TALBOT COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources cited multiple hunters for baiting.
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Last Sunday, Sgt. Jeremy Bolen, Cpl. Eric Isom, and Cpl. Dean Gibson was listening for duck hunting activity in Talbot County.
The DNR said six hunters were found in the area of a duck shoot.
According to officials, while checking the hunters corn was discovered in the water.
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All 6 hunters received citations for hunting waterfowl over bait. One hunter was also issued a written warning for hunting waterfowl with lead shot.
According to Georgia law, it’s unlawful for any person to place, expose, deposit, distribute, or scatter any corn, wheat, or other grains, salts, apples, or other feeds or bait to constitute a lure, attraction, or enticement for any game bird or game animal on or over any area where hunters are or will be hunting.
The DNR said 10 ducks were confiscated and donated to a local food shelter.
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