Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a Zachary man for alleged an alleged deer hunting violation in East Baton Rouge Parish on Aug. 11.
Agents cited Darious M. Johnson, 32, for hunting deer during a closed season.
Agents received a tip that Johnson recently harvested a deer and visited Johnson’s residence. At his residence, agents found deer parts from a recently harvested deer. During questioning, Johnson admitted to harvesting a six point deer in East Baton Rouge Parish on Aug. 5.
Agents seized the deer meat and antlers.
Hunting during a closed season brings up to a $950 fine and 120 days in jail. Johnson may also civil restitution totaling $1,624 for the replacement value of the illegally taken deer.
Agents participating in this case are Lt. Will Roberts and Corporal Josh Cooper.
LDWF Agents Cite Zachary Man for Closed Season Deer Hunting
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