Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a subject for alleged deer hunting violations on Nov. 25 in Bienville Parish.
Agents cited Christopher Havard, 33, of Castor, for taking deer during illegal hours.
Agents investigated a complaint about a deer shot at night on Nov. 25 near Castor in Bienville Parish. Through the investigation agents learned that Havard shot an 11-point buck around 7 p.m. with the use of a rifle and night vision scope.
Agents seized the deer, rifle and night vision scope.
Taking deer during illegal hours brings a $900 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail. Havard will also be assessed civil restitution totaling $2,024 for the replacement value of the illegally taken deer.
Agents participating in the case are Sgt. Charles Dison, Sgt. Patrick Staggs, Corporal John Blalock, Corporal Emily Sexton and Agent Zachery Funderburk.