Deep in the woods and bayous of Louisiana, wildlife agents protect the state's resources; a crab fisherman is caught stealing dozens of traps, a hunter crosses state lines with an illegal deer and agents rescue an injured bald eagle.
In Jackson Parish, a reckless hunter is investigated for shooting down a highway; agents stake out a man suspected of two illegal deer kills; duck hunters are confronted for harassment; a crowded boat parade ends with citations.
In southern Louisiana, Lt. David Nunez and Sgt. Austin Arteaga investigate a group of bird hunters on opening day of teal season; a repeated offender is busted for taking immature crabs; a late-night deer decoy leads to a hunter in handcuffs.
While using the LDWF's spy in the sky drone, agents track down a boat captain breaking the law in Plaquemines Parish; a family of shrimpers is investigated for pulling oversized nets; two feuding fishermen are suspected of being under the influence.
As a storm rolls in over St. Tammany Parish, Cpl. Blaine Wagner and Cpl. Rick Clark assist in a search-and-rescue mission for a missing fisherman; agents confront a repeat offender for harassing hunters, and a felon is caught with an illegal firearm.
In Ouachita Parish, a trespassing investigation leads to a dicey encounter and multiple seizures of deer; agents confront a group of duck hunters who are spotted killing non-game birds; health code violations are found during a routine oyster patrol.
Brad Johnson
Producer
Chris Richardson
Christopher Voos
Lisa Lucas
Marc Pierce