Bald Eagle Shot on Fort Pierre National Grasslands

Bald Eagle Shot on Fort Pierre National Grasslands

Fort Pierre National Grassland South Dakota
Fort Pierre National Grassland South Dakota Pic: By Jerry Schumacher
South Dakota Fish, Game & Parks
South Dakota Fish, Game & Parks

PIERRE, S.D. –-(Ammoland.com)- State and federal officials in South Dakota are seeking information about a bald eagle that was recently shot and killed in eastern Stanley County.

The dead eagle was recovered from the Fort Pierre National Grasslands near the intersection of County Line Road and 302nd Avenue.

Officials believe it was killed with a shotgun about Oct. 23rd.

A reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the bald eagle’s death.

People with information may remain anonymous and are asked to call the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks at the Turn In Poachers (TIPS) Hotline at 1-888-OVERBAG (683-7224).