3-1552 Application Native American Tribal Eagle Retention

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A permit from the Service is required to possess (retain) an eagle found on Tribal land in Indian Country and permit conditions must be followed for that activity to be lawful. Bald and golden eagles are protected by federal law and certain activities like killing or selling an eagle are strictly prohibited. Collection of an eagle is also prohibited, and the permit referenced here will clearly describe the process to report a deceased eagle to law enforcement officials, and for Tribes to receive that eagle after investigative and other requirements are met. The Service will not charge an application fee for this permit, and information on how to obtain a permit is below.

Please contact your Regional Migratory Bird Permit Office for more information. Application and acquisition request forms can be found on this page with information about applying online.

Publication date

Feb 1, 2023

Media Usage Rights/License

Public Domain

Program

National Eagle Repository

The National Eagle Repository is a one of a kind facility, operated and managed by the Office of Law Enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The main purpose is to receive, evaluate, store and distribute dead golden and bald eagles, parts and feathers to Native Americans and Alaska Natives...

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Commerce City,CO

Eagle Management

Forty years ago, our national symbol, the bald eagle, was in danger of extinction throughout most of its range. Habitat destruction and degradation, illegal shooting, and the contamination of its food source, largely as a consequence of DDT, decimated the eagle population. Habitat protection...

Program

Migratory Bird Permits

The purpose of Migratory Bird Permits is to promote long-term conservation of migratory birds and their habitats and encourage joint stewardship with others.

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Subject tags

Migratory birds