A Louisiana hunter has been cited for trespassing after shooting a man he mistook for a deer

The Louisiana Department of Game and Fisheries reiterates the importance of hunting safety after a man was shot by a hunter who mistook him for a deer.

Law enforcement responded to a shooting involving two hunters in Zachary, a town in East Baton Rouge Parish, on Dec. 23, the department said on Facebook.

The two hunters were hunting deer unknowingly in “one small private area” when one hunter accidentally took the deer and accidentally shot it.

Both men had permission to be in the area, according to the media.

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He was shot with a 20-gauge shotgun, the agency said. The shooter immediately called 911 for help when he realized he had shot a man and not a deer.

The injured hunter was airlifted to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge with non-life threatening injuries. Law enforcement did not say where the man was shot.

A hunter accidentally shot a man with a 20-gauge shotgun. (Stock)

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When law enforcement investigated what happened, they discovered that neither hunter was wearing orange or had deer tags on them. The shooter was cited for both violations.

LDWF said more charges are possible as the investigation continues.

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The agency reminded all hunters to prioritize safety by always wearing orange, which is required by law, and identify your target and surroundings before firing your weapon.

It is required by law to wear orange or pink when hunting deer during gun season in Louisiana. (Stock)

“Let’s work together to avoid incidents like this and ensure that everyone enjoys going out safely,” said LDWF.