Abbate accused of hunting after legal shooting hours for second time since 2005, LDWF says
A Destrehan man accused of hunting ducks during illegal hours was cited by agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries on Jan. 1 in Jefferson Parish.
According to a press release, Frank Abbate Jr., 56, of Destrehan is accused of hunting ducks illegally near a grain elevator in Westwego on the Mississippi River.
Acting on a confidential tip, agents allegedly witnessed Abbate cross the levee on foot and enter a gate at a business located on River Road. The release states agents witnessed Abate hunt ducks for about 30 minutes after legal shooting time ended, and seized five black-bellied tree ducks in the investigation.
Abbate was cited for the same offense in 2005, the release states.
The second offense for hunting ducks during illegal hours brings a $750 to $999 fine and 90 to 180 days in jail, and Abbate may also be responsible for restitution for the illegally taken ducks in the amount of $130, according to the release.
