Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two men for alleged hunting violation on March 4 in LaSalle Parish.

Agents cited Bradley M. Eubanks, 27, of Jena for hunting turkey during a closed season and Michael L. Eubanks, 51, of Jena, for criminal conspiracy.

Agents were on patrol on the morning of March 4 near Jean in LaSalle Parish when they observed Bradley Eubanks hunting.  Agents then heard a single gunshot coming from the subject’s area.

Agents then made contact with Michael Eubanks who was in a truck on his way to pick up Bradley Eubanks.  Agents contacted Bradley Eubanks by phone and he admitted to harvesting a turkey.  Michael Eubanks admitted to dropping Bradley Eubanks off earlier in the morning and he was returning to pick him up.

Turkey season for 2023 opens on April 1 for this area.  Agents seized the turkey and donated it to a local charity.

Hunting turkey during a closed season and criminal conspiracy brings a $900 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail for each offense.

Bradley Eubanks may also face civil restitution totaling $1,539 for the replacement value of the illegally taken turkey.

Agents involved on the case are Sgt. Richard Heinold and Sgt. Jesse Davis.