Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two men for alleged oyster violations on July 18 in St. Bernard Parish.
Agents cited John P. Wust, 20, of St. Bernard, and Joshua Stigler, 24, of Violet, for taking oysters from a polluted area, unlawfully taking oysters off a private lease and failing to have written permission. Agents also cited Wust for a log book violation.
Agents responding to complaints about fisherman taking oysters in polluted areas in several locations around St. Bernard Parish observed a vessel operated by Wust and Stigler actively dredging for oysters in a polluted area. After furthur investigation, agents identified several other oyster related violations and issued the appropriate citations.
