Gov. John Bel Edwards says Jack Montoucet, head of Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, resigns

Gov. John Bel Edwards says Jack Montoucet, head of Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, resigns

The head of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has resigned, according to a statement issued by Gov. John Bel Edwards office.

Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries head resigns amid bribery scandal

Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries Secretary Jack Montoucet resigned Friday morning, according to the agency. He was named the official who signed a document investigated in a federal probe on Tuesday but not accused of a crime.

LDWF secretary abruptly resigns amid federal bribery probe, report says

Jack Montoucet, 75, had served as secretary of the state's wildlife department since he was appointed by Gov. John Bel Edwards in 2017.

Louisiana Wildlife Secretary Jack Montoucet resigns amid bribery, kickback scandal

Court documents allege Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Jack Montoucet was to receive bribery kickbacks upon retirement.

Jack Montoucet resigns as secretary of wildlife and fisheries amid federal bribery probe

Jack Montoucet abruptly resigned Friday as secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, a day after The Times-Picayune | The Advocate identified him as the high-ranking department official