Washington man accused of shooting bald eagle found near his chickens now faces federal charges under wildlife protection laws
- A Washington man is facing federal charges after allegedly shooting and killing a bald eagle that was found near chickens on his property in Clark County.
- The case began on February 5, 2026, when wildlife officers responded to a report of a dead bald eagle in the Hockinson area of Brush Prairie.
- A witness had reportedly heard a sound resembling a gunshot or firecracker earlier that morning.
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- A Washington man is facing federal charges after allegedly shooting and killing a bald eagle that was found near chickens on his property in Clark County.
- The case began on February 5, 2026, when wildlife officers responded to a report of a dead bald eagle in the Hockinson area of Brush Prairie.
- A witness had reportedly heard a sound resembling a gunshot or firecracker earlier that morning.
Sources: Times of India