Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents arrested one Alabama man and cited another for alleged wildlife and criminal violations in Plaquemines Parish on Jan. 3.
Agents arrested Walter Holloway, 57, for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, resisting an officer and hunting without a non-resident hunting license. Agents also cited James Bailey, 40, possessing over the daily limit of rabbits.
On Jan. 3 an LDWF agent observed a group of hunters off of Hwy. 23 near Point a la Hache. The agent approached the subjects in order to conduct a license, equipment and limit check.
When the agent approached the subjects, one man fled the scene. The agent made contact with three additional men including Bailey who was found in possession of 18 rabbits. The daily possession limit for rabbits is eight. The agent seized the 18 rabbits.
The agent then searched the surrounding area and located Holloway who had fled from the agent earlier. During questioning, Holloway admitted to using a shotgun to hunt with the group and fleeing the scene. Holloway also admitted to being a convicted felon, which would prohibit him from possessing a firearm.
The agent placed Holloway under arrest and booked him into the Plaquemines Parish Prison.
Possessing over the daily limit of rabbits brings a $250 to $500 fine and up to 90 days in jail. Bailey may also face civil restitution totaling $317 for the rabbits over the daily limit.
Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon brings a $1,000 to $5,000 fine and five to 20 years in jail. Resisting an officer carries up to a $500 fine and six months in jail. Hunting without a non-resident hunting license brings a $100 to $350 fine and up to 60 days in jail.