BATON ROUGE, La. — An individual from Arkansas has faced legal repercussions after allegedly taking part in the illegal hunting of a deer and subsequently entering it into a contest in Louisiana, according to reports from wildlife authorities.

Andrew Riels, a 27-year-old from Crossett, Arkansas, was charged with hunting contest fraud and breaching interstate commerce regulations in Louisiana on November 1. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released this information on Thursday.

It is reported that Riels killed a 15-point buck during prohibited hours in Arkansas on September 8. He then entered the deer into the Simmons Sporting Goods Big Buck Contest in Bastrop, Louisiana, on the same day. This city is located in the northern part of Louisiana, close to the state line with Arkansas.

The hunting contest is still active and will continue throughout the entire season. Contestants have the chance to win various prizes, including a shopping spree valued at $10,000 and a Can-Am 4-Wheeler, as highlighted on the contest organizers’ website.

In addition to the charges filed in Louisiana, Riels has also been cited by authorities in Arkansas for unlawful hunting practices, the department confirmed.

The penalties for hunting contest fraud can reach up to $3,000 in fines and a potential one-year jail term. Violation of interstate commerce regulations can incur fines ranging from $900 to $950, along with a possible 120 days in jail, as stated by the wildlife department.