reckless” behaviour for illegal fishing under the Canada National Parks Act..In addition to the fine, Ovens must also post a YouTube video detailing his plea and subsequent sentence..Fowler remains wanted in Alberta on warrants.
