Post by Woody Williams on Jan 4, 2006 14:26:22 GMT -5
Now this is bad..
Bald eagle killed
Leads sought into November shooting of bird near Dudleytown
TRIBUNE REPORTS
tribune@tribtown.com
State and federal wildlife officials are asking for the public’s help to determine who shot and killed a bald eagle southeast of Dudleytown.
According to a press release from Indiana Conservation Officer Phil Nale, a person walking along County Road 475E, near County Road 400S, in early November found the eagle and called the state department of natural resources.
Conservation officers retrieved the eagle, protected by state and federal regulations, Nov. 10.
It had been shot, Nale said.
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest, prosecution and conviction of anyone responsible for shooting the eagle.
Penalties for the eagle’s death may include fines, restitution and jail time.
Whom to call
Anyone with information about a bald eagle found shot and killed southeast of Dudleytown may call the DNR at (800) 847-4367 or the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at (317) 347-7016.n Callers may remain anonymous.
tribtown.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=186&ArticleID=17065&TM=47573.36
Bald eagle killed
Leads sought into November shooting of bird near Dudleytown
TRIBUNE REPORTS
tribune@tribtown.com
State and federal wildlife officials are asking for the public’s help to determine who shot and killed a bald eagle southeast of Dudleytown.
According to a press release from Indiana Conservation Officer Phil Nale, a person walking along County Road 475E, near County Road 400S, in early November found the eagle and called the state department of natural resources.
Conservation officers retrieved the eagle, protected by state and federal regulations, Nov. 10.
It had been shot, Nale said.
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest, prosecution and conviction of anyone responsible for shooting the eagle.
Penalties for the eagle’s death may include fines, restitution and jail time.
Whom to call
Anyone with information about a bald eagle found shot and killed southeast of Dudleytown may call the DNR at (800) 847-4367 or the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at (317) 347-7016.n Callers may remain anonymous.
tribtown.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=186&ArticleID=17065&TM=47573.36
