Authorities responding to a large grass fire on Mount Lam Lam the last Friday led to two men being placed under arrest for illegal hunting.

24-year-old Jonovin Chiguina and 29-year-old Tyrone Quinata each charged with protection of wild animals – poaching.

Chiguina is also charged with possession of a firearm without a firearms ID.

Chiguina allegedly told police he saw three unknown individuals start the fire.

Officers also found the pair carrying a bag with a dead deer and a shotgun.

Court documents note it is hunting season, but the duo broke the law for failing to get a hunting license.