Rhett Sims, a 61-year-old resident of Arcadia, Louisiana, has been arrested by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for a series of serious deer hunting violations, including obstruction of justice and hunting with a revoked license. The investigation began after agents learned of an 11-point deer harvested in Bienville Parish, revealing that Sims not only lacked permission to hunt on the property but also failed to possess proper licenses and deer tags.
Further inquiry led to the discovery that Sims had illegally harvested four antlered deer, exceeding the legal seasonal limit of three in the area, all without valid permits. The penalties he faces are significant: potential fines exceeding $10,000 and civil restitution of over $7,300 for the illegally taken deer. This case highlights ongoing enforcement efforts in Louisiana to protect wildlife regulations.
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