The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is on the hunt for the person who shot a bear dead in Ruston.
The black bear was found dead on May 12 near Millie Road after having been shot multiple times.
The penalty for killing a bear out of season is a fine of as much as $950 and up to 120 days in jail. They might also be found civilly liable for replacing the animal, which could top out the full cost at around $10,000.
The LDWF is offering a $6,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in the case.
Anyone with relevant info can call the Operation Game Thief hotline at 1-800-442-2511 or can text the info to 847411.
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