Posted 3/20/2024, 10:45:15 AM
Washington Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Thousands of Eagles and Illegally Selling Their Feathers
- Washington man accused of going on "killing spree" to shoot bald and golden eagles and sell their feathers and body parts illegally
- Allegedly killed about 3,600 birds total, including eagles on an American Indian reservation in Montana
- Sold eagle tails and other parts to buyers for hundreds of dollars each
- Faces up to 5 years in prison after reaching a plea deal on charges of conspiracy and wildlife trafficking
- High demand for eagle feathers fuels a black market for eagle parts despite being illegal