Texas Game Wardens issue more than $7,000 in fines to three Louisiana hunters caught illegally harvesting 54 ducks, three times the legal limit. The incident occurred during the final weekend of the hunting season when wardens discovered the group hiding near the Brazos River, following concerns over illegal gunfire.
Further investigation revealed the hunters not only exceeded their daily bag limit but also used prohibited lead shots, stemming from leftover ammunition from dove season. This case highlights the importance of adhering to hunting regulations to protect wildlife populations, according to the Texas Game Wardens, who emphasized the significance of accountability for such violations.
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