(Sandpoint, ID) Idaho Fish and Game has received information about a bald eagle that was shot and killed near Sandpoint in the Panhandle Region. Fish and Game is requesting the public to report any information about the incident.
Bald Eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
The eagle was believed to have been killed between Dec. 24 and 26 near Sunnyside Road near Fisherman Island on Lake Pend Oreille. The bird was initially reported and then recovered alive. Shortly after recovery and subsequent medical examination, the eagle was euthanized due to its injuries. Steel BBs were found throughout the eagle’s body during necropsy.
Anyone who might have seen or heard something related to the incident is encouraged to contact Conservation Officer Will Fuller at (208) 954-3302 or call the Citizen Against Poaching hotline at 1-(800) 632-5999. Information can also be reported online.
A Citizens Against Poaching monetary reward will be requested for individuals who provide credible, detailed information which significantly helps to identify person(s) involved and which leads to any relevant charges.
Information about this incident can also be reported to the Panhandle Regional Office at (208) 769-1414.
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