Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a Jonesboro man for alleged deer hunting violations on Dec. 9, 2018 in Jackson Parish.
Agents cited Michael Potts, 58, for over the seasonal limit of antlered deer and violating the deer tagging regulations.
Agents on patrol observed Potts unloading a freshly killed seven-point buck at his residence. Agents also observed multiple deer heads hanging on a fence at his residence.
During questioning, Potts admitted to harvesting three eight-point bucks, two seven-point bucks, and one nine-point buck this season. For this deer hunting area, hunters are allowed to take three antlered deer per season putting Potts three over the seasonal limit.
Possessing over the seasonal limit of antlered deer brings a $250 to $500 fine and up to 60 days in jail. Failing to comply with deer tagging requirements carries a $100 to $350 fine and up to 30 days in jail.
Potts may also face civil restitution totaling up to $4,873 for the replacement value of the illegal deer.