Bald eagle shooting

[Smallfry]

okcfox.com/news/local/bald-eagle-shot-in-southeast-oklahoma-officials-search-for-those-responsible

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[mirvc17]

That is just really disgusting.

[danimal]

So senseless. Hope they catch the slobs.

[flyfishermann1955]

Where do I sign up to be a "firing squad volunteer" in case they catch the person responsible?

Thanks- Ken

[dannys]

Yep--a disgusting occurrence and I too hope they catch the responsible person. For those who might be interested, check out the link below. I have been following this nest for several years--they now have two younguns in the nest.

dickpritchettrealestate.com/eagle-feed.html

[todd13]

These are the same types of people that poach trout in the park and the park service turn a blind eye. Is it any wonder they think it is ok do shoot a bald eagle? Unfortunately, it's not a huge stretch of logic for many.

[jonbo]

I'd like to go all medieval on those bastards.

[fwood]

This really is terrible and senseless. Did it happen in the park? Regardless, very sad indeed.

[soonerlongbow]

Very sad indeed. Literally zero reason to shoot an eagle.

[golferjeff]

It was on a county road about 10-15 miles from BEavers Bend. It was not one of the two nesting pairs on Broken Bow Lake. Those ones have been banded.

[Deleted]

No reason, especially considering the consequences:

The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, passed in 1940, prohibits, "pursuing, shooting, shooting at, poisoning, wounding, killing capturing, trapping, collecting, molesting, or disturbing" a bald or golden eagle. It's is also illegal to "possess, sell, purchase, barter, offer to sell, offer to purchase or barter, transport ... any bald eagle... alive, dead, or any part, nest or egg thereof." This means you can't take or even move any part of a bald eagle, not even a feather already on the ground. A single violation could result in up to one year in prison and a $5,000 fine. Because of the religious and cultural significance of eagle feathers, the law makes an exception that allows members of federally recognized tribes to own eagle feathers. Eligible Native Americans must first get a permit to own and receive eagle feathers. The law allows Native Americans to wear, use, inherit, or even give feathers to other Native Americans. However, they cannot give the feathers to non-Native Americans.

But like my pappy used to say, "If they make a law, someone will break it."

[mirvc17]

Penalties not severe enough if you ask me.

PS, this eagle feed Danny posted is awesome!

[jonbo]

I'd make it a $10,000 fine, at least, and the shooter loses all hunting priviliges in all 50 states, forever, can never hunt legally again.

[todd13]

I still believe when game and fish laws are selectively enforced, problems arise in due time. This kinda proves my point. Wouldn't that be great if a fingerprint is avail from the shell casing and an arrest can be made?

[bradbessett]

Jeff, has that been confirmed? 10-15 miles is nothing to an Eagle.

[golferjeff]

The two nesting pairs are intact according to my brother. The eagle that was shot did not appear to be banded. It may have been a Denison Dam family bird.

[bradbessett]

Still terrible but I'm happy to hear ours are safe!