FEBRUARY082021LAW ENFORCEMENTAdam EinckBaton Rouge

https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/news/agents-cite-two-men-for-migratory-game-bird-hunting-violations2

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two men for alleged migratory game bird violations on Jan. 24 in Assumption Parish.

Agents cited Terry W. Lee, 55, of Bayou L’Ourse, and Tobbie R. Lacoste, 38, of Bayou Vista, for hunting migratory game birds over a baited area. Lee was also cited for placing bait to take migratory game birds and gross littering. Lacoste was also cited for hunting ducks without a federal stamp, harvest information program (HIP) certification and state duck license.

Agents set up surveillance on the area after observing it was baited with cracked corn. On Jan. 24, agents heard gunshots coming from the baited area. Agents also observed Lee and Lacoste leaving the baited area in possession of shotguns.

Agents made contact with the men and found them in possession of two wood ducks. Upon further investigation, agents…