Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement agents cited two men for alleged hunting violations on Dec. 29 in Madison Parish.
 
Agents cited David R. Graham, 26, of Waverly, and Jeremy Southern, 36, of Pioneer, for hunting deer during illegal hours with artificial light and hunting from a public road. Graham was also cited for discharging a firearm from a public road.
 
Agents received a tip on Dec. 29 that a nine point buck was taken at night in October by Graham and Southern. After further investigation, Graham and Southern confessed to agents that they took the buck at night from Hwy. 577 just north of Waverly using a spotlight and rifle. Graham admitted to shooting the deer.
 
Agents participating in the case are Senior Agent Johnny Wilson, Sgt. Albert Tarver, Senior Agent Kurt Hatten and Senior Agent John Miller.
 
Hunting deer during illegal hours with artificial light brings a $900 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail. Hunting from a public road carries a $100 to $350 fine and up to 60 days in jail. Discharging a firearm from a public road brings a $250 to $500 fine and up to 90 days in jail.
 
The two men could also face civil restitution charges totaling $2,033 for the illegally taken deer.
 
For more information, contact Adam Einck at 225-765-2465 or aeinck@wlf.la.gov.