Montana Men Indicted for Allegedly Killing Over 3,600 Protected Birds to Illegally Sell Feathers
• Two men in Montana indicted for allegedly killing around 3,600 birds, including bald and golden eagles, and selling them illegally • Simon Paul and Travis John Branson indicted on charges including conspiracy, trafficking eagles, and violating wildlife protection laws • Branson traveled from Washington to Montana to shoot birds; Paul lived on reservation and helped ship birds and parts • Branson told buyers he was "on a killing spree" for eagle feathers to sell • Bald and golden eagles are protected under federal law; defendants allegedly acted without required permits