Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three subjects on Feb. 20 for alleged deer hunting violations that occurred across three parishes.
Agents cited Tyler V. Dauzart Jr., 34, of Deville, for three counts of taking over the seasonal limit of antlered deer, three counts of using other people’s deer tags, failing to tag deer and criminal conspiracy. Agents also cited Kristen Dauzart, 33, of Deville, for two counts of allowing others to use her deer tags and criminal conspiracy. David Tubre, 34, of Pineville, was also cited for allowing others to use his deer tags.
Agents received an anonymous tip about Dauzart Jr. harvesting over the limit of antlered deer. After investigating the tip, agents found that Dauzart Jr. harvested six antlered deer during the 2023-24 hunting season putting him three over the seasonal limit of antlered deer for this area.
Agents also learned that Dauzart Jr. used antlered deer tags from Kristen Dauzart and their daughter. He also used Tubre’s deer tag on a 10-point buck he harvested from the Dewey Wills Wildlife Management Area and never tagged another deer.
Agents also discovered that Tyler Dauzart Jr. and Kristen Dauzart staged photographs in an attempt to mislead agents that Kristen Dauzart harvested two of the deer.
Dauzart Jr. harvested the six deer in Rapides, Grant and LaSalle parishes. Agents seized four sets of antlers in relation to the case.
White-tailed deer are considered a conservation success story. Historically low numbers in the early 1900’s have rebounded due to conservation efforts and early protection. Regulations exist to prevent over-harvest and illegal take, promoting conservation. Conservation refers to the wise use of natural resources in a way that they can be utilized and will remain available for future generations.
Taking over the seasonal limit of antlered deer brings a $250 to $500 fine and up to 90 days in jail. Using other people’s deer tags and allowing others to use your tags carries up to a $350 fine for each offense. Criminal conspiracy brings monetary fines and jail time set by the judge in the case if convicted.
Dauzart Jr. may also face civil restitution totaling $6,907 for the replacement value of the illegally taken deer.
Agents participating in the case are Lt. John Volentine, Sgt. Jesse Davis, Sgt. Eric Little, Corporal Jeremy Fletcher and Senior Agent Ryan Durand.