WEST FELICIANA PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) – The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking for the public’s help in solving a case involving a Louisiana black bear that was shot and killed.
LDWF said there is a $6,000 reward available for specific information that leads to an arrest and conviction.
The bear was found on Saturday, Oct. 7 off Solitude Road in West Feliciana Parish. According to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, “a necropsy was performed and it was determined that the bear perished because of a gunshot wound from a rifle.”
If someone is found to be responsible for killing the bear, LDWF said they may owe $10,000 for the replacement value of the illegally taken bear. They would also face up to 120 days in jail and a fine between $900 and $950.
The groups listed below contributed to the $6,000 reward which is available in this case:
- The Humane Society of the U.S. offered up to $2,500
- The Safari Club International Acadiana Chapter offered up to $2,500
- Louisiana Operation Game Thief offered up to $1,000
If you have any information that could help investigators, call the Louisiana Operation Game Thief hotline at 1-800-442-2511 or use LDWF’s tip411 program.
Citizens can text LADWF their tip to 847411 or download the LADWF Tips app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
Citizens can also contact Capt. Will Roberts directly at wroberts@wlf.la.gov. Callers can remain anonymous.
