Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division agents cited five men during the March 28 to 30 opening weekend of the 2009 Louisiana turkey season for alleged turkey hunting violations in Beauregard Parish.

On March 28, agents cited Martin Doucet, 46, of Sulphur, for hunting turkey over bait and possession of marijuana. David Hicks, 55, of Westlake, and Murray Romero, 41, of Maurice, were also cited for allegedly hunting turkey over bait on March 28.

Agents cited Thomas Paris, 66, of Dry Creek, for allegedly hunting turkey over bait on March 29.

On March 30, agents cited James Higginbotham, 49, of Lake Charles, for allegedly hunting turkey with an electronic call and hunting turkey over bait.

If convicted, the penalties for both hunting turkey over a baited area and hunting turkey with an electronic call are a $250 to $500 fine, or jail time up to 90 days, or both plus court costs for each offense. The penalty for possession of marijuana carries a fine of up to $500, or jail time up to six months plus court costs.

For more information, contact Capt. Jubal Marceaux at 337-491-2588 or jmarceaux@wlf.louisiana.gov.
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