Spell will also have to pay civil restitution of $375 for, per LDWF, “the replacement value of the illegally taken alligator.” Gator hunting season in this part of the state doesn’t start ...

CENTRAL CITY, La. — Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited Pastor Tony Spell for alleged alligator hunting violations. Agents cited the 46-year-old on June 5, in ...

LDWF agents seized the alligator and issued Spell the citations. Alligator hunting season in this area of the state doesn’t open until Sept. 1, 2021.