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Wait, I'm a European that was on a trip to Canada 2 years ago. A bald eagle flew by and lost one of its feathers mid flight. Naturally, I picked it up and took
by reeeeee 7y ago
Wait, I'm a European that was on a trip to Canada 2 years ago. A bald eagle flew by and lost one of its feathers mid flight. Naturally, I picked it up and took it back home.
On the way home, we had to make a stop at an American airport. If someone had seen or found the feather in my luggage, would it have been considered an offence?
- nate908 7y agoThat is correct. You can't posses their feathers even if you found them on the ground. In fact, in the U.S., hawks and owls are protected too. "All hawks and owls are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 USC, 703-711). These laws strictly prohibit the capture, killing, or possession of hawks or owls without special permit. No permits are required to scare depredating migratory birds except for endangered or threatened species, including bald and golden eagles." "In addition, most states have regulations regarding hawks and owls. Some species may be common in one state but may be on a state endangered species list in another." Source: http://icwdm.org/handbook/birds/HawksOwls.asp http://icwdm.org/handbook/birds/HawksOwls.asp
- reeeeee 7y agoWhew, what would've been the punishment if they did find it?