Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a subject for alleged deer hunting violations in East Baton Rouge Parish on Jan. 23.

Agents cited Derek Armstrong, 45, of Greenwell Springs, for hunting deer without a basic hunting license and deer hunting license, failing to tag deer, failing to validate deer harvest, and hunting deer during illegal hours or with artificial light or both.

Agents received information that Armstrong was hunting deer during illegal hours behind his residence. Agents made contact with Armstrong at his residence on Jan. 23.

During the interview, Armstrong admitted to agents to taking four deer including antlered deer on Oct. 1 and Oct. 28 and antlerless deer on Nov. 13 and Jan. 1 with a crossbow. During the investigation, agents also found hunting spots strategically illuminated by artificial light in the back of Armstrong’s residence.

Agents also learned that Armstrong did not possess hunting licenses or deer tags.

Hunting without basic hunting and deer hunting licenses, failing to tag deer and failing to validate deer harvest brings up to a $350 fine for each offense. Hunting deer during illegal hours or with artificial light or both carries a $900 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail.

Armstrong will also face civil restitution totaling $2,400 for the replacement value of the illegally taken deer.

Agents participating on this case are Senior Agent Ethan Arbour, Lt. Jared Riddle, Sgt. Carl Armstrong, Agent Chase Mack and Sgt. Randy Lanoux.