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WATERFOWL HUNTERS PLEAD GUILTY IN FEDERAL COURT
Release Date: 11/03/2009
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division (LDWF) efforts led to five northeast Louisiana waterfowl hunters entering guilty pleas to violations of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act before U.S. Magistrate Karen Hayes at the Federal Courthouse in Monroe on Oct. 20.Those pleading guilty were William M. Downey, 19, Monroe; Justin L. Dewey, 19, West Monroe; Dustin L. Pierce, 22, Monroe; Ryan Russell, 20, Delhi; and Dennis Goodeaux, 48, Monroe.
LDWF Enforcement Division agents cited Downey in late January on Lake D'Arbonne in Union Parish for hunting ducks over a baited area, hunting with an unplugged shotgun, hunting ducks during illegal hours, possession of lead shot shells and aiding and abetting. He received a fine of $4,850 and loss of hunting privileges for three years.
Agents cited Dewey on the Ouachita Wildlife Management Area after he was found to be in possession of a pied bill grebe during the special teal season. He received a fine of $260.
Agents cited Pierce and Russell on Feb. 26 in Richland Parish for hunting ducks during a closed season, possession of lead shot shells, and wanton waste. Each received a fine of $1,205 and loss of hunting privileges for one year.
Agents cited Goodeaux on March 28 on Bayou Bonne Idee in Morehouse Parish for hunting ducks during a closed season and possession of lead shot shells. He was fined $1,070.
Agents involved in the cases were Sgts. Thomas Risser, Lane Kincaid and James Hagan and Senior Agents David Harrell, Joe Gouedy, John Volentine and Josh Estis.
For more information, contact Capt. Alan Bankston at 318-362-3102 or abankston@wlf.la.gov. 2009-329
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