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Wildlife agents are investigating the illegal killing of a 375-pound Louisiana Black Bear in Concordia Parish.

A reward of up to $3,500 is being offered for information leading to a conviction in the case.

The Louisiana Black Bear, once nearly extinct in the state, was removed from the Endangered Species List in 2016.

Penalties for illegally killing a bear include fines, jail time and civil restitution for the animal's value.

Wildlife enforcement agents are investigating the illegal shooting and killing of a Louisiana Black Bear in Concordia Parish with rewards of up to $3,500 being offered for information that leads to a conviction.

Agents with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Department were notified Nov. 20 that a dead bear was found on Blount Road on the R

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