Web Photo Leads Authorities to Teen Poacher

Here’s an important lesson for youngsters who use those Internet social-networking sites like My Space: be careful what you say or post online—especially if you’re a game law violator!

Agents from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recently tracked down an Olla, La. teen who allegedly killed three deer on one day--including two spotted fawns--and then posted the photo on a social networking Web site.

After receiving a complaint about the photo posted on the Web site on Dec. 1, DWF agents initiated an investigation and questioned 17-year-old. The teen allegedly admitted to shooting all three deer on opening day of gun season. He was issued citations for two counts of taking spotted fawns and possessing over the daily limit of deer.

Taking or possessing a spotted fawn carries a fine between $500 to $750, and jail time between 15 to 30 days for each count. Possessing over the limit of deer is punishable by a fine between $250 to $500, or jail time up to 90 days, or both plus court costs. The young man will also have to pay restitution on the three deer valued at $1,573.62.

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