This time of year seeing license plates from the Carolina's, Georgia and Tennessee aren't that uncommon in the Humboldt region.

It's hunting season and with that the local economy sees a boost with hundreds of hunters crossing the border to shoot either a moose, deer, elk or a variety of bird species as well.

However, if you are in the area or anywhere in Saskatchewan the Wildlife Federation is reminding you to obey the laws or you will pay.

"Probably the biggest deterrent out there is the level of fines that are being levied against individuals," SWF Executive Director Darrell Crabbe stated. "We're finding our judicial system is really starting to take advantage of those increased opportunities if you like. When someone poaches an animal and it all of a sudden becomes a serious financial burden on them they certainly think twice about it."

That being said, Crabbe welcomes all visitors that like to take advantage of Saskatchewan's impressive hunting landscape.

"There is still pristine forest and park lands and prairies and everything else and our wildlife population is still very healthy. We're very fortunate to live here."

He also reminds us that with the healthy wildlife numbers, you need to be aware on the roadways, especially when it comes to larger animals like moose.

"We have on average about 300 moose collisions every year and of course just their physiology, usually when you have a collision with a moose it's usually severe. We've already had a few deaths this year I believe."

This fall the SWF is launching their 19th annual "Moose on the Loose" public awareness campaign. With financial assistance from SGI and the Ministry of Environment, the campaign's objectives continue to address driver awareness of moose and deer crossing the highways at certain times of the day and year.