ANKENY – On January 3, 2020, the Ankeny Police Department contacted a DNR Conservation Officer and a Wildlife Rehabber about a mature Bald Eagle that was not acting normal and sitting on the ground near Northeast Trilein Drive and East 1st Street.
After a couple of attempts, a wildlife rehabber was able to capture the eagle and noticed blood coming from its mouth. Within a couple hours after it was rescued, the eagle died from the injuries.
Investigators believe the eagle may have been shot somewhere in the vicinity of northeast Ankeny, possibly between January 2-3, 2020.
Anyone with information is urged to call the TIP Hotline at 1-800-532-2020 or complete the confidential online TIP form at https://programs.iowadnr.gov/tip/
A TIP reward is available for any information leading to the arrest of poaching this eagle.
Bald eagles are protected by federal law, with fines of over $20,000 for harassing, killing or wounding an eagle. If you find a dead or injured eagle, call a local DNR Conservation Officer or any DNR staff.
I heard they taste like chicken.
But a little gamey.
No reason to shoot an eagle, but it is easier to see an eagle than a pheasant these days. Maybe we need to ban glyphosate.
Maybe the eagle was after the family pet, but I doubt it.
What kind of an asshole would shoot an eagle?
An “asshole” that doesn’t care about wildlife!
an asshole with a gun
TRUE!
But it’s not the (guns) fault.
true just a slob hunter or vandal