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Hunters cited for alleged alligator violations

Submitted By: WestwegoMan Date: Aug 25, 2018, 7:28 AM Views: 740
Summary: Two hunters were cited for alleged illegal alligator harvesting.
On Aug. 15 in St. Mary Parish, agents cited Barry Pedigo, 59, of Pensacola, Florida and Logan Madere, 28, of Westwego, for possessing an alligator during a closed season.

Agents acting on a tip about an alligator being illegally harvested at Burns Point Park learned Pedigo allegedly captured it by hand. He was bit multiple times and had to be taken to Lafayette General Hospital to be treated for moderate injuries. Madere allegedly killed the 4-foot, 8-inch gator, according to the release.

Harvesting an alligator during a closed brings a $400 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail.  The men may also face civil restitution totaling $375.80 for the replacement value of the gator, the release states.
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