$15K Reward Offered for Information on Bald Eagle Shooting in Alabama

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Heartless perpetrator guns down majestic bald eagle in northern Alabama, sparking outrage and immediate investigation by federal authorities.

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Wildlife officials discovered the lifeless national bird near Mount Hope with multiple shotgun pellets embedded in its carcass on December 8.

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Combined reward pot swells to $15,000 as Center for Biological Diversity adds $12,500 to existing Fish and Wildlife Service bounty.

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Federal protection laws mean violators face fines up to $100,000 and one year in prison under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.

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Alabama's diverse landscapes support bald eagles across rivers, coasts, and lakes, with recent surveys documenting over 100 nests.

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These magnificent raptors boast impressive 7-foot wingspans, develop iconic white heads at age four, and form lifelong mating bonds.

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Conservation efforts and DDT ban helped remove bald eagles from endangered species list in 2007, though illegal shooting remains a serious threat.

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Wildlife authorities urge citizens with information to contact Special Agent Brad Rabalais or the Alabama Game Watch Hotline immediately.

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