DNR Seeking Tips In Bald Eagle Shooting Case
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking the public’s help to identify the person responsible for fatally shooting a bald eagle.
Around 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, DNR wardens were notified of an injured bald eagle found along the Milwaukee River in Fredonia near the Washington-Ozaukee county line.
Eagles and their nests are federally protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
The DNR is asking for any and all tips that may be useful in identifying the responsible party or parties. Please reference “Washington County Eagle” when reporting. Remember, no tip is too small.
To make an anonymous report, contact the DNR Tip Line at 1-800-847-9367.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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