LA: Agents Cite Three Men for Hunting Doves Over Bait in Desoto Parish
09/23/2024
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three Bossier Parish men for alleged migratory game bird violations in Desoto Parish on Sep 14.
Agents federally cited Corey Tuminello, 37, of Benton, Curtis Tuminello, 60, of Bossier City, and Steven Barr, 49, of Benton, for violating the migratory game bird treaty act by hunting migratory game birds over a baited area.
Agents were on patrol near Stonewall when they received a tip about dove hunting over a baited field. Agents arrived at the location and found the subjects actively hunting for doves. After an inspection of the area, agents determined they were hunting over an area that was spread with chopped corn.
Agents seized one mourning dove that was shot over the baited area.
All migratory game bird baiting cases are filed with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for prosecution in Federal Court.
Participating agents in this case are Sgt. Michael Meserole, Sgt. Toby Meyers, Corporal Dalton Herrington and Senior Agent Breylan Kemp.