March 2, 2016
From KATC.com
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three men for alleged migratory bird hunting violations last wkek in Acadia Parish.
Lane A. Williams, 28, of Iota; Richard A. Williams, 55, of Jennings; and Heath E. St. Germain, 38, of Welsh; were all cited for hunting ducks during a closed season, intentional concealment of illegally taken game and using leadshot in area designated as stealshot. Williams was also cited for operating an unregistered motorboat. St. Germain was also cited for hunting ducks without a state duck license and without a federal duck stamp.
Intentional concealment of illegally taken game carries a $900 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail. Hunting ducks during a closed season, using leadshot in an area designated as stealshot, and hunting ducks without a federal stamp each brings a $400 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail.
Hunting ducks without a state duck license and operating an unregistered vessel each carries up to a $50 fine and 15 days in jail.
The three men may also face a total of $346 in civil restitution for replacement value of the illegally taken ducks.