RedactedNarrative: On November 9, 2016 Agent of Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries was informed of a boating incident that occurred on Larto Lake in Catahoula Parish on October 22, 2016.  On this date at approximately 7:00 AM, Subject was underway on Larto Lake when his vessel impacted a group of trees along the bank.  Operator stated that on October 22, 2016 he launched his vessel at Larto Landing at approximately 7:00 a.m.  Operator continued to state that he was going to be travelling to a nearby island to go hunting.  Operator stated he was operating at idle speed in Larto lake before daylight while travelling with the aid of a GPS and spotlight when he noticed several jug lines in the lake.  When he noticed these lines, he turned away in an attempt to miss them when he started making contact with trees.  Operator stated that he was thrown to the front of the boat and was knocked unconscious at this time.  After regaining consciousness, Operator contacted the owner of Larto Landing, who along with a customer launched a vessel and came to his location for assistance. 
  
  Operator was transported to Rapides Regional Medical Center then later transported to LSU Shreveport Hospital where he was treated for multiple face fractures and broken ribs.   Further investigation of the incident revealed that that this incident was caused by operator inattention, excessive speed and operating in a careless manner.