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Bald Eagle found dead LDWF investigating
Posted on 4/5/11 at 2:16 pm
Posted on 4/5/11 at 2:16 pm
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries News
L.D.W.F. Investigating Decapitated Eagle
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division agents are seeking the public's help after finding a federally protected decapitated bald eagle in a drainage ditch in Franklin Parish on April 3.
Anyone providing information leading to the arrest or conviction of the guilty party is eligible for up to $2,000 in cash rewards. LDWF and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are both offering $1,000 to help solve this case.
"To see any protected animal decapitated in a ditch is disheartening enough, let alone the animal that represents our symbol of freedom," said Capt. Alan Bankston, LDWF's Regional Captain for the Monroe area. "However, to find out what happened to this eagle, we really need help from the public. We are urging the public to offer up any information they might hear so we can hold someone accountable for this brutal crime."
Anyone with information may call the LDWF Operation Game Thief Hotline at 1-800-442-2511. Callers may remain anonymous.
Agents believe the eagle had been dead for a couple of days before being found. LDWF agents recovered the eagle and are currently scheduling a necropsy to determine a cause of death.
The eagle is protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. For each violation of these acts, a $5,000 fine and up to 18 months in jail may be imposed if convicted.
For more information, contact Adam Einck at aeinck@wlf.la.gov or 225-765-2465.
L.D.W.F. Investigating Decapitated Eagle
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division agents are seeking the public's help after finding a federally protected decapitated bald eagle in a drainage ditch in Franklin Parish on April 3.
Anyone providing information leading to the arrest or conviction of the guilty party is eligible for up to $2,000 in cash rewards. LDWF and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are both offering $1,000 to help solve this case.
"To see any protected animal decapitated in a ditch is disheartening enough, let alone the animal that represents our symbol of freedom," said Capt. Alan Bankston, LDWF's Regional Captain for the Monroe area. "However, to find out what happened to this eagle, we really need help from the public. We are urging the public to offer up any information they might hear so we can hold someone accountable for this brutal crime."
Anyone with information may call the LDWF Operation Game Thief Hotline at 1-800-442-2511. Callers may remain anonymous.
Agents believe the eagle had been dead for a couple of days before being found. LDWF agents recovered the eagle and are currently scheduling a necropsy to determine a cause of death.
The eagle is protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. For each violation of these acts, a $5,000 fine and up to 18 months in jail may be imposed if convicted.
For more information, contact Adam Einck at aeinck@wlf.la.gov or 225-765-2465.
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Posted on 4/5/11 at 2:18 pm to jmtigers
What kind of jackass would do this?
Hope they catch him.
Hope they catch him.
Posted on 4/5/11 at 2:19 pm to Slickback
yeah this kind of stuff makes me sick.
Posted on 4/5/11 at 2:21 pm to Slickback
Not to mention what good does it do to kill a bald eagle? You can't have the animal mounted, you can't show off your pics of your kill, & if you run your mouth, which we know you will, eventually you'll get caught because someone who doesn't think it is "cool" to do this kinda shite is gonna turn your dumb arse in. Stupid people doing stupid things, enjoy your "closet trophy" that is until you do show it to someone & get turned in.
G E A U X T I G E R S!!!
G E A U X T I G E R S!!!
This post was edited on 4/5/11 at 2:23 pm
Posted on 4/5/11 at 2:25 pm to TIGERFANZZ
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Not to mention what good does it do to kill a bald eagle? You can't have the animal mounted, you can't show off your pics of your kill, & if you run your mouth,
...and they taste about like an owl.
Posted on 4/5/11 at 2:29 pm to jmtigers
How does one go about catching an eagle to decapitate it? Must be a young serial killer getting started. I hope they give details on the necropsy.
Posted on 4/5/11 at 2:30 pm to jmtigers
I work there, I'll investigate ASAP
Posted on 4/5/11 at 2:33 pm to AlxTgr
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...and they taste about like an owl.
Posted on 4/5/11 at 2:37 pm to Boats n Hose
If you find one dead, your not suppose to touch them. Call DWF immediately. A buddy of mine works for Entergy and one was dead on a powerpole. They wanted to fine him because he brought it back to the office. They supposedly give the dead ones to indian tribes.
Posted on 4/5/11 at 2:41 pm to tipup
I mean for God's sake, what is wrong with people?
Everybody knows that if you're gonna kill something like that, you bury the evidence.
Everybody knows that if you're gonna kill something like that, you bury the evidence.
Posted on 4/5/11 at 2:42 pm to tipup
I blame Obama
Posted on 4/5/11 at 2:43 pm to jmtigers
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a $5,000 fine and up to 18 months in jail may be imposed if convicted
seems a little weak. i feel like it needs to be harsher or at least give him the maximum sentence
Posted on 4/5/11 at 2:44 pm to jmtigers
There are some real creeps in the world. The death of that Eagle, though, is not nearly as bad as the two Whooping Cranes killed this year by hunters. Eagles are recovering nicely. The cranes are still on the edge of extinction.
Posted on 4/5/11 at 2:45 pm to 4X4DEMON
LDWF gives dead birds to indian tribes? or just bald eagles?
Posted on 4/5/11 at 2:46 pm to fastedLSU
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seems a little weak. i feel like it needs to be harsher or at least give him the maximum sentence
While I dont approve of this at all, I believe 18 months in jail is more than adequate.
Posted on 4/5/11 at 2:57 pm to fastedLSU
whoever did this should die 
Posted on 4/5/11 at 3:02 pm to fastedLSU
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LDWF gives dead birds to indian tribes? or just bald eagles?
Pretty sure just bald eagles. I think they are sacred to the American Indians. Guy who is mounting a bird for me had a finished one and said the Indians are the only ones who can do it.
Posted on 4/5/11 at 3:04 pm to fastedLSU
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LDWF gives dead birds to indian tribes? or just bald eagles?
I didn't know Lloyd Christmas was a game warden now.
Posted on 4/5/11 at 5:08 pm to jmtigers
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Agents believe the eagle had been dead for a couple of days before being found. LDWF agents recovered the eagle and are currently scheduling a necropsy to determine a cause of death.
I'm hoping the thing died from old age or natural causes. Maybe some kid just wanted the head after it was found dead.
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