Man Cited For Illegally Killing Deer/Cheating In Louisiana Big Buck Contest

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In a press release from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, we learn that LDWF enforcement agents recently cited an Arkansas man for alleged contest fraud on November 1 in Morehouse Parish.

In this story, we read that agents cited Andrew Riels, 27, of Crossett, Arkansas, for hunting contest fraud and violating interstate commerce regulations.

And not only did the accused allegedly violate the law in Louisiana, it would appear that his quest to cash in on the $10,000 grand prize in the Simmons Sporting Goods Big Buck Contest, actually began in Arkansas.

Apparently, LDWF agents had received information from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) Enforcement Division about Riels harvesting a buck in Arkansas and entering it into a big buck contest in Louisiana.

During their investigation, LDWF agents learned that Riels illegally harvested a 15-point buck during illegal hours on September 8 near Crossett, Arkansas.

Agents allege that then, Riels entered the buck into the Simmons Sporting Goods Big Buck Contest in Bastrop later that same day. AGFC enforcement agents cited Riels on October for his illegal hunting activity.

In Louisiana, hunting contest fraud brings up to a $3,000 fine and one year in jail. Violating interstate commerce regulations carries a $900 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail.

LDWF Agents involved with the case are Sgt. Wendell Weeks, Lt. James Hagan, Sgt. Ray Ellerbe, and Senior Agent Stephen LaCombe.