WORTH COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - Three hunters are facing citations after Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officers say they were caught hunting waterfowl after legal hunting hours and taking more ducks than allowed.

According to the Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Division, the incident happened on the evening of January 2 in Worth County. Sgt. Greg Wade, along with K-9 Cuff and Game Warden Tyler McKay, apprehended three individuals who were actively hunting ducks after hours.

Officials say the hunters had taken a total of 21 wood ducks, which exceeded the legal limit by 12 birds. As a result, all three individuals were issued citations for hunting waterfowl after hours and taking over the legal limit.

The Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Division shared details of the case on its Facebook page, reminding hunters that regulations are in place to protect wildlife populations and ensure fair and ethical hunting practices.

Officials encourage anyone who witnesses suspected illegal hunting activity to report it to authorities.

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