Louisiana Agents Cite Two in St. Landry Parish for Violations

(KMDL-FM) The agents of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries seem to never sleep. It's as if they always have one eye open on what's going on in our state's amazing outdoors. Unfortunately, in addition to all the natural beauty our game and fish agents get to witness, they also have to witness some of the bad boys of the outdoors. Such was the case this past Halloween in St Landry Parish.

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Louisiana's fall hunting seasons are just starting to ramp up. There have been seasons open for deer, rabbit, duck, squirrel, dove, and probably some other critters that we've left off. If you want to see which seasons are still open or will be opening soon, you can see the list of hunting season dates on the Department of Wildlife website.

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All hunters must be aware of what season for what animals are open, but also what guidelines and regulations are currently included in the season at hand. For example, you can do primitive hunting for deer sooner than you can do gun hunting for deer. It is the hunter's responsibility to not only know which animals are in season but also which specifics of the season are currently active as well.

Another way the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Agents stay on top of those who would attempt to skirt the rules is by acting on tips provided by you and other outdoorsmen. They also rely on tips from their counterparts in other areas of law enforcement. Such was the case on Halloween just last week.

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St Landry Deputies Assist Wildlife Agents in Illegal Deer Hunting Case

Deputies with the St Landry Parish Sheriff's Department made a stop and noticed a freshly harvested spotted fawn in the bed of the pickup truck in question. Deputies relayed that information, along with a description of the vehicle, to Wildlife Agents. The State Game Wardens then located the vehicle at a nearby hunting camp in St Landry Parish.

Two men are facing charges as a result of this action. Agents cited Christian Harvey, 22, of Madisonville, and Alex Lejeune, 21, of Opelousas, for intentional concealment of wildlife. Agents also cited Harvey for taking a spotted fawn. Taking or possessing a spotted fawn carries a $500 to $750 fine and up to 30 days in jail. Intentional concealment of wildlife carries a $900 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail.

Agents seized the deer and donated it to a local charity. Harvey may also face civil restitution totaling $400 for the replacement value of the deer. Agents participating in this case are Agent Michael Gaspard, Corporal Nelson Kennerson, and Corporal Luke Langley.