Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited two subjects on June 19 for their alleged roles in violating turkey hunting regulations in Winn and Caldwell parishes.
Violations and Penalties
Christopher B. Dunn, 32, of Kelly, was cited for taking turkeys during a closed season, taking over the daily limit of turkeys, taking over the seasonal limit of turkeys, failing to tag turkeys, criminal conspiracy, criminal trespassing, and failing to validate turkey harvest. Wyndell E. Gough, 62, of Olla, was cited for criminal conspiracy.
Agents began investigating Dunn and Gough, who were believed to be acting together to trespass and harvest turkeys illegally in the Sikes and Hooterville areas. During the investigation, agents collected evidence that confirmed Dunn trespassed on private property on March 24 where he harvested three turkeys during a closed season.
Agents seized seven sets of beards and spurs and one turkey fan in connection with this case. Taking turkeys during a closed season brings a $900 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail. Taking over the daily and seasonal limit of turkeys carries a $250 to $500 fine and up to 90 days in jail.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
