APRIL252023

https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/news/agents-cite-homer-resident-for-turkey-hunting-violations-in-claiborne-parish

LAW ENFORCEMENTAdam EinckBaton Rouge

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a man for alleged turkey hunting violations in Claiborne Parish on April 16.

Agents cited Justin Lester, 33, of Homer, for hunting turkeys over a baited area, possession of an illegally taken turkey and failing to tag a turkey.

Agents were on patrol when they came across Lester actively hunting turkeys near Athens in Claiborne Parish. Agents then heard a shot shortly thereafter and were able to make contact with Lester.

During the hunting check, Lester was in possession of a freshly harvested turkey and agents documented corn spread on the ground where Lester was hunting. Agents also found that Lester was cited for hunting turkeys over a baited area in 2022.

Agents seized the turkey and the shotgun used to take the turkey.

Second offense of hunting turkeys over a baited area…