Previously Fined Hunting Show Host Suing BC Conservation Officer for $2.4 Million

A British Columbia conservation officer is being sued for harassment by a hunting show host who was previously fined and banned from hunting for a year.

Michel Beaulieu, a self-proclaimed hunter, TV personality, and businessman, alleges that conservation Officer Wyatt Pile's "malicious, obsessive and compulsive" harassment campaign caused him significant financial losses, including his YouTube channel, sponsorships, clothing deals, and equity in his house. According to the lawsuit filed in BC’s Supreme Court, Beaulieu is now seeking upwards of $2.4 million in damages.

The lawsuit claims that Pile's harassment began in 2020 after Beaulieu illegally shared a hunting tag with his wife. A subsequent two-year investigation by both BC and Alberta officials led to more fines for the couple, who admitted to the violations but attributed them to ignorance rather than malicious intent. According to reports, the couple shot a big horn ram in a restricted area of Alberta and were tangled up in an apparent licensing issue regarding an Alberta moose and a BC bear they killed.

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Although Beaulieu pleaded guilty in 2024 and was fined $4,500, along with his wife receiving a $2,000 fine and a one-year hunting ban in B.C. for the incidents, Pile's alleged harassment continued.

The lawsuit alleges that Pile targeted Beaulieu, threatened him with new charges, and suggested he deserved a longer hunting ban for earlier violations. It also claims that Pile obtained a search warrant for Beaulieu's home and office and interfered with his application for a permit to transfer wildlife carcasses and trophies.

“There was no justification for these threats … or continued prosecution of Beaulieu,” the lawsuit argues.

“Pile intended to intimidate Beaulieu by continuously alleging baseless charges … and attempting to convince Beaulieu to admit guilt,” the suit stated.

Beaulieu reported Pile to the Conservation Officer Service and the environment minister on multiple occasions but received no response. The lawsuit claims that Pile's actions caused Beaulieu to lose $40,000 in publishing revenue from his now defunct YouTube channel, $120,000 in internet sponsorship deals, $150,000 in clothing deals, and $590,000 in future growth for both Beaulieu and his Alpine Carnivore YouTube show.

According to the suit, the conservation officer allegedly tried to enter Beaulieu's home in September of 2024 by posing as a potential buyer. The lawsuit claims it was a breach of the couple's Charter rights and is seeking $200,000 in damages for the incident.

In addition, they are also looking for $325,000 for alleged defamatory Facebook posts made by officer Pile and another $200,000 for the officer’s alleged misuse of power of a public office, the suit said.

The couple claims they were forced to move from Kelowna to Calgary because of the effect Pile’s harassment had on their well-being. The couple alleges that they lost “not less than $1 million” on the quick sale of their home.

As of right now, none of the allegations have been proven in court.