Hunting violation alleged after video deer kill

NEW HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - A New Hartford hunter who posted a YouTube video showing him killing a deer on his property has been charged with a state hunting violation.

The Republican-American and The Hartford Courant report that Anthony Piana was charged with failing to report a deer kill within 24 hours. He killed the white tail deer on Monday.

Deer kills must be reported to the state for wildlife management data. The three-week rifle and shotgun season ended in early December, but property owners can hunt with rifles on their land until the end of the year.

The 44-year-old Piana, who identified himself and his son on the video, faces a $200 fine and up to 60 days in jail and is scheduled to appear in Bantam Superior Court Jan. 9.

A phone number for Piana is not listed.