Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a St. Landry man on Jan. 18 for alleged deer hunting violations.
Agents cited Christopher Rocio for hunting deer during illegal hours, hunting deer from a public road, hunting deer from a moving vehicle, driving under suspension, and obstruction of justice.
Agents were on patrol in St. Landry Parish when they observed a vehicle stop on a public roadway. The agents witnessed the driver shoot at a deer at night.
Agents stopped the vehicle with Rocio as the operator. During questioning, Rocio admitted to shooting at the deer and then throwing his 12-gauge shotgun from the vehicle before being stopped.
Hunting deer during illegal hours brings a $900 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail. Hunting deer from a public road and taking deer from a moving vehicle both bring a $100 to $350 fine and up to 60 days in jail for each offense. Driving under suspension carries up to a $500 fine and six months in jail. Obstruction of justice carries up to a $10,000 fine and five years in jail.