The famous Louisiana alligator hunter is quoted on the water

Louisiana and much of the country fell in love with Troy Landry and his family, and he was reportedly cited hunting alligators.

WAFB reports that the star of the hit television show “Swamp People” was quoted as he and others were alligator hunting in St. Mary Parish.

Someone reported to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries that an alligator hunter had been fishing on the water where he didn't have permission, and authorities then began staking out the area.

According to the news station's report, authorities spotted Landry and others in the boat and then approached them. Upon further investigation, they were able to determine that Troy Landry did indeed have permission to hunt in the area, however other issues arose during the investigation.

WAFB says in its report on the incident that Landry allegedly did not have the proper alligator tags to hunt in the area. If you've ever watched “Swamp People,” you may have heard that the LDWF issues hunting tags to hunters and that they are assigned to specific hunting areas, and that Landry didn't have the correct tags for the area he was hunting.

In addition to the tag problem, Landry told agents that he cut a dead alligator from a line and let it float away. Officers investigating the matter found the alligator floating in the water and it reportedly had the same type of leash that Landry was using at the time.

According to the Baton Rouge news station, the reality TV star received the following citations: One for possession of a mistagged alligator and the other for the dead alligator found floating in the water.

WAFB says, “The charges each carry a possible fine of up to $950 and the possibility of up to 120 days in prison.”

To read what Landry had to say about the incident, visit WAFB.